Writing on Stone Prov Park

Milk River, AB
Writing on Stone PP - Site #22, $33 p only (x4), Temp 11C, no cell, wifi Interpretive Ctre

Writing on Stone turned out to be a good choice. When we arrived on Friday, the sun was shining and at 12C, it was probably the warm spot of SK and AB. But, what is with this weather?? September used to be our favourite camping month with continued summer-like weather. Not so much anymore. I miss those good old days.

The campground was quite busy with weekend campers. We are continually amazed when the cooler weather doesn't deter campers. Not even the tenters! There was a group from the U of C Archeologist program camped across from us in tents. One of the fellas told Ron he was quite comfortable last night, but if he got cold he'd come and knock on our door. (It was about 5C outdoors when we woke up that morning.)

We were disappointed to see the fire ban when we arrived on Friday, but we made use of our propane pit.

Then good news! The ban was lifted on Saturday! We were burning wood by 3 pm for the rest of our stay.

Ron hiked the hoodoos and took some great photos. I biked around the campground and did a little walking with my walking sticks. Also, there is no cell service in the campground so I drove to the Visitor Centre at the top of the hill for cell and wifi updates. (Poor as it was!)

We enjoyed those early fires (to keep warm!!) but moved indoors in the evenings for a game of Sequence or some reading. Damn! It was just too chilly outside.

We have paid for one more night and then will decide if it's time to give up and head home. Or maybe we'll do a couple nights at Taber Municipal Campground. Decisions decisions.