Red Deer River

 

Late afternoon view of Red Deer River from North Dinosaur Trail.  Red Deer River is 450 mile long and got its name from the translation of Was-ka-soo which means "elk river" in the Cree language.

Horse Thief Canyon Canadian Badlands

 

It's obvious how the canyon got it's name.  Cowboys would rustle horses and hide them in this canyon.  Alberta Canada has it's cowboys and wild west history very similar to the states. Drumheller is part of the cowboy trail for those who are interested in the cowboy history. Horse Thief Canyon is located off the North Dinosaur Trail. 

Bieriot Ferry North Dinosaur Trail

 

Travelers must ride a ferry on the North Dinosaur Trail (Hwy 838) to cross Red Deer River.  Horse Thief Canyon is located on North Dinosaur Trail.  There were no cars or tourist so it was enjoyable.  It was almost like having the Badlands to ourselves in many places that we visited.