Three Easy Saskatchewan Hiking Spots

The Battlefords Provincial Park, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan abounds in great hiking trails that take you into the backcountry. But sometimes you want a short outing that’s relatively easy but that still takes you through some of the province’s top scenic natural areas. Here are three suggestions in Saskatchewan provincial parks that we always find rewarding. Each offers a different experience in a variety of landscapes. The Battlefords Provincial Park Situated on… Read moreThree Easy Saskatchewan Hiking Spots

Saskatchewan Road Trip to the Crooked Bush

This route goes through some of the most scenic parts of the Thickwood Hills northeast of The Battlefords, and includes one of Saskatchewan’s most unusual natural phenomena—the famous Crooked Bush. We get there along Burma Road, and with a name like that you just know it has to be a great drive. The roads are mostly good gravel, with some pavement. A few short sections… Read moreSaskatchewan Road Trip to the Crooked Bush

Take Control of Camera Settings for Better Travel Photos

Ruby-throated hummingbird

When taking photos, you can either rely on auto settings and let the camera make decisions, or take control and make more of those decisions yourself. No matter how technically advanced a camera may be, it doesn’t know what effect you are after in your image, or your artistic vision for the shot. When you take a landscape photo, the camera doesn’t know if your… Read moreTake Control of Camera Settings for Better Travel Photos