Boreal Forest

Dates Visited: June 20 - June 30
Location: Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada)
Climate Diagram:                                                                                     Packing List:
                     ~ Jeans
                     ~ Long-sleeve t-shirts
                     ~ Hiking boots
                     ~ Thick socks
                     ~ Sweatshirt/Jacket
                     ~ Water bottle





       My stay in Banff National Park, located in Alberta, Canada, was brief yet very exciting. I spotted all sorts of different wildlife in this national park including elk and caribou. While it would have been exciting to spot a bear, I was also glad that I did not for safety reasons. Along the many lakes and ponds located in Banff I spotted many ducks that were gathered around the water, some swimming and some ready to fly to one of the other many lakes located in the area. I also spotted some mountain pine beetles which bore into the bark of pine trees and kill them. I am not a big fan of bugs, however as long as I didn't have to touch a beetle, I was perfectly fine with observing them.

       Because I visited in the summer, the temperatures were not too cold. It was slightly chilly, to the point where I needed to wear a sweatshirt and pants, but after hiking and moving around a lot the temperature wasn't too bad. It only rained one day during my stay and I was very thankful for that because I didn't want to have to stay inside during my entire stay. And just as I suspected, I did see maple trees in Canada. But more abundant of the plant life was pine trees. The forest that made up Banff National Park was almost entirely composed of pines trees, which were quite beautiful to hike through. Overall, while slightly chilly, my visit to Banff National Park was filled with interesting wildlife and plenty of pine trees.