Off-Grid Campsite by the River

We recently headed off the grid for a few days of backcountry boondocking near Limestone Mountain, Alberta, Canada. Note: A Public Land Camping Pass is currently required in order to camp on Alberta Crown land. Wilson Creek flows through the James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area in Alberta, Canada. Located 40 km west of Sundre along Forestry Trunk Road (Hwy. 734)

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To escape the heat, I sat in the tree's shade by the creek to read, cooled by the gentle breeze and the relaxing sound of flowing water.

The view outside from our camper window.

Even for weekdays, the area was busy with campers riding quads, side-by-sides, and scramblers. We actually welcome the company—knowing we aren't completely on our own in the backcountry gives us extra peace of mind.
The American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) is one of the only tree squirrels native to Alberta.

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Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium).

It was cold on our last day, so I wrapped Erik in a blanket. Fortunately, there was no fire ban, so we could build a fire to stay warm.

A little bit damaged, but still there. Click on the photo above to follow along with our Froggy Chronicles.

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Robert's Creek Campground.

After leaving the Queen of Surrey Ferry, we stayed for a a week at Robert's Creek Provincial Campground on the Sunshine coast of  British Columbia, Canada. We have been to this part of the Sunshine coast before and stayed at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. This was our first time camping at Robert's Creek Provincial Park.

It is well kept by friendly staff and surrounded by forest. One can hear a lttle traffic noise, so I suggest one camp the furthest away from the road. 

There is a hiking trail to the beach, but we found it easier to park at the Day use area.

"This small beach has an excellent swimming area, as well as a scenic picnic area. The large natural rock formations are an added attraction to this pleasant park. Located at the junction of Flume Road and Beach Avenue." - Swim Guide

"The camping area is located in forest of large cedars, Douglas fir and Hemlock trees.

At low tide the cobblestone ocean beach at the picnic area is a good viewing area for sea stars, mussels and oysters or for watching whales, seals and ducks (in winter) offshore."- B.C Parks 

"At the Roberts Creek campground, you can relax under the towering, moss-clad conifers which characterize British Columbia's temperate coastal rainforests. Heavy and consistent rains water a thick understory of ferns, flowers and fruit-bearing bushes (such as timbleberry, blackberry and salmonberry). Look for deer and bears, or for the summer calling of Pacific chorus frogs." - Outdoorsy

There were fire-bans and water restrictions due to the drought.
There are pit toilets,  Cold water taps and a Sani-Station/Dump. 

Robert's Creek has a general store which sells Cold beer and wine as well.  there are alos shops,resturants, etc. as well.  We bought great chips at Sharkeys Fishlocker.

The community of Sechelt is about 10 kilometres from Robert's Creek and has shops, restaurants, a visitor center,  hiking, beaches, etc. 

More coming soon. 

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Cattle Dog.

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” –

  Orhan Pamuk (author, My Name Is Red)

We went random camping near Limestone Mountain, Alberta, Canada for a few days. We have camped near Limestone Mountain a few times and once before in the same spot, you can see the post here.

 

Hubby fetching wood with Erik in the back.

Feral Horses.

“Wild horses” or “feral horses”? The debate rages on in Alberta, Canada. The provincial government believes that the wild horses west of Sundre, Alberta are the descendants of domestic horses used in logging and guiding/outfitting operations in the early 1900’s. The Wild Horse Society of Alberta (WHOAS) believes that they are of Spanish descent. WHOAS is so sure of this that they have sent away DNA samples to the University of Texas, Equine Genetics Lab for testing.” – Wild Horses Of Alberta

Least Chipmunk (Tamias minimus)

Erik is a male Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie hybrid a.k.a. “Blue Border Heeler”.

Erik and our Friend's dog Grace playing in the water.

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Cattle Grazing on leased Crown land.

Turn the udder cheek and mooo-ve on.

It’s better to be seen and not herd.

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A Cattle dog that can't chase cattle, is not much fun.

Hubby sleeping in the hammock, while Erik keeps guard.

Bull calling the cows.

 

Meat, baked potatoes, chopped mushrooms, celery, bell peppers, onions, etc. roasted on a 14″x 16″ Camp Chef Flat top griddle. The Griddle is on a Single Burner Cast Iron propane Stove, but we also use it over the fire.

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