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The Badlands
The Badlands are a feature of Alberta South and the
landscape surprises many visitors. The best access to the Badlands is obtained
by visiting one of Alberta's three UNESCO World heritage Sites, all located in
Alberta South,
Dinosaur
Provincial Park near Brooks, Alberta. The strange landscapes arise, or as
the case may be they sink away, abruptly in the prairie terrain. Limestone caps
resist erosion and the hoodoos follow.
Headless Hadrosaur Hide-a-Way in Dinosaur Park is an excellent way to
experience the Badlands and see a dinosaur. Another way to get a close up look
at the Badlands is by attempting a few of the caches located near Drumheller,
Alberta.
Drumheller is a featured attraction in Alberta South and the Badlands are one of
Drumheller's best features. Caches like the
Badlands High Roller series let you visit almost every neat type of terrain
the badlands offer. The series will take over hill and under dale and winds up
near a great summer destination.
Rain can be hazardous in the Badlands, many trails are impassable when wet and
many unimproved roads fall into the same realm, the clay soil becomes very
slippery. Whichever place you decide to visit leave yourself some time to
explore and find other great caches in or near the Badlands. The landscape is a
favourite for children and if you look sharp you might even spot an undiscovered
dinosaur skeleton. That wouldn't be bad at all.
