Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" On the Unique Things About Alberta

Since the middle of April when I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", it matters to me to know all I can about Canada. While I have learned many things,  there clearly are a great many things I still do not know and have yet to learn. Today I'm sharing some of the unique things I've learned online about the Canadian Province of  Alberta . . .

Alberta features a striking mix of massive mountain ranges, badlands with dinosaur bones, and unique cultural quirks. It is the only Canadian province alongside neighboring Saskatchewan to be completely landlocked, yet it holds some of the world's most dramatic natural and historical landmarks. 

Natural Wonders and Geography

Dinosaur Graveyard: Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park hold one of the richest concentrations of Cretaceous dinosaur fossils in the world. 
The Hydrological Apex: The Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park feeds water flowing into three different oceans: the Arctic, the Pacific, and the Atlantic. 
Frozen Methane Bubbles: Abraham Lake turns a brilliant turquoise in winter and traps gorgeous, glowing columns of frozen methane bubbles beneath its icy surface.
Rat's Nest Cave: A wild, undeveloped limestone cave near Canmore which features ancient animal bones and underground streams. 
Unique Grass Alberta has the largest area of rough fescue (Festuca scabrella) grassland in the world.
First National Park: Canada's First National Park: Banff National Park opened in 1885. It protects thousands of square miles of mountains, forests, and glaciers.
So Big You Can See it From Space!: Wood Buffalo National Park features the largest beaver dam in the world. It is so large it’s visible from space!

You will find my full post about Alberta at this link.