National GeographicSep 30, 2013Canadian BadlandsDinosaurs meet the Wild West in the Canadian Badlands, home of Dinosaur Provincial Park, ghost towns, and rustic ranches—and one of Canada's 50 Places of a Lifetime.10 things in this storyDinosaur Provincial Park: A Spectacular Ancient Ecosystem RevealedPlacescientific overview of park's fossil excavations, flora, fauna, historyElsewhereRoyal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, Canadamust-see on the trail of dinosaursDinofestFestivalDrumheller, Canadaannual celebration in Drumheller in early JuneElkwater Lake LodgeHotelElkwater, Canadaoffers pet-friendly suitesPatricia Water HoleRestaurantPatricia, Canadacook-your-own-steak tradition is popularLast Chance SaloonRestaurantRowley, Canadabeer sold in quart sealers, walls have bullet holesSublime Food & WineRestaurantDrumheller, Canadaserves old favorites with seasonal dessertsMedalta PotteriesSightMedicine Hat, Canadacontemporary ceramic pieces in Historic Clay DistrictCanadian BadlandsTheatreDrumheller, Canadaregion often referred to as the Canadian BadlandsTravel DrumhellerPlaceDrumheller, Canadahelpful linksRead the full piece at National Geographic →