CANADA ~ Glacier National Park ~

... Great Canadian National Park nr 17😃... view of  a "snow shed ", a concrete cover built over the road to protect traffic from avalanches... there are 134 places within 42 km of the Trans-Canada Highway where avalanches can occur... now sheds are designed to withstand the incredible forces involved with vast amounts of sliding snow, however they’re not meant to stop it... instead, the sheds deflect the snow, allowing it to pass over top while traffic continues to flow underneath.... though a threat to travelers in winter, these paths become lush feeding areas for wildlife during summer...  with exceptional alpine scenery and deep valleys filled with ancient forests,deep snow and pristine wilderness Glacier National Park is a year-round paradise... visitors can enjoy cycling, scenic drives, fishing, winter camping, ski-touring and snowshoeing... Thanks a lot Glenn! (✿ ♥‿♥)

TUPPER #1 SNOWSHED Glacier National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia and was established in 1886. The park protects 1.349 km2 and includes a portion of the Selkirk Mountains which are part of the larger grouping of mountains, the Columbia Mountains. It also contains the Rogers Pass National Historic Site.

The Park is famous for its bears, including both black bears and grizzlies. Other mammal species include mountain caribou, mountain goats, mule deer, hoary marmots, picas, and the Columbia ground squirrel.

A rich and diverse bird population graces the park. Species include Steller's jays, ravens, four types of chickadees and a number of neotropical migrants like red-eyed vireos. Unlike the park's mammals, however, few bird species are year-round residents of the park.

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon
(Issued 27-06-2019)

Historic Covered Bridges
(Issued 17-06-2019)