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BanffNP

  1. Wildlife specialist Hal Morrison removed over 40 porcupine quills from an orphaned grizzly bear's paw this week. ow.ly/bjd6U 2:50 PM Jun 1st via HootSuite
  2. Exactly one year ago our "Wild Year" ended, giving us a compelling glimpse into a world of wildlife. ow.ly/avMrR 2:10 PM May 30th via HootSuite
  3. We'll send our fire crew over! RT @watertonlakesnp: Call the fire fighters! 117 candles on Waterton's b-day cake today. ow.ly/bfhlh 8:18 AM May 30th via HootSuite
  4. Quote of the week: "If you know wilderness in the way that you know love, you would be unwilling to let it go." Terry Tempest Williams 2:05 PM May 29th via HootSuite
  5. Repairs to the Banff Upper Hot Springs pool are complete and it will re-open today. Thanks for your patience! ow.ly/bdHiB 12:40 PM May 29th via HootSuite
  6. Snow free: Lake Louise Shoreline, Glacier Lake Trail, Johnston Canyon, Bow River Loop and Castle Lookout. ow.ly/ba3jD 12:25 PM May 29th via HootSuite
  7. It's another great day for our winners! A boat cruise and a hike... tons of great activities await them! ow.ly/bcEiw #coolesttrip 8:10 AM May 29th via HootSuite
  8. Are the woods calling your name? Castle Mountain campground opens this Friday, June 1st! ow.ly/aGn6s 3:55 PM May 28th via HootSuite
  9. AREA CLOSED: The south-central section of Johnson Lake including the shoreline and nearby waters. Nesting waterfowl ow.ly/bcCZv 3:29 PM May 28th via HootSuite
  10. Banff Upper Hot Springs Pool is closed today due to a mechanical problem. Repairs are underway. Stay tuned for updates. 2:10 PM May 28th via HootSuite
  11. Our Greatest School Trip contest winners are in Banff today and we promise them adventures they'll never forget! #coolesttrip 10:29 AM May 28th via HootSuite
  12. Welcome students! MT @brewstercanada: Thx for showing Canada's Coolest School around the museum! ow.ly/i/ELCP #coolesttrip 10:27 AM May 28th via HootSuite
  13. Great photo! RT @seekoei: Not ready to hang up the skis yet; Climbed and skied the Goat's Eye yesterday twitter.com/seekoei/status… 8:06 AM May 28th via HootSuite
  14. Prepare for days by the lake and toasty campfires by night. Two Jack main and lakeside campgrounds open on Friday! ow.ly/aGkTS 2:00 PM May 27th via HootSuite
  15. Guess who's back? Grizzly bear #64 and family are out and about in Banff National Park. ow.ly/b9Oo2 3:50 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  16. Incoming storm - it's dynamic spring weather here today, but it should clear for the weekend. 10 Seconds of BanffNP ow.ly/b9Z5j 1:37 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  17. .@suzismartphoto The road is open but it will be a couple weeks before Moraine Lake itself is ice free. 12:58 PM May 25th via HootSuite in reply to SuziSmartPhoto
  18. The Lake Louise tenting section opens today! Get there early and go for a hike! ow.ly/aGohl 8:05 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  19. Right back at you @fundynp: #FF Visit them on the web at pc.gc.ca/fundy 7:42 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  • Name Banff National Park
  • Location Banff
  • Web http://www.parksc...
  • Bio Official Banff National Park twitter feed. 6,641 square kms of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers.
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