On the Road in Kananaskis: Part 1

A rainy afternoon with moody skies, a quiet road, and breathtaking views are what greeted me as I drove Highway 40 north into Kananaskis Country. This isn't how I imagined this portion of my Rocky Mountain road trip, but after the sunny day I had in Waterton Lakes it was actually beautiful to capture the mountains in a completely different scene.

The sound of the rain falling through the pine trees, fog swirling around mountain peaks, and plenty of mountain goats complimented my journey. Because I was taking the long way north to Canmore, I was almost completely by my lonesome that afternoon. I can't express what a euphoric experience it was to continually stop along the road and have such incredible scenery all to myself. Time didn't matter, I could just drive, explore, and get lost.  

Driving the Cowboy Trail

Heading north from Pincher Creek on my way to Kananaskis I drove along Highway 22, also known as the Cowboy Trail. This is a pretty quiet road through the Alberta foothills, with beautiful views of the mountains and lots of picturesque ranches. 

The views are actually exactly like the Alberta provincial flag, with prairies merging into the mountains. It's also where the Bar U Ranch Historic Site is located just south of Longview, Alberta. I loved this drive on my Rocky Mountain road trip.

Lundbreck, Alberta. Near the start of the Cowboy Trail.

Stardust Motel in Pincher Creek.