Single-handedly solving nothing
A conjoined provincial park straddling a provincial border strikes me as a wonderful idea. Neighbours cooperating to preserve and enjoy nature, what’s not to love? I reckon there should be at least one between every two bordering provinces across Canada. Alas, there is only one … Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Straddling the Alberta – Saskatchewan … Read more
Canadian history has a knack for occurring in the middle of nowhere. This is particularly true of New World colonial history which is, to be fair, not all that surprising. In some cases, however, like the Fort Walsh National Historic Site, that history remains in the middle of nowhere. Okay, that’s a little hyperbolic and … Read more
Visiting Fort Walsh National Historic Site is as much a trip into the middle of nowhere as it is into the past. You’ll find yourself wanting a little something more than just viewing the interpretive centre and fort reconstruction to make a day trip worth your while. Well, I’m happy to tell you that hiking … Read more
In last week’s post, I wrote about our detour to the Great Sand Hills during a camping trip through southwest Saskatchewan. Facilitating this detour required an overnight stay in an area of the province that’s not exactly brimming with accommodation options. Campgrounds are limited to small, community/club run operations in equally small, rural towns. While … Read more
If you spend a lot of time researching interesting destinations for camping trips, you’re bound to stumble upon a curiosity that gets lodged in the back of your mind seemingly forever. A place that, on its own, doesn’t quite justify a stand-alone trip, but if you’re passing through the neighbourhood is worth checking out. For … Read more