Site #41 - $21 p/w
A final night before winter hibernation. End of another great camping season!
Saturday, September 18, 1999
Medicine Hat, AB
Gas City Campground
Site #41 - $21 p/w
A final night before winter hibernation. End of another great camping season!
Site #41 - $21 p/w
A final night before winter hibernation. End of another great camping season!
Tuesday, September 14, 1999
Drumheller, AB
Rivergrove Campground
Site #124 - $18 (off season rate x4) p/w Atco Showers
Loving the great weather! 27-28C throughout our stay.
We toured the Tyrrell Museum. Very interesting but not enough time to listen to all the recordings etc. We went on a couple of scenic drives to Horseshoe Canyon, Suspension Bridge and the Blierot Ferry. We toured the School House and Coal Miners Museum at Rosedale and we toured the Atlas Coal Mine.
We rode our bikes along the Drumheller walking/biking trails throughout town.
We also did a day trip to Red Deer and checked out the Medican condos there. Hmmm.... future home or not??
Site #124 - $18 (off season rate x4) p/w Atco Showers
Loving the great weather! 27-28C throughout our stay.
We toured the Tyrrell Museum. Very interesting but not enough time to listen to all the recordings etc. We went on a couple of scenic drives to Horseshoe Canyon, Suspension Bridge and the Blierot Ferry. We toured the School House and Coal Miners Museum at Rosedale and we toured the Atlas Coal Mine.
We rode our bikes along the Drumheller walking/biking trails throughout town.
We also did a day trip to Red Deer and checked out the Medican condos there. Hmmm.... future home or not??
Sunday, September 12, 1999
Cardston, AB
Lee Creek Campground
Site #23 - $15 (x2), full hookup, wood supply
This is a great city campground at reasonable price. It doesn't really feel like you are in town with the large treed sites and park like camping.
We did the tour of the Remingon Carriage Museum and drove to the Mormon Temple. There is no access to the Temple. We also did a bike tour of the area and enjoyed an evening fire.
On Monday we drove to Waterton with our bikes and toured the area on bike, by foot along the walking trails and by truck. We did see a bear along the way. It was an enjoyable day. Very quiet this time of year.
Back home we went for groceries and had another fire after supper. Awesome weather!
Tuesday we packed up the RV and drove to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. We found the tour and displays interesting. We had lunch in the parking lot before moving on to Drumheller.
Site #23 - $15 (x2), full hookup, wood supply
This is a great city campground at reasonable price. It doesn't really feel like you are in town with the large treed sites and park like camping.
We did the tour of the Remingon Carriage Museum and drove to the Mormon Temple. There is no access to the Temple. We also did a bike tour of the area and enjoyed an evening fire.
On Monday we drove to Waterton with our bikes and toured the area on bike, by foot along the walking trails and by truck. We did see a bear along the way. It was an enjoyable day. Very quiet this time of year.
Back home we went for groceries and had another fire after supper. Awesome weather!
Tuesday we packed up the RV and drove to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. We found the tour and displays interesting. We had lunch in the parking lot before moving on to Drumheller.
Thursday, September 09, 1999
Milk River, AB
Writing on Stone Prov Pk
Site #6 - $19 (x3) p only Wood cost
A very interesting park with the hoodoos and cool landscapes which are similar to Dinosaur Valley area. We did the self guided walking tour through the cliffs beside the campground and then went on the guided tour. Interesting to see the 'writings on stone' and art work etched in to the rock probably by the Blackfoot Indians.
The days were warm and sunny but cool at night. It rained a bit Sat night. We left on Sunday and ended up having to drive through a cattle drive going down the highway. It was slow moving as the cattle were reluctant to pull over for us! Funny. They also generously shared their poo with us!
Site #6 - $19 (x3) p only Wood cost
A very interesting park with the hoodoos and cool landscapes which are similar to Dinosaur Valley area. We did the self guided walking tour through the cliffs beside the campground and then went on the guided tour. Interesting to see the 'writings on stone' and art work etched in to the rock probably by the Blackfoot Indians.
The days were warm and sunny but cool at night. It rained a bit Sat night. We left on Sunday and ended up having to drive through a cattle drive going down the highway. It was slow moving as the cattle were reluctant to pull over for us! Funny. They also generously shared their poo with us!
Medicine Hat, AB
Gas City Campground
Site #8 - $24 (x2), p/w/s firepits but wood cost
Did a bit of shopping and had suppers with Mike and Ange. We checked out a couple of condos with Realtor Tom Bachmeier. Took our bikes to the bike shop for a tune up.
Site #8 - $24 (x2), p/w/s firepits but wood cost
Did a bit of shopping and had suppers with Mike and Ange. We checked out a couple of condos with Realtor Tom Bachmeier. Took our bikes to the bike shop for a tune up.
Thursday, September 02, 1999
Cypress Hills, SK
Terrace Campground
Site #3 - $18 (x5), p only 15 amp, others had 30 amp.
Weather was decent but on the cool side when we arrived. The neighbours were very close, so we used the truck to create some privacy.
Friday it rained and temps were 2-3C. We went for a walk followed by a driving tour. We ran our heater most of the time we were there but had trouble with the breaker.
Ron got talking to the neighbours and it turned out they were Al & Jean Stolson from Med Hat. Ron had boarded at Al's parents during the 60's in Cabri. We visited with them around the fire.
Site #3 - $18 (x5), p only 15 amp, others had 30 amp.
Weather was decent but on the cool side when we arrived. The neighbours were very close, so we used the truck to create some privacy.
Friday it rained and temps were 2-3C. We went for a walk followed by a driving tour. We ran our heater most of the time we were there but had trouble with the breaker.
Ron got talking to the neighbours and it turned out they were Al & Jean Stolson from Med Hat. Ron had boarded at Al's parents during the 60's in Cabri. We visited with them around the fire.
We also met up with Bruce, Olive and Rachael MacDonald (from Whitmore Church, Regina) during one of our walks.
Spent the days walking and biking with evening fires.
Spent the days walking and biking with evening fires.
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Cochin, SK
Battleford Provincial Park
Site #220, Centre - $18 p only (Season Pass $30)
free showers, push button
Our site was okay, but fairly open at the road junction so we hung ground sheets for privacy.
It was cloudy with some showers when we arrived and the campground was fairly quiet. It did, however, pick up on Saturday.
We road our bikes and went for a drive through the cabin areas.
Site #220, Centre - $18 p only (Season Pass $30)
free showers, push button
Our site was okay, but fairly open at the road junction so we hung ground sheets for privacy.
It was cloudy with some showers when we arrived and the campground was fairly quiet. It did, however, pick up on Saturday.
We road our bikes and went for a drive through the cabin areas.
Tuesday, August 10, 1999
St Albert, AB
Lionette Campground
Site #6 - $20 p/w (x2)
self register, free showers, no fires
This Campground was on the edge of the city, beside the rodeo grounds, ball fields, soccer and rugby fields. All were busy when we arrived. There was also a motocross bike park here.
This Campground was on the edge of the city, beside the rodeo grounds, ball fields, soccer and rugby fields. All were busy when we arrived. There was also a motocross bike park here.
After setting up we enjoyed a nice, long, hot shower in the shower house -- after a week of no showers. I had hoped to do some laundry, but the Laundromat at a nearby strip mall was closed. We then decided to stay the second night.
We did some shopping at Costco, Wholesale Sports and at the Northwood Mall. They had a great bike trail adjacent to the park which we rode on. We stopped to watch some ball and rugby games, although found rugby rather confusing to follow.
On our way out, we stopped at the Superstore and bought our two Mexican blankets.
Tuesday, August 03, 1999
Lesser Slave Lake, AB
Spruce Point Campground
Site #107 - $13 no service (x7)
We had a large fairly private site across the road from the beach. Perfect for parking Charlie's boat. The have a great beach - very sandy. The lake, however, was down and very shallow.
We had a large fairly private site across the road from the beach. Perfect for parking Charlie's boat. The have a great beach - very sandy. The lake, however, was down and very shallow.
Charlie and family arrived on Wednesday at noon and shared the site with us. We went swimming and did some fishing.
Carolyn's friend Lori and daughter Renata came for hot dogs on Wednesday night. Carolyn sister Bonnie, Mike, Cohen, Kyle and Tyler arrived on Thursday and parked in the site beside us. We had two days of wind and waves which cut into the fishing time.
Our trailer battery was okay for about four days and then we needed Charlie's generator. The battery didn't charge, however, until Ron used a trickle charger on it. The fast drain of the battery was very annoying as there was no water pump for washing up.
The guys and the kids fished on Tuesday morning until the wind picked up and it began to pour. They ended up 'rescuing' a young family whose small boat couldn't handle the wind and huge waves. It got pretty wild on the lake.
We all packed up and left on Monday morning. A week without hookups was more than enough for me!
Thursday, July 29, 1999
Drayton Valley, AB
City Campground
Site #6 - $15 (x7)
Site #6 - $15 (x7)
Showers $1
A week of celebrations! We met here to celebrate Jim and Janet 50th birthdays, their 30th anniversary, the brothers birthdays plus Ron retirement.
A week of celebrations! We met here to celebrate Jim and Janet 50th birthdays, their 30th anniversary, the brothers birthdays plus Ron retirement.
Richard stayed at Charlie's until Heather arrived. Walter and Mary came out and stayed in the hotel.
We went to Edmonton for supper and a barbecued roasted at Jim and Jan's on Saturday night. Then had dinner at Charlie's on Sunday night.
We left Tuesday for Slave Lake. Dominique road up with us. Charlie had a meeting on Tuesday evening.
Friday, June 25, 1999
Medicine Hat, AB
Wild Rose Trailer Park
It was pouring rain all the way to Medicine Hat. It was too muddy at Mike's, so we ended up parking in the trailer park. We then went to Mike's for supper and stayed till 11 p.m.
On Saturday morning we bought new bikes and a bike rack at the bike store. A welder came to the campground to weld on a receiver for the bike rack. We had a late lunch and then did some more shopping.
Supper at Mikes once again. Everyone came to the campground for bacon and eggs before we left on Sunday morning.
Site #37 - $17 p/w/s (x2)
It was pouring rain all the way to Medicine Hat. It was too muddy at Mike's, so we ended up parking in the trailer park. We then went to Mike's for supper and stayed till 11 p.m.
On Saturday morning we bought new bikes and a bike rack at the bike store. A welder came to the campground to weld on a receiver for the bike rack. We had a late lunch and then did some more shopping.
Supper at Mikes once again. Everyone came to the campground for bacon and eggs before we left on Sunday morning.
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
Banff, AB
Tunnel Mountain Campground
Site #411 - no fires (x2)
Jeff came up on Wednesday prior to heading to work at 5.
Site #411 - no fires (x2)
Jeff came up on Wednesday prior to heading to work at 5.
We then walked around Main Street and had supper at the Rose & Crown. Jeff was able to take a kitchen break and sit with us.
On Thursday, Jeff came for breakfast. We went to the Pools, had supper and then played tile rummy and Domino's in till 11:45 p.m.
We left the park at 9:30 on Friday.
Tuesday, June 22, 1999
Revelstoke, BC
Canyon Hot Springs
Site #6
fire permit required
Mineral Pools - $7.50/day
One last dip in the morning at 9 a.m. We had a good visit with a lady who was there from Penticton.
Left the campground at 10:15 am.
Tuesday, June 08, 1999
Oyama, BC
Tween Lakes Campground
Site #12 - $20 (6 for 7)
wood $5 for wheelbarrow
We had a great spot parked along side the canal. There were lots of Mallards hanging about, looking to be fed. The wind came up about 4 o'clock.
We had a very busy two weeks here. Kari came for two nights on the sofa; then Kari and Gerry stay for three additional nights in the tent. Doug and Rina, plus Dave and Michelle also came and spent time.
We had a very busy two weeks here. Kari came for two nights on the sofa; then Kari and Gerry stay for three additional nights in the tent. Doug and Rina, plus Dave and Michelle also came and spent time.
We went into Dougs for a couple of meals and we were out for dinner one night with Kari and Gerry at the Turtle Bay Bar. Excellent meal of salmon and steak for the guys.
All in all it was a great 2 weeks and we really enjoyed our time here. We left the campground on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, June 07, 1999
Blue River, BC
Site ?: $24 - p/w/s
wood - $5, no cell service
It was a very cool at only 5C in the evening. There was fresh snow in the mountains. Brrr!
We went for walks and a drive. We drove up a logging trail looking for Myrtle Lake. Very pretty drive, but we gave up before arriving at Myrtle Lake.
Left for Kelowna at 9:30 a.m.
It was a very cool at only 5C in the evening. There was fresh snow in the mountains. Brrr!
We went for walks and a drive. We drove up a logging trail looking for Myrtle Lake. Very pretty drive, but we gave up before arriving at Myrtle Lake.
Left for Kelowna at 9:30 a.m.
Monday, May 31, 1999
STARTING RETIREMENT!
Drayton Valley, AB
Site #6 - $90/wk p/w/s
Showers 25¢ free wood
Yay!! Ron is officially retired and we head off on our first 'Now Retired' RV trip!
Site #6 - $90/wk p/w/s
Showers 25¢ free wood
Yay!! Ron is officially retired and we head off on our first 'Now Retired' RV trip!
We left Saskatoon about 9:30 a.m. and arrived in Drayton Valley at 5:30. We set up camp in the town campground.
We had dinner with Charlie, Carolyn, Dominique and Dustin. Scott was at camp. Vera was in the hospital with a broken pelvis which was the reason we headed to Drayton.
Our week:
- Shopping
- Ron & Charlie go fishing and Ron tries out his new fishing rod, a retirement gift from Marv/Linda.
- Hospital visits
- Campfires (joined by Carolyn's sister Janet and the kids)
- to Edmonton for an evening. The bros meet the Michauds at Leduc to discuss the 2000 family reunion.
We had dinner with Charlie, Carolyn, Dominique and Dustin. Scott was at camp. Vera was in the hospital with a broken pelvis which was the reason we headed to Drayton.
Our week:
- Shopping
- Ron & Charlie go fishing and Ron tries out his new fishing rod, a retirement gift from Marv/Linda.
- Hospital visits
- Campfires (joined by Carolyn's sister Janet and the kids)
- to Edmonton for an evening. The bros meet the Michauds at Leduc to discuss the 2000 family reunion.
- another fishing trip with all four of us this time. Temp only 3C brrrr!!
We packed up and left on Monday June 7th at 10:30 a.m. Charlie came for breakfast, but Carolyn was working (school aide).
We packed up and left on Monday June 7th at 10:30 a.m. Charlie came for breakfast, but Carolyn was working (school aide).
Friday, April 30, 1999
1999 - First Spring Outing!
Manitou, Sk
Site #114 - $13 (season pass $20) p only (x2)
Temp 22C
It was a cloudy day, but the temperature continued to get warmer as we left Regina.
Site #114 - $13 (season pass $20) p only (x2)
Temp 22C
It was a cloudy day, but the temperature continued to get warmer as we left Regina.
The evening was beautiful as we sat around the fire. Not a breath of wind!
On Saturday, we were up by 8:30. We drove to the spa and and wandered through the few stores in the townsite. We then walked to Camp Easter Seal and back.
It got very windy and it continued to get worse. The temperature dropped from 25C to 20C mid afternoon.
On Saturday, we were up by 8:30. We drove to the spa and and wandered through the few stores in the townsite. We then walked to Camp Easter Seal and back.
It got very windy and it continued to get worse. The temperature dropped from 25C to 20C mid afternoon.
Back home Sunday.