Yep, I know…. What happened to Day 03? Well, we spent it relaxing at Redstreak campground and walking a 2km hiking trail to the Radium Hot Springs where we relaxed in the 39°C water and swam in the ‘cool’ water pool. I finished another James Patterson novel and we cooked dinner on the Blackstone griddle. A day off from driving was very nice.

Today, we’re back on the road again, this time heading to southern Alberta where we have a camping reservation at Writing on Stone provincial park near the town of Milk River a little north of Coutts.

The day started with a drive South towards the Crowsnest Pass (Hwy 3). The road down the valley is wonderful, easy to drive and not too busy. When we get to Hwy 3, traffic is heavier but moves well. We drove this road last year and enjoyed the views of the mountains as much this year as last.

Arriving in Fernie, BC we stop at The Chopstick Truck for some Vietnamese fusion cuisine. We took it to a local park and enjoyed lunch away from the traffic and noise of the highway. Delicious and filling.

After Fernie the road passes through the actual Crowsnest mountain pass and then descends to the grasslands of southern Alberta. Barb takes on the driving chores and navigates us into Lethbridge where we stop for fuel before turning South towards Coutts on Hwy 4.

We stop for a couple of grocery items in Warner and then drive to Milk River where we turn East to the provincial park.

We arrive at about 4:30 and settle into our campsite. No luxuries tonight, the site has no services and so we’ll rough it for one night.

Tomorrow, we’re heading to Saskatchewan so join is again.