Near Waterton National ParkJuly 12, 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-mles 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 $10 credit toward next years membership fee. I will thank you in advance for that kindness. Thank you. Mountains in Waterton National Park
In 1895 efforts of locals were rewarded when Waterton Lakes National Park was established to protect the water, mineral and timber resources of the spectacular area you are about to enjoy. Later the role of the park was expanded to include preservation of wildlife and the total ecosystem of spectacular lakes, mountains, forests and prairies. In addition the park preserves one of the highest concentrations of prehistoric archaeological sites in Alberta. The deepest lake in the Canadian Rockies, Upper Waterton Lake, is sometimes kept ice-free through much of the winter by the warm Chinook winds that originate over the Pacific and rush down the eastern front of the Rockies.
Outside Waterton National Park
Outside Waterton National Park is ranching country! Livestock production is the most obvious and traditional industry here, but natural gas production is also a major industry in the area. In fact, one of the largest gas fields in Canada, worked by Shell Canada, is located around here. Forest products and recreational pursuits such as hunting, fishing and camping have also contributed to the economy.
Outside Waterton National Park
Ranching means putting away enough hay to feed the herd through the long winter. During the summer hay production is a big part of everyone's life.
Front Range Canadian Rockies
This is the front range of the Rockies not far from the entrance to Waterton National Park.
Ranch land near Waterton National Park
Picturesque is the only way I can describe this ranch land near the front gate of Waterton National Park.
Entrance Road to Waterton National Park
View from entrance road to Waterton National Park
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