Category: National Park

10 Amazing Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Saskatchewan

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Conglomerate Cliffs, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan

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

Winter Camping in Prince Albert National Park

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Winter camping, 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

Cool Tips for Winter Photography

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Hoarfrost on tree, winter photography

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

20 Favourite Saskatchewan Landscape Photos from 2020

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Churchill River, Saskatchewan

Each December, we usually do a posting on our favourite new landscapes of the year. But this year was a year like no other, with the pandemic setting the agenda as to where and when we could go. Since we spent a lot of time close to home, we decided that this year we’ll concentrate on our new photos of Saskatchewan. A highlight this year… Read more20 Favourite Saskatchewan Landscape Photos from 2020

Where to Find Saskatchewan’s Best Fall Colours

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Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, fall colours

Fall colour season is here. So we thought that it is time for an update on a posting we did a couple of years ago on the best places in Saskatchewan to find fall colours. We have everything from the mixed woods forests of the north, to aspen parkland, river valleys, and prairie coulees. Conditions vary from year to year, but these are a few… Read moreWhere to Find Saskatchewan’s Best Fall Colours

3 Great Short Hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park

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Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta

Waterton is a great place to hike, with some 200 km of trails covering everything from challenging backcountry treks to more leisurely day trips. If you haven’t been to this park in southwestern Alberta in a while, expect a few changes. The massive Kenow Fire in 2017 swept through over one-third of the park, damaging much of the infrastructure including several trails. Many trails have… Read more3 Great Short Hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park