No app can tell you when there s a bison traffic jam ahead but.
Elk island national park northern lights.
If you wanted to be closer to edmonton you could always rent a car and drive out to elk island national park.
Elk island is basically jurassic park except the creatures outside your vehicle are slightly more cuddly.
It s about a 45 minute drive east of the city and far enough out that you can see the stars.
Elk island is a popular spot for northern lights aurora borealis viewing as well.
Lie down on a blanket and experience seasonal meteor showers the northern lights or simply count the stars with the kids who will be thrilled at being up past their bedtime.
If you re lucky you might even spot an elusive alberta lynx.
This was my first time photographing the northern lights so i was pretty eager to try it out.
And dress warmly because it will be cold.
Bison elk moose white tailed deer and mule deer.
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In addition to bison and elk elk island is home to dozens of waterfowl species song birds hawks beaver deer moose fox and the occasional black bear just to name a few.
It features such scenic areas as elk island national park and cooking lake blackfoot provincial recreation area both of which offer a good backdrop for aurora pictures.
The preserve is holding the annual star party in september attracting aurora chasers and astronomy enthusiasts.
Elk island is much closer to edmonton than jasper making it a great second stop on a northern lights road trip through the province.
Northern lights elk island alberta.
So all 7 of us even the 7 month old baby bundled up and hopped in the van and headed out to elk island national park.
By reducing artificial light the preserve increases the visibility of the night sky.
This 300 sq km 116 sq mi dark sky preserve just east of edmonton encompasses elk island national park and neighbouring cooking lake blackfoot provincial recreation area.
I used a canon 70d with a sigma f 1 8 18 35 lens.
Elk island national park.