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Step on sacred ground, at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Take a road trip starting from the Albertan village of Foremost, and witness a historical wonder

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Writing-on-Stone was established as a provincial park in 1957. Photo courtesy Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Writing-on-Stone was established as a provincial park in 1957. — Photo courtesy Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Foremost is a quaint Alberta village with great appeal to RVers. There is a campground located on the west side of town, with full hook-ups, amenities and fishing spots nearby.

Once you're settled in, we highly recommend a day trip to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park.

Situated just 30 minutes southwest of Foremost, this intriguing park functions as both a nature preserve and the Áísínai’pi National Historic Site of Canada. Part of its historical appeal is the array of aboriginal paintings and rock carvings that can be found here. The Milk River valley is home to the largest concentration of First Nation petroglyphs and pictographs on North America's plains. For this reason, it is considered a sacred place by numerous First Nations communities.

In addition to its outdoor recreation potential, this site offers varied camping options, and you can take guided tours of the park to learn more about its heritage. 

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