Hiking: Sharing grasslands experience with cattle and calves

Most people do not get an opportunity to walk in a grazing pasture with cattle and calves. It could be intimidating, as well as being an experience to learn how to share nature’s landscape. Not too many know that Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, besides being an incredible park, is a working cattle ranch. Situated between Calgary and Cochrane along the Bow River, Glenbow Ranch spreads out over 3,300 acres. The park is co-managed by Alberta Parks and the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. Cattle grazing is an essential and integral part of maintaining a healthy biodiverse grassland ecosystem. However, ensuring visitors and cattle can co-exist in a park is a fine balancing act. Read More