Hillspring, Alberta, Canada

Hillspring, Alberta, Canada

July 9 through 14, 2007.

We are staying in the campground at The Great Canadian Barn Dance in Hillspring, Alberta. The campground is a PPA park $12.50 weekdays with no discount on weekends thus $25 for 30-amps and water. We located this place 6-years ago and had a good time at the Barn Dance, this time we decided to stay at their campground. These are great people. If you are looking for the Great Canadian Barn Dance and Campground it is located at: N49° 20.635' W113° 36.972' for those of you not into GPS drive 14-miles south of Pincher Creek on PH 6, then turn east on PR 505 and go another 14-miles where you will see the signs for the Great Canadian Barn Dance. Turn north on that road the Great Canadian Barn Dance will be less than 3-miles up that road on the west side.

For those of you that are not familiar with PPA (Pass Port America) it is an organization you can join for less than $50 per-year. Campgrounds that belong to PPA offer 1/2 price discounts. That kind of savings can quickly add up. While participating PPA parks generally have some restrictions on dates the PPA offer is valid, or possibly days of the week the discount is valid, or perhaps the number of days that the PPA discount will be honored the discount is genuine. Many times PPA campgrounds are new campgrounds that need help in getting established. Other times PPA campgrounds may be on the outskirts of town instead of in the "prime" location thus they need to provide an incentive for campers to stay with them. Whatever the reason PPA campgrounds generally provide a much cheaper option. PPA is the only campground organization that I think is worth the cost. PPA does not have a gimic. What you see is what you get. Once you join they send you a directory listing all participating campgrounds. The PPA directory is the FIRST directory we check when trying to locate a place to spend the night. You can join PPA by calling 228-452-9972. If you decide to join PPA, it would be nice if you gave them my number "R-0156251" as the PPA member that told you about PPA. In return PPA will give me a years membership free. I will thank you in advance for that kindness. Thank you.

Beautiful views of Rocky Mountians from Hillspring, Alberta

On another evening Joyce took this picture down the road from the Great Canadian Barn Dance Campground.

We are in the small community of Hillspring, Alberta.

Farm building in Hillspring, Alberta with Canadian Rockies in background

Another picture taken from the gravel road leading to the Great Canadian Barn Dance.

Hay field Hillspring, Alberta

Hay fields are a major part of the fabric of life around Hillspring, Alberta.

Church on hill in Hillspring, Alberta

This church is visible when heading west on PR 505 between the Great Canadian Barn Dance Campground and PH 6.

Several different types of grain are in the fields between us and the church.

Yellow headed Black Bird Hillspring, Alberta

We were surprised to see this yellow headed blackbird but here it was. We have seen them in the Hill Country of Texas, then the Great Salt Lake area of Utah and now in southern Alberta around Hillspring.

Mowing Hay in Hillspring, Alberta

Mowing hay fields is a major activity in these parts. Farmers are either mowing, raking, bailing or picking up and hauling hay to storage.

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