Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Effective Date: August 14, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Milk River Natural Area
Details:There have been recent grizzly bear sightings in and around Milk River Natural Area, including both the upland areas and the river valley.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).
| Classification | Natural Area |
| Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
| Park Size | 13205.63 Acres / 5344.32 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 327/90 |
| Administration / Information | 403-893-3777 |
| Regional Office | South Regional Office |
| District | Cypress |
| Natural Region |
Grassland - Dry Mixedgrass
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| Natural Region Description | This site contains expanses of gently rolling grassland dissected by deeply-cut stream valleys, coulees and rugged badlands. Permanent streams, springs and oxbow lakes are found throughout. This array of habitats supports hundreds of species of native plants and animals, some of which are very rare in Canada. The site also contains many geological features including one of only five igneous rock dykes known on the Canadian plains, as well as several fossil and archaeological sites. |
| Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |
Hiking - Backcountry
