You are dying, but it gets worse. You must do it in a hospice bed surrounded by people going the same direction with the sights and smells of an institution. A reprieve is granted by visiting a PRA gifted to the province by a loving brother and sister. For a few hours you enjoy the sun, smell the fall harvest, and listen to life. You are still dying, but not for those few, precious hours.
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Coyote Lake North-OC
The Coyote Lake ‘North-OC Parcel’ is detailed as not worth visiting due to limited access, lack of facilities, and poor trail maintenance.
Continue readingMedicine Lodge Hills NA – 2024-08-24
The Medicine Lodge Hills Natural Area provides a scenic and mostly undisturbed setting ideal for exploration. With sandy soil and mixed forest cover, it is best enjoyed in the fall. The area’s unique topography and limited ATV traffic make it a worthwhile visit.
Continue readingDevon to Calmar – Bakery Run
The small town of Calmar has a not-so-hidden secret, an excellent bakery. Family run, get there early as they often run out of the good stuff. This is the first time I have done this ride although it is well known in a local bike club. Thanks to AMA for a great day.
Continue readingEagle Hill NA – 2024-05-05
Technically not YEG-Ville, but then I get to make up the rules, so I am including Eagle Hill. It is an intriguing out of the way site that is challenging to visit and ‘kinda’ undisturbed.
Continue readingMount Butte Natural Area – 2023-09-07
Enveloping the northern portion of Battle Lake, the mount lives up to its name with a pleasant view of the lake. ATV trails seem to be mostly respectful with limited destruction.
Continue readingBattle Lake South NA – 2023-08-20
Just west from Pigeon Lake on highway 13, the NA has a thick forest cover. Likely excellent for hunting, not so much for walking.
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