Leisure Campground
Site #223B, p only (15amp)
We had an okay camping spot overlooking the lake. But, we felt the campground fees were way too expensive and the campground not worth the price. Likely won't be back.
We went for a walk through the campground. There are a lot of permanent units. We had planned an evening fire with our propane pit, but the new regulator didn't seem to be working. So much for that idea!
It was raining in the morning as we packed up and headed to Drayton.
Friday, September 06, 2002
Thursday, August 29, 2002
Douglas Provincial Park, SK
Site #242 - $20 (x5) p only, free wood
We ended up in a great site with a nice private fire area. We had tried backing in to two sites prior to this one but couldn't maneuver in to them.
The mosquitoes and the house flies were very bad the first two evenings. They did seem to let up the remaining time. We floated on our blowup chairs on the lake, went for bike rides and we went through the Interpretive Center and the Elbow Museum and sod house.
There had been a big party in one of the Wilderness tenting resulting in the tenants being kicked out. Ron ended up with quite a haul of bottles. There was also some partying down the way from us on Saturday night. On Sunday evening it poured!
However, we enjoyed our stay. We packed up and headed home on Monday.
We ended up in a great site with a nice private fire area. We had tried backing in to two sites prior to this one but couldn't maneuver in to them.
The mosquitoes and the house flies were very bad the first two evenings. They did seem to let up the remaining time. We floated on our blowup chairs on the lake, went for bike rides and we went through the Interpretive Center and the Elbow Museum and sod house.
There had been a big party in one of the Wilderness tenting resulting in the tenants being kicked out. Ron ended up with quite a haul of bottles. There was also some partying down the way from us on Saturday night. On Sunday evening it poured!
However, we enjoyed our stay. We packed up and headed home on Monday.
Monday, August 26, 2002
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
Maple Ridge Campground
Site $20 (x3) p only, free firewood, Showers (eye) not working
The sites are all very open and not very private. It is definitely not one of the nicest Prov Pks. We probably wouldn't come back here again. The beach area is nice but the camping poor.
Also? The mosquitoes were horrible. We did drive to Moose Jaw one day for groceries and had lunch at Boston Pizza. Plus we went to the Western Development Museum. Back at the campground I did a load of laundry in a poorly working machine. Three nights at this campground was three nights too long!
Site $20 (x3) p only, free firewood, Showers (eye) not working
The sites are all very open and not very private. It is definitely not one of the nicest Prov Pks. We probably wouldn't come back here again. The beach area is nice but the camping poor.
Also? The mosquitoes were horrible. We did drive to Moose Jaw one day for groceries and had lunch at Boston Pizza. Plus we went to the Western Development Museum. Back at the campground I did a load of laundry in a poorly working machine. Three nights at this campground was three nights too long!
Friday, August 23, 2002
Kenosee Lake, SK
Moose Mountain Prov Pk
Site #229 - $20 (x3) p only, free wood
Again, a nice park, treed sites. We went for bike rides and took in a local flea market. We toured Cannington Manor although it was a bit of a disappointment. I had seen it before, but Ron hadn't.
Our neighbors across from us, Dave and Barb were from Edmonton. They came for a beer one night and had us back the next night. It rained our last evening there.
Site #229 - $20 (x3) p only, free wood
Again, a nice park, treed sites. We went for bike rides and took in a local flea market. We toured Cannington Manor although it was a bit of a disappointment. I had seen it before, but Ron hadn't.
Our neighbors across from us, Dave and Barb were from Edmonton. They came for a beer one night and had us back the next night. It rained our last evening there.
Tuesday, August 20, 2002
Madge Lake, SK
Duck Mountain Prov Pk
Site #116R, $20 (x3), p only, free firewood
This is another really nice Provincial Park. The sites had many pull-throughs and a few back in spots. There is lots of great biking and hiking throughout the park. There was evidence of much rain and everything was pretty wet with water laying around. However, there was no rain during our stay.
We did manage to get one day on the beach in our swimsuits. Another afternoon was spent reading as it was very windy off a lake. We were treated to some beautiful sunsets.
Site #116R, $20 (x3), p only, free firewood
This is another really nice Provincial Park. The sites had many pull-throughs and a few back in spots. There is lots of great biking and hiking throughout the park. There was evidence of much rain and everything was pretty wet with water laying around. However, there was no rain during our stay.
We did manage to get one day on the beach in our swimsuits. Another afternoon was spent reading as it was very windy off a lake. We were treated to some beautiful sunsets.
Sunday, August 18, 2002
Canora, SK
Good Spirit Prov Pk
Site #142 - $20 (x2) p only, free firewood
It was sunny and warm when we arrived so out with the shorts and the tank tops. And then the rain moved in. Crap! This is a very nice park with good sites and lots of biking areas and hiking areas. If only the weather was nice!
Site #142 - $20 (x2) p only, free firewood
It was sunny and warm when we arrived so out with the shorts and the tank tops. And then the rain moved in. Crap! This is a very nice park with good sites and lots of biking areas and hiking areas. If only the weather was nice!
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Greenwater Lake Provincial Pk
Site # H61 - $20 (x4) p only, Yearly Permit $42, free wood
This is a beautiful area and we had a great campsite. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate! There was lots of rain and it was very cool. We did do a little biking and some walking between the rainy periods, but we spent a fair bit of time indoors. I did 2 loads of laundry at the laundromat. Thankfully, the rain let up for two of the evenings and we were able to sit around the fire.
This is a beautiful area and we had a great campsite. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate! There was lots of rain and it was very cool. We did do a little biking and some walking between the rainy periods, but we spent a fair bit of time indoors. I did 2 loads of laundry at the laundromat. Thankfully, the rain let up for two of the evenings and we were able to sit around the fire.
Monday, August 12, 2002
Meota, SK
We headed up to Meota for Phyllis's Dad's funeral that was held in North Battleford. We parked for two nights in the lot behind Phyllis and Larry's cabin.
Sunday, August 11, 2002
Regina, SK
Buffalo Lookout RV Campground
Site #B8 - $22.47 p/w
The brothers all headed home but we stayed on an extra day to deal with Vera's probate business at the Coop Trust. Left Monday after papers etc. signed.
Site #B8 - $22.47 p/w
The brothers all headed home but we stayed on an extra day to deal with Vera's probate business at the Coop Trust. Left Monday after papers etc. signed.
Friday, August 09, 2002
Regina, SK
Fri/Sat: We headed to Regina for Vera's memorial service. We parked our fifth wheel beside Ben's motel at Emerald Park. Richard stayed with us, Charlie and Carolyn, Larry and Phyllis had a room in the Motel. Jim didn't come. We had a family and friend luncheon at Emerald Park Golf Club and then went to Candiac for the internment. We had supper at Ben's and Gerry's.