Parlby Creek (42.9 km)
This 82-acre site, located about 4 km northwest of Alix, offers a variety of habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, and bush areas. The north half features a creek with willows, beaver houses, and dams, while the southern portion has smaller wetlands and expansive marshes to the east, making it great habitat for moose, with clear signs of their presence. The landscape also includes hilly grasslands, aspen forests, and areas thick with raspberry bushes. Plant species found here include common yarrow, dogwood, goldenrod, buck brush, wildrose, and creeping thistle. The site is home to a variety of bird species, including American crows, chipping sparrows, black-capped chickadees, red-winged blackbirds, American white pelicans, mallard ducks, clay-colored sparrows, and black terns. Mammals like white-tailed and mule deer, coyotes, beavers, and squirrels are also present. There are no marked trails, so visitors should expect to navigate tall grasses and thick underbrush. The western boundary is lined by train tracks, with parking for one vehicle at an access point.
Access: Travel northwest from Alix along Highway 12. After covering a distance of 4.3 km, you will find the site situated on your right. Pull into the approach to park, but exercise caution while crossing the train tracks.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-108
This 82-acre site, located about 4 km northwest of Alix, offers a variety of habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, and bush areas. The north half features a creek with willows, beaver houses, and dams, while the southern portion has smaller wetlands and expansive marshes to the east, making it great habitat for moose, with clear signs of their presence. The landscape also includes hilly grasslands, aspen forests, and areas thick with raspberry bushes. Plant species found here include common yarrow, dogwood, goldenrod, buck brush, wildrose, and creeping thistle. The site is home to a variety of bird species, including American crows, chipping sparrows, black-capped chickadees, red-winged blackbirds, American white pelicans, mallard ducks, clay-colored sparrows, and black terns. Mammals like white-tailed and mule deer, coyotes, beavers, and squirrels are also present. There are no marked trails, so visitors should expect to navigate tall grasses and thick underbrush. The western boundary is lined by train tracks, with parking for one vehicle at an access point.
Access: Travel northwest from Alix along Highway 12. After covering a distance of 4.3 km, you will find the site situated on your right. Pull into the approach to park, but exercise caution while crossing the train tracks.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-108
