This is a tight crowded camping spot with stall parking. However the sites back on to the sandy beach, which was great.
Charles Carolyn and the kids had already arrived. Shawn and Donna came with her parents motorhome. Donna's cousin and wife were with them, plus Gary, Cara and friends also came for the weekend.
Jim, Jan, Donni and John came for day visits and Vera came out Saturday for the day along with Carolyn's sister and kids. So we were a huge group.
There were big meals and big appetites. The evenings were cold and there was some rain throughout the day, but overall we had a great time.
We went fishing in Charlie's boat and caught lots of 'throwback' pickerel. Richard slept on our sofa bed, Saturday and Sunday nights.
IN THE NEWS: We received word of Lady Diana's fatal car crash on August 31 while we were camped here. Such a shock. The world mourned.
Monday, September 01, 1997
Thursday, August 28, 1997
Calgary, AB
K.O.A.
Site E50 - $19. + 5.50, full hookup
This is a tiered Campground that overlooks NW Calgary. It's an okay place for short term stopovers. No fires. There are strict rules for visitors with locked gates, etc.
On Tuesday, we toured Heritage Park Museum. Jeff arrive for supper and spent the night on the sofa bed. He went out with friends to an outdoor concert and returned late at night.
We swam in the pool, played some mini golf and stocked up on groceries before heading on to Pigeon Lake.
Site E50 - $19. + 5.50, full hookup
This is a tiered Campground that overlooks NW Calgary. It's an okay place for short term stopovers. No fires. There are strict rules for visitors with locked gates, etc.
On Tuesday, we toured Heritage Park Museum. Jeff arrive for supper and spent the night on the sofa bed. He went out with friends to an outdoor concert and returned late at night.
We swam in the pool, played some mini golf and stocked up on groceries before heading on to Pigeon Lake.
Monday, August 25, 1997
Dinosaur Provincial Park
We met the gang here for a weekend of great camping.
Doug and Dave arrived at the park just before us. They had been in Edmonton doing a trade show for their lamps.
Mike, Angela and the kids arrived with with their tent trailer. Although Mike returned to Medicine Hat to work for the day on Saturday.
Shawn and Donna came with a tent.
We spent many hours hiking in the hoodoos and swimming in the creek. Busy times with very hot weather. Such an enjoyable weekend with lots of fun.
Everyone packed up and left on Sunday, but we spent an extra night. Unfortunately Monday was rainy.
Sunday, July 13, 1997
Maymont, SK
Glenburn Regional Pk - $10.
I celebrated my birthday with champagne and a chicken breast dinner, plus a dozen pink roses.
We enjoyed nightly campfires and daytime ball games. There was a tournament going on in the park.
We walked along the North Saskatchewan River banks, and waded in the man-made dugout pool. Great weekend!
I celebrated my birthday with champagne and a chicken breast dinner, plus a dozen pink roses.
We enjoyed nightly campfires and daytime ball games. There was a tournament going on in the park.
We walked along the North Saskatchewan River banks, and waded in the man-made dugout pool. Great weekend!
Wednesday, July 02, 1997
Drayton Valley, AB
City Campground
Self Registration - $15. full hookup
We met bro, Jim on our way in to town. He had a truckload of Vera's belongings as we were in the process of moving her from Regina to a Drayton Valley senior's home.
We set up in the campground and had bbqued steak for dinner while we waited for Charlie to arrive with Vera. He was picking her up at the Edmonton airport. She had stayed on at Richard's after Arlene's funeral.
The campgrounds are on the west side of town. There is not a lot of trees or privacy, but the sites are well spaced, have nice washroom facilities, large firepits and cement pads. Firewood was free.
We had a Sat. night fire with Charlie and family plus Vera.
Self Registration - $15. full hookup
We met bro, Jim on our way in to town. He had a truckload of Vera's belongings as we were in the process of moving her from Regina to a Drayton Valley senior's home.
We set up in the campground and had bbqued steak for dinner while we waited for Charlie to arrive with Vera. He was picking her up at the Edmonton airport. She had stayed on at Richard's after Arlene's funeral.
The campgrounds are on the west side of town. There is not a lot of trees or privacy, but the sites are well spaced, have nice washroom facilities, large firepits and cement pads. Firewood was free.
We had a Sat. night fire with Charlie and family plus Vera.
Sunday, June 29, 1997
An Edmonton Wedding
Glowing Embers Campground - $18.
This is a well kept, clean campground with nice washroom facilities and a store. However, it is basically just stall parking in a large open field with no trees and no campfires. Therefore, a stopover place only.
There were many large US units with their satellite dishes staying in this park.
Our American neighbour had problems with the levelling jack's on his motorhome, so Ron lent him our truck to go pick up the parts that were needed. I think he was quite shocked but very pleased with these trusting Canadians.
Saturday evening was Trish Fiissel and Rob's wedding and our reason for camping at this Edmonton spot.
On Sunday we attended the gift opening, then headed on to Drayton Valley.
This is a well kept, clean campground with nice washroom facilities and a store. However, it is basically just stall parking in a large open field with no trees and no campfires. Therefore, a stopover place only.
There were many large US units with their satellite dishes staying in this park.
Our American neighbour had problems with the levelling jack's on his motorhome, so Ron lent him our truck to go pick up the parts that were needed. I think he was quite shocked but very pleased with these trusting Canadians.
Saturday evening was Trish Fiissel and Rob's wedding and our reason for camping at this Edmonton spot.
On Sunday we attended the gift opening, then headed on to Drayton Valley.
Sunday, June 15, 1997
Danielson Provincial Pk
Self registration - $17.
A rough road and a rough drive, but a really nice campground. It was not very busy. Most of the campers were fisherman with boats.
We walked along the river where Ron found a 'spoon' and a hook that he gave to our neighbor. He and his wife then dropped by with 1/2 a jackfish filet which we enjoyed for supper.
They stayed for a drink and a visit. (Jim Anderson, retired, from Saskatoon.)
On Saturday we drove to the powerhouse at the Dam site and stopped at the park restaurant which featured a display area re the building of the dam. A bit of a storm blew up, but it passed over quickly.
A rough road and a rough drive, but a really nice campground. It was not very busy. Most of the campers were fisherman with boats.
We walked along the river where Ron found a 'spoon' and a hook that he gave to our neighbor. He and his wife then dropped by with 1/2 a jackfish filet which we enjoyed for supper.
They stayed for a drink and a visit. (Jim Anderson, retired, from Saskatoon.)
On Saturday we drove to the powerhouse at the Dam site and stopped at the park restaurant which featured a display area re the building of the dam. A bit of a storm blew up, but it passed over quickly.
Saturday, May 31, 1997
Wakaw Lake Regional Pk
Site #121 - $12.
Round 2 at Wakaw. We had super nice weather for the weekend and we were not relegated to the overflow camping this time!
Ron had brought his golf clubs but he didn't use them. (I'm sure he would appreciate a golf partner but...)
We mostly just went for walks and relaxed around the evening fires.
Round 2 at Wakaw. We had super nice weather for the weekend and we were not relegated to the overflow camping this time!
Ron had brought his golf clubs but he didn't use them. (I'm sure he would appreciate a golf partner but...)
We mostly just went for walks and relaxed around the evening fires.
Sunday, May 25, 1997
Pike Lake Provincial Pk
Site #32 - $17.
It's camping time!! - Our first outing for the 1997 season and we were off to a 'new-to-us' provincial park.
We had a really nice site in this great little park with a nice beach area.
We went for walks, although it drizzled on and off through the day.
The weather was cool at 5-8C, so we made good use of the electric heater.
The truck was working well after having the catalytic converter removed.
It's camping time!! - Our first outing for the 1997 season and we were off to a 'new-to-us' provincial park.
We had a really nice site in this great little park with a nice beach area.
We went for walks, although it drizzled on and off through the day.
The weather was cool at 5-8C, so we made good use of the electric heater.
The truck was working well after having the catalytic converter removed.
Sunday, September 22, 1996
Rosthern, SK
Valley Regional Pk
Site 7E - $13.
This was a nice little campground beside a golf course. The shower facilities weren't the best, however, it appeared they might be building new ones.
The weather was chilly and we ended up using our electric heater.
There was a "glo-ball" tournament taking place on the golf course. We could see flashlights and hear talk and laughter when we sat around the fire.
This marked the end of our camping season for 1996.
Site 7E - $13.
This was a nice little campground beside a golf course. The shower facilities weren't the best, however, it appeared they might be building new ones.
The weather was chilly and we ended up using our electric heater.
There was a "glo-ball" tournament taking place on the golf course. We could see flashlights and hear talk and laughter when we sat around the fire.
This marked the end of our camping season for 1996.