Boondocking at the James River.

We couldn’t camp near Limestone Mountain as we had planned, because the area was closed, but we found another great site, next to the James River near Sundre, Alberta, Canada, where we hadn’t boondocked before,

There were many birds...

...and even a birdbath.

James River Camping.

The first few days were warm, but we had thunder-showers and cooler weather for the rest of the time.

James River Boondocking.

We saw quite a few Wild horses on our way there and going home. "DNA studies conducted by both the University of Calgary and University of Texas show that our Alberta wild horses are indeed genetically unique. They have DNA related to the draft horse, Indigenous ponies and the original Spanish horse. There are multiple genetics found, but these studies show that this blend of genetics is only found in our Alberta wild horses. Leading scientific researchers have stated that if we were to lose these horses it would be a very large loss to Alberta." - Wild Horses of Alberta

We were the only campers in the area for the first few days, but soon many people came moving in before the Canada Day long weekend.

We made improvements to our Ozark Gazebo, by adding a bigger tarp (20”x 18”) which made our shelter even bigger.

Another tarp is fastened over the fire to prevent sparks.

Rebars prevent the Windshield and heat reflector for a firepit from falling over. You can read more at Camping hacks, hints and equipment. A small coal shovel hangs from the rebar.