Dinosaur Provincial Park: A Spectacular Ancient Ecosystem Revealed, Dinosaur Provincial Park

National GeographicSep 30, 2013

Canadian Badlands

Dinosaurs 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.

scientific overview of park's fossil excavations, flora, fauna, history

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Dinosaur Provincial Park: A Spectacular Ancient Ecosystem RevealedPlacescientific overview of park's fossil excavations, flora, fauna, history
Elsewhere
Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, Canadamust-see on the trail of dinosaurs
DinofestFestivalDrumheller, Canadaannual celebration in Drumheller in early June
Elkwater Lake LodgeHotelElkwater, Canadaoffers pet-friendly suites
Patricia Water HoleRestaurantPatricia, Canadacook-your-own-steak tradition is popular
Last Chance SaloonRestaurantRowley, Canadabeer sold in quart sealers, walls have bullet holes
Sublime Food & WineRestaurantDrumheller, Canadaserves old favorites with seasonal desserts
Medalta PotteriesSightMedicine Hat, Canadacontemporary ceramic pieces in Historic Clay District
Canadian BadlandsTheatreDrumheller, Canadaregion often referred to as the Canadian Badlands
Travel DrumhellerPlaceDrumheller, Canadahelpful links

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