Coulson (55.4 km)
Coulson Nature Reserve is a 10-acre protected area located 35 km southeast of Rocky Mountain House along the North Raven River. The site was donated to conserve riparian habitat and is home to a variety of bird species, including the northern flicker, least flycatcher, gray catbird, northern waterthrush, Cape May warbler, pileated woodpecker, and ruby-crowned kinglet. Common plant species include white spruce, trembling aspen, willows, lowbush cranberry, bluebells, coltsfoot, and wild rose. The reserve features a parking area, picnic table, a few walking paths, and fisherman trails along the river, though deeper exploration requires bushwhacking. The site is accessible from Highway 761, about 6 km north of Highway 54, and is a great spot for birdwatching and nature observation.
Access: Travel south on Highway 761 from Stauffer for 3.4 km; the site will be on your left.
Partners: ACA & AFGA
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-168
Coulson Nature Reserve is a 10-acre protected area located 35 km southeast of Rocky Mountain House along the North Raven River. The site was donated to conserve riparian habitat and is home to a variety of bird species, including the northern flicker, least flycatcher, gray catbird, northern waterthrush, Cape May warbler, pileated woodpecker, and ruby-crowned kinglet. Common plant species include white spruce, trembling aspen, willows, lowbush cranberry, bluebells, coltsfoot, and wild rose. The reserve features a parking area, picnic table, a few walking paths, and fisherman trails along the river, though deeper exploration requires bushwhacking. The site is accessible from Highway 761, about 6 km north of Highway 54, and is a great spot for birdwatching and nature observation.
Access: Travel south on Highway 761 from Stauffer for 3.4 km; the site will be on your left.
Partners: ACA & AFGA
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-168
