The drive into any of Canada’s National Parks never disappoint. Whether it be the tall trees, rolling hills, wildlife or the mountains in the distance, they all offer something special with a landscape that is stunning.  Waterton was no exception.  However, what we weren’t expecting was the gale force wind that kept us up at night wondering if our tent was going to fly off Funky Joe and into the lake!   When we arrived around supper time the Read more…

Now that our time in Cypress Hills had come to an end we headed West towards Alberta.  But, before we crossed the border, we made sure to make a stop in Fort Walsh.  Following a beautiful trail of rolling hills and flourishing Texas-style ranches, we arrived at Fort Walsh a mere 45 minutes later. We joined a tour which was integral in providing us with insight into the area.  It was incredible to walk through this settlement where the Read more…

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Visiting Cypress Hills is something I have always wanted to do. Located in Southern Saskatchewan, it was an area of our province we had yet to discover together.  After returning home from Waskesiu we repacked, bought more groceries, visited with our moms, and enjoyed the Bryan Adams concert with friends – all before we headed back onto the road again.   As we crept our way closer to our destination we were shocked by Read more…

Living off the land is something I wish I knew more about.  Learning from Indigenous teachings is something I have made a priority in my life.  I have taken the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations to heart and strive to live by them and to teach as many of them as I can to my students and others around me.  I am no expert but learning with my heart surely counts for something.  Parks Canada offers numerous programs for people Read more…

As the aspens trembled around our campsite we awoke to Mother Nature’s song. We were rested and Dave felt pretty good considering last night’s fiasco.  Had he passed the stone and not even realized it?  Just in case it was still going to make an appearance, we decided to set up camp and just spend the day in our site or touring the trails close by.  Chairs were opened, the tent was pegged down, the hammock was hung, Read more…

The day we spent six hours in the ER at the Prince Albert Hospital Two days later we checked out of our cabin and went geocaching for a bit before heading to our campsite at Beaver Glen.  As we pulled into our site Dave said those dreaded seven words: “I think I have a kidney stone.”  We then parked, gathered ourselves (and a vomit bag for the pain) for what we were sure would be a long Read more…

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to spend Canada Day in either a National Park or on Parliament Hill.  This year it would be at a National Park – Prince Albert National Park, to be specific.  I finished off a great school year with the grade threes and at midnight on Friday Dave had finished his final shift for the summer.  We were packed and ready to go!  On the morning of Sunday, June Read more…