With barely a chance to unpack from our last trip, it was time to leave for our next adventure. The first stop Redwater to view North America`s Largest Oil Derrick, which at one point was the World's Largest. It felt odd stopping there as a tourist, given the number of times we pass through or by the town on the way to visit family.
Family was our next stop. We stopped at the farm to pick up my niece and Mother-in-law who were going to join us on our journey North West. The first stop - Westlock to see the World`s Largest Tractor Weathervane. Along Hwy 18, between Thorhild and Clyde is a mini castle tower. The local story is that the original land owner build it to house the remains of his dead wife. It was a place where he could go and be with her as she rested in peace. Of course, we also needed to show Doodles, my MIL and niece, Mars or Bust. Everyone agreed with Magoo and I that it is a bust.
Once in Wainwright, the boys were not interested in looking around the museum. After my MIL got a few photos it was time to hit Barrhead. Once again we stopped and ate at KFC and forgot to look for the tinman. We did drive around town a bit and saw some lovely old buildings. Leaving town, my MIL took the wrong exit and we were headed S on Hwy 33, when we in fact wanted to be heading W on Hwy 18 towards Mayerthorpe.
I quickly realised that my first time through, all I saw of the Fallen Four Memorial was the sign. This time we went to the actual park and building. All I can say is wow. It is so tastefully done. The artwork is amazing and the letter are extremely touching. It is a very humbling experience.
Now for the long haul toward Grande Prairie, our first over night stop at a lovely Best Western. A quick dinner before jumping into the pool and then returning to the room for a movie and bed.
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