Newell Lake, AB

Kinbrook Island Prov Pk
Site #97 - $18 (x2) p only

Another couple of nights of camping that went unrecorded. That's what happens when a camping season comes to an end. Home and ready for winter -- Ready or not!

Lethbridge, AB

Park Lake Provincial Park
Site #4 - Free, power off

This is a really nice little Park just NW of Lethbridge. We were very disappointed to find that the power had been shut off already. We didn't realize this until we went to pay. But good news . . . Camping was free! However, it was sprinkling when we arrived and the temp was only 12C, so a little on the cool side!

There is a small lake with beautiful day use areas and a really nice beach. We went for walks around the lake and around the park.

We ended up with neighbors beside us and it turned out it was an old Swift Current Central School mate of mine - Ralph Wilson. He and his wife were on their way home from visiting Swift Current relatives. His twin bro, Lloyd, lives in Nanaimo. Small world!

Milk River, AB

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Site #5 - $20 (x3) p only

The park was still in disarray from the Spring flooding that had taken place. There were lots of silt and branches laying around. We were not allowed to burn the branches which was strange and unfortunate! Also, the river was was not safe for swimming. It was very dusty from the disturbed silt, with traffic driving through.

We went for a walk along the river. Ron hiked some of the trails but the climbing was too hard on my knees. Bill and June Bertrand from Ron's ball team arrived on Monday with two other couples. We had a short visit with them. 

Really enjoyed our stay.  Awesome September weather! 

Nevis, AB

River Creek RV Park
Site #9 - $22 (x2) p/w/s

This is a decent site at the Content Bridge. However, if it was busy, the open sites would not be very private. There are also lots of rules, such as no chopping wood at your site.

The caretakers were retired acrobats who had been with the circus but now winter in Quebec and in Las Vegas. Interesting couple. We made a trip in to Stettler and on Wed. morning we put it on "Go Home".

Carolyn's 40th, Drayton Valley, AB

City Campground
Site #6 - $20 (x2) p/w/s

Jim and Jan met us at 5 pm and we went to a local hotel (Caesar's) for supper. Then it was off to the birthday celebrations.

There were about 30 to 35 people who came to the birthday party, including Larry and Phyllis, Shawn and Donna. The remaining people were friends and relatives of Carolyn. It was held at the Masonic Lodge. Fun time, lots of food and booze! We were home by midnight.



We blew another tire on our way to Drayton, so we stayed over until Monday to have a new tire installed. We also bought and delivered a massage gift certificate for Carolyn's birthday as the shop had been closed on Saturday. Then, on the road again!

Pine Lake, AB

Leisure Campground
Site #223B, p only (15amp)

We had an okay camping spot overlooking the lake. But, we felt the campground fees were way too expensive and the campground not worth the price. Likely won't be back.

We went for a walk through the campground. There are a lot of  permanent units. We had planned an evening fire with our propane pit, but the new regulator didn't seem to be working. So much for that idea!

It was raining in the morning as we packed up and headed to Drayton.