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 storyMedalta PotteriesSightcontemporary ceramic pieces in Historic Clay DistrictElsewhereRoyal 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 dessertsDinosaur Provincial Park: A Spectacular Ancient Ecosystem RevealedPlaceDinosaur Provincial Park, Canadascientific overview of park's fossil excavations, flora, fauna, historyCanadian BadlandsTheatreDrumheller, Canadaregion often referred to as the Canadian BadlandsTravel DrumhellerPlaceDrumheller, Canadahelpful linksRead the full piece at National Geographic →