How to experience Indigenous culture in Jasper National Park
Experience the history of Jasper National Park and how it became the iconic destination it is today.
Meet a Jasper local: Lynn Wannop
Lynn Wannop’s house is a cluttered mini museum of eclectic art and skulls and other fanciful trinkets but it’s also a haven for her friends and staff who’ve run into hard times and need a place to stay.
Recipe from Jasper: Backcountry Paneer Mahkni
When it comes to outdoor cooking, Estelle Blanchette doesn’t mess around. The rock climber and longtime local started Jasper Food Tours a few years ago and when she’s not winning awards for the company, there’s a decent chance she’s in her kitchen innovating some new way to eat great food in the wilderness. Some of those recipe innovations wind up in her Peak-Nic tour, which takes participants on a short hike to a panoramic lookout for a backcountry cooking lesson.
How to Ethically Photograph Wildlife in Jasper National Park
It seems that every day more stunning images of wildlife circulate on social media, garnering tremendous praise and recognition for the photographers. Against this backdrop of constantly refreshed newsfeeds, it's not surprising that many are tempted to go to extreme lengths to “get the shot” and stand out. But it’s important for photographers of all skill levels to understand the difference between ethical and unethical wildlife photography practices. Otherwise we risk threatening the existence of our animal subjects.
