This Alberta provincial park WHS is still a sacred site for First Nations people, so, the site is carefully managed both to protect and interpret the 2,500 years of writing found here.  Of course, plenty of tourists also come for camping, to explore along the river, and for hiking, but the rock art is the star.  Be sure to take a guided tour, as the rangers are exceptional.  Some of the art can be seen hiking by yourself, but the best examples are only visible by tours.  I also needed help identifying and interpreting what I was viewing.  Amateurs often ascribe fanciful stories to the art, so most visitors need someone who understands the culture deeply to bridge the 2,500 year gap and to help us imagine the scenes from long ago.  Our group’s guide was able to tell engaging stories about the origins of the Blackfoot people, including how they got that name, and about the different tribes within the Blackfoot Confederacy.  Viewing the art then becomes more of a cross-cultural learning experience.  

The hoodoo rock outcroppings on the bluff overlooking the Milk River below make for some exceptional hiking, with some fascinating labyrinth turns.  And as I picked my way through the narrow path, I heard beautiful singing in the native tongue, a reminder that this is a living sacred site.  That trail led me to the Battle Scene, likely 19th century, which is one of the best carvings on the Great Plains.  I recommend doing some reading in advance to better appreciate the site.