Admissions are real. We'll disclose the fact that we had not heard of this one before😐 What a relief that we didn't zoom through North Dakota without becoming aware! Let's first turn our attention to the highly social and super tiny (1-3 pounds) black-tailed prairie dogs. To say they are abundant here is a huge understatement!   While we could have stayed forever watching these little guys and listening to their squeaking calls, we forced ourselves to drive on. Walking this trail and soaking up these views made us happy we'd torn ourselves away from the little "doggies" for a minute.   Maltese Cross Cabin A temporary home that Theodore Roosevelt spent a large portion of time in. It's not every day one is given the opportunity to walk through a late 1800s cabin especially one belonging to a United States President who contributed so much to the nation and is celebrated still today. Taking a glimpse at the following image might give the impression that an

  Once it was realized that the distance between Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park was a mere 27 miles,  we grabbed those passports. What follows will explain why not including this park in our day was simply not an option. !Here we go! We absolutely must check out that visitor center first! Seeing this beauty in the distance would spur anyone to want to get closer.  The Prince of Wales Hotel is a 121 foot/7 story building named a national historic site in 1992. It is a sight to behold. As we drove into the parking lot, we suddenly realized the treat we were in for.  As if this structure was not enough, being in the midst of Upper Waterton Lakes provided a feast for the eyes. Red Rock Canyon was next on the list! This destination was amazing on its own, but what a surprise we got on the drive out! Let's first explore the canyon. Look at Cannon down there! Do you think he was relishing the moment?  Oh yes!! Here is a shot of the drive out of the canyon area. Wha