Waterton National Park Burning: For those of you who may have visited Waterton National Park you may be interested to know that a major forest fire is devastating it right now. So far...

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Waterton National Park Burning

Sep 12, 2017 19:35:44 #

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

For those of you who may have visited Waterton National Park you may be interested to know that a major forest fire is devastating it right now. So far approximately 50,000 acres have burnt and although the entire park and town site have been evacuated, the iconic Prince of Wales Hotel was saved. The visitor center was destroyed however.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/waterton-kenow-fire-pincher-creek-evacuations-1.4285153

Sep 12, 2017 20:04:10 #

davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.

Last time I checked half da state of Montana is burning as well

Sep 12, 2017 20:07:16 #

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

Yes, and over 1.5 million acres of British Columbia

Sep 13, 2017 05:40:26 #

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

Keldon wrote:

Been a tough year here in the US too, the west is on fire and the south is experiencing unbelievable flooding because of the hurricanes. Our prayers go out to all the people affected by these disasters, including you good folks in Canada.

Rich

Sep 13, 2017 08:18:01 #

MarciaES

So sad. I've stayed at the Prince of Wales Hotel a couple of times on trips to Waterton National Park & on to Banff. Such a beautiful place so hope they're able to save it. I myself never stayed at Sperry Chalet in Glacier Nat. Park but my brother has & that burned to the ground last week in the Montana fires.

Sep 13, 2017 09:27:32 #

davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.

Maybe just maybe the Midwest is the real paradise 😏

Sep 13, 2017 11:30:52 #

Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI

I live in the upper portion of the Midwest, South East Wisconsin. We do get some severe Winter weather around here some of the time (last Winter was exceptionally mild), it doesn't compare to the natural disasters that are experienced in other parts of the country. Yes, there is an occasional tornado in the Midwest, but I don't think they compare to the forest fires and hurricanes we have been seeing elsewhere in the country this year. I think I'll stick to this area of the country. Besides, we have cheese and beer!!!!

Sep 13, 2017 11:40:22 #

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

Tikva wrote:

I live in the upper portion of the Midwest, South ... (show quote)

lol Must be a cheesehead.

Rich

Sep 13, 2017 12:51:22 #

barbie.lewis Loc: Livingston, Texas

Very sad. Visited and had dinner in town last year.

Sep 16, 2017 16:25:05 #

DickC Loc: NE Washington state

So sad, it's such a beautiful country!

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