Fall colour season is almost upon us. Already we see the changes taking place. In Saskatchewan, the height of the season is usually around the third week of September, though every year is different, and there are variations in different parts of the province. The wild card this year is the severe drought we experienced over the summer, so we don’t know yet what effect… Read moreTop 10 Fall Colour Spots in Saskatchewan
We recently had a chance to venture deep into the backcountry of Banff National Park, well away from the busyness of Canada’s most popular park. But our horseback adventure was quite a change from our usual remote trips where we have to carry all of our gear and be self-sufficient for wilderness camping. Instead, we got to sleep in a real bed, have hot showers,… Read moreGiddy Up. Exploring Banff’s Backcountry on Horseback
The scenery of Banff National Park is legendary, with 6,000 square kilometers of outstanding mountain wilderness. Before you wander too far afield in the park, it’s worth exploring incredible places that shouldn’t be missed in and near the bustling townsite. The Bow River Valley and powerful Bow Falls, hoodoos, Cascade Gardens, the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, the Banff Centre, Whyte Museum, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel,… Read moreExploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite
Saskatchewan is justifiably famous for having the most dazzling sunrises and sunsets on the planet, with the Land of Living Skies putting on a show practically anywhere we go. But to kick things up a notch, check out these easily accessible vantage points to watch the sun do its magic. The Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park The Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial… Read more10 Amazing Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Saskatchewan
What if we told you that you could get a beautiful lakeside campsite at a bargain-basement price and that there wouldn’t be a mosquito anywhere in sight? That’s exactly what we found when we went winter camping in Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park. Camping in winter is a completely different experience from other times of year, with a lot of advantages in addition to no… Read moreWinter Camping in Prince Albert National Park
It’s cold. It’s snowing. Everything is covered in frost. Days are short. What could be a better time to get outside for some photography? Winter gives us some great photo opportunities we don’t find at other times of the year. It’s all about the light While winter days are short, the light tends to be attractive throughout the day. In summer, prime times for landscape… Read moreCool Tips for Winter Photography
