A Grizzly Bear denning has caused some closures in K-Country. Photo by Keith Driver
A grizzly bear den is causing park closures in Kananaskis Country.
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kent Ridge North, James Walker Drainage, Mount Chesmill, Mount Inflexible, and Mount James Walker Access are closed, because a grizzly bear is denning in the area.
Grizzly bears typically den in excavated holes, tree cavities, or natural rock formations, and spend over 4 months in or near their dens during the winter.
While the advisory is in effect for these areas, bears can be encountered anywhere in Kananaskis Country at any time.
In order to avoid a surprise encounter with a bear, Alberta Parks suggests people make plenty of noise, travel in groups, be aware of your surroundings, and look and listen for signs of bears in the area.
On top of that, keep your pet on a leash, carry bear spray in an easily accessible way, and secure attractants like food, garbage, pet food, and scented items in bear proof areas.
To stay up to date on closures and warning in Alberta Parks, click here.
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