A canoe trip takes us into the Land of the Giant Beaver – the Athabasca Sand Dunes of northern Saskatchewan. We explore pristine wilderness, rare plants, and a unique and fragile ecosystem.
Saskatchewan abounds with great scenic drives during fall colour season, but if we had to pick one it would be the aptly named Narrow Hills Scenic Drive in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The hills are named for the enormous masses of rocks, soil, and debris pushed into ridges by moving glaciers. The forest diversity of spruce, jack pine, aspen, birch, willow, and tamarack combine in… Read moreNarrow Hills Scenic Drive Top for Saskatchewan 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
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
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
Explore the scenic landscapes of Saskatchewan’s Thickwood Hills along Highway 378 with wetlands, aspen forest, and farms surrounded by gently rolling hills.
