Over the week-end we decided to explore some of the local areas. Behind our residence are the Coulees - V shaped valleys and the Oldman River so we decided to travel there. We started at Indian Battle Park and Foot Whoop-Up - so named because of the use of of illegal whiskey to éncourage' trade, the fort soon developed an infamous reputation. In other words one big party was going on here.
Craig you are about 125 years too late.
It was facinating learning about the history of the fort, the Canadian mounties sent to try and control the alcohol trade and establish Candian sovereignty, and the battles between warring plains tribes, the Blackfoot Confederacy and the Cree.
As you can see the snow has already started to melt. It takes 18 buffalo hides to cover 1 tipi.
1 comment:
Hi Coral
Gosh, I also wish I was in Fort Whoop-Up 125 years ago!!! Sounds like a fun place.
Post a Comment