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!
Sunday, July 13, 1997
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.
Sunday, August 18, 1996
Wakaw Lake Regional Pk
Overflow - $12.
This was nice campground with a great beach. However, it was very busy. We ended up camped in stall parking in the overflow area.
We enjoyed walks about the campground. They have a large area with permanent full-time campers. They had built decks, fences and planted flower gardens.
We played some bocci ball.
This was nice campground with a great beach. However, it was very busy. We ended up camped in stall parking in the overflow area.
We enjoyed walks about the campground. They have a large area with permanent full-time campers. They had built decks, fences and planted flower gardens.
We played some bocci ball.
Sunday, July 14, 1996
Asquith. SK
Eagle Creek Regional Pk - $10.
We headed to the park on Thursday. My birthday!
Ron drove in to work on Friday and I spent the day reading outside. The weather was hot and there were very few campers in the campground. Most enjoyable!
We played some bocce ball and read books. A nice relaxing weekend.
We headed to the park on Thursday. My birthday!
Ron drove in to work on Friday and I spent the day reading outside. The weather was hot and there were very few campers in the campground. Most enjoyable!
We played some bocce ball and read books. A nice relaxing weekend.
Sunday, June 23, 1996
Manitou Regional Park
Site #121 - $12.
Ron had his first poor backup experience and took out the sign post at our campsite. We just re-planted it. ;)
On Saturday Ray and Frankie Finlay drove up from Regina with their motorhome.
It was cool and rainy all weekend. We made good use of our furnace. A good weekend for Canasta and card games.
Ron had his first poor backup experience and took out the sign post at our campsite. We just re-planted it. ;)
On Saturday Ray and Frankie Finlay drove up from Regina with their motorhome.
It was cool and rainy all weekend. We made good use of our furnace. A good weekend for Canasta and card games.