Day 8 - 9 Riding Mountain National Park, Wasagaming MB

It was another shorter drive 338 kms or 222 miles on our way to Riding Mountain National Park. The day is gorgeous, bright, sunny, and getting warmer. The further into Manitoba we go the flatter it gets. We finally meet up with the Yellowhead Highway. This highway will take us to Edmonton but not today.

Many of the old dilapidated grain elevators that were standing when I lived in Saskatchewan I'm sure have been replaced with new concrete or steel ones like these ones.

Before getting to Riding Mountain we stopped at a great rest area in Minnedosa. Canvasback Ducks live only in North America and 10% of the breeding population come to southwestern Manitoba. Researchers have come to this area to study Canvasback Ducks since the 1950’s.

We finally arrive at Riding Mountain National Park and I can tell it's the place for me. Lots and lots of things to see and do.

After we get all set up and after supper near dusk Susan  and I decide to go for a drive through the National Park on their main road. It didn't take to long before we started seeing wildlife. I'm happy.

We also spotted an old fire control tower. It's still being used today. Also spotted an old beavers den with a semi-dried up pond.

All in all I think we counted 7 deer, 4 bear, a bald eagle, but no moose yet. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.