From Glacier National Park we crossed into British Colombia, Canada and made our way to Kootenay National Park. The border crossing was easy and short. They only asked about guns, fruits and vegetables, and how much alcohol we had.
Kimberley, BC
What a beautiful campground. We were near the St. Mary River and tucked into tall pine trees. There were hiking trails throughout the area that led down to the river. The only downside was no wifi, no cable, no local tv, no satellite reception, and no cell reception, pretty much just a campground by a really nice river.
Radium Springs, BC
Because there was no cell reception, cable, or satellite reception in Kimberley, we changed our plans and headed to Kootenay National Park.
We stayed at the Radium Valley Vacation Resort. Even though it was an older resort, they had a pool, hot tub, racquet ball court, internet, satellite reception, and cell coverage. They didn’t charge to wash the RV, so we did. We made new friends who had a Great Dane. Jake didn’t know what to think of a puppy who was larger than him. Unfortunately, the mosquitos were thick. Sandy killed over 20 in the coach one night with the help of our mosquito zapper.
Kootenay National Park, BC
The highway goes along the Kootenay River.
The park is dog friendly, unlike US National Parks, so Jake enjoyed getting out of the Jeep.
Kootenay is mostly a beautiful drive to Banff, BC. It was made into a National Park in 1920 when a new road across the Rockies was built. There were numerous hiking trails, but with the daytime temperature at 92 F, not many people were hiking.
Redstreak Campground
A beautiful campground but only 30 amp service, no satellite reception, and no internet.
Even though it was the middle of July and temperatures had been in the 90’s, there were still wildflowers.
Everyday, there were Bighorn Sheep at the campground.
Radium Hot Springs is in Kootenay National Park. The mineral springs are clean and nice, but feel like a public pool and not the rustic cozy outdoor hot springs we were looking for.
