Alberta Campgrounds | Learning About Rivers

When people are planning their summer vacations in Alberta campgrounds. Many people want to spend time. Close to a body of water. Like a river, or a lake. There are many recreational activities they can participate in.

They can go motor boating, canoeing or kayaking. Go fishing, either in a boat. Or by standing on the shore. And casting their fishing line into the water and reeling it in. But that is not the only thing that they can do.

Any people enjoy the sights, and sounds of the river. Enjoying spending time hiking, or even biking close to the river. The sights and sounds are amazing, and wonderfully relaxing as well.

When people are hiking, they often like to bring a camera. Because of how many amazing sights they can see. There are many different types of wildlife close to the river. And depending on what Alberta campgrounds people visit.

They can see things from smaller ground animals. Like rabbits, and squirrels. But as well as many different birds, like eagles, falcons and hawks. To larger animals like deer, and bears even.

When people visit the Alberta campgrounds at elevated experience camping. They can see many different types of animals. Therefore, being alert while they go hiking is important.

So that they might be able to see an animal. And capture it, with their photographic lens. They can enjoy the beauty of nature. While keeping their distance safely. However, it is not just photographing animals.

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At elevated experience camping, they have many different types of vegetation. That is beautiful, and are unique to this part of Alberta. People can watch out for wild berries.

Such as Saskatoon berries, found on trees. That can be located on their hiking trails. People can pick some, and eat them as is. Or take them back to their campsite. Or they can use apply iron.

To make a delicious Saskatoon berry pie. They can also head to the elevated experience camping convenience store. Where they can purchase some then Ella ice cream. To make their camping treat more special.

In addition to Saskatoon berry trees. There are also wild raspberries. And wild strawberries that people can pick and eat as well. While it might be very difficult to get enough for a pie. It can be a fun treat on a hike.

One thing that people should remember. If they are going to be spending time. Close to, or on the water. Is that they should bring their own water to drink. This is because the water on the North Saskatchewan River.

Which is the river that flows through elevated experience camping. Is not safe to drink. It can contain parasites, bacteria and other contaminants. If people drink contaminated water they can get quite sick.

For example, they can contract beaver fever. Which is caused by drinking water. Contaminated by the waste products of small rodents, like squirrels and yes beavers.

Therefore, people should either bring their own water when they are spending time by rivers. Or bring their own water purification tools or tablets. To ensure they have a safe adventure.

Alberta Campgrounds | Learning About Rivers In The Area

People enjoy visiting Alberta campgrounds. That are located close to bodies of water. Because they enjoy many of the recreational activities. That can be enjoyed on many different bodies of water.

And while people can visit many different Alberta campgrounds. Close to lakes and rivers, lakes and rivers are very different. And people should understand the difference between the two. Before they go on their adventure.

Rivers, our source of constantly flowing water. Some people say, that you can never step into the same river twice. Because the water that was there an hour ago. Is now gone. This can be beautiful.

But also, it comes with its own challenges as well as hazards. Lakes on the other hand are a still body of water. Which means the water is the same. And while many lakes are fed by underground springs.

Or, have rivers flowing into them. They are a still body of water. And are safer for activities. Such as swimming, and tubing on the surface. Therefore, if people have had a lot of experience spending time near lakes.

They might be lulled into a false sense of security. Thinking that they know how to be safe on a river. Without understanding how the flowing water. Can represent many different changes instead.

An example of how the constantly flowing water. Changes the condition of the river. Would be understanding that something that happens to the river upstream. Even days ago can affect the river where people are currently at.

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Therefore, when people are visiting Alberta campgrounds, in Drayton Valley. And it is a beautiful, sunny day. They might assume. That the river is going to be very safe.

However, they may not realize. That hundred kilometres away, close to the Big Horn Dam. There was a torrential downpour for three days. Which means the water level, and current of the river.

In Drayton Valley could change at any time. Increasing the water level. And changing how fast the water flows. Because of this, people should always be aware. That a river represents certain hazards.

And to always keep their wits. When spending time close to rivers. As well, the flowing water may appear to be moving at a certain speed on the surface. But what is happening on the surface, does not represent.

What is happening underneath the surface. Water 1 foot, or even 1 m below the surface. Can be up to three times faster. This is called the undertow. And is one of the things that makes a river inherently dangerous.

Even a seemingly calm river. Can be dangerous for swimming. And when people are at Alberta campgrounds in elevated experience camping. They should avoid swimming in the North Saskatchewan River. As it is considered one of the more aggressive.

That does not mean that people should avoid the river. They can boat on it, canoeing and kayaking. Fish from the shore, or just enjoy dipping their feet. While enjoying all of the sites and sound the river provides.