Usually when country folk head to the city, it’s for shopping or business, not outdoor activities. But if you have a little free time on your next trip to Brandon – or if you’re going there specifically for a holiday – stop at the Riverbank Discovery Centre for an hour or two of relaxation and
Enjoy interpretive boat tours, birdwatching and more in a beautiful natural setting
Visit Whitewater Lake Wildlife Management Area
Manitoba has numerous Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) scattered about the province, some small and others quite large. One of the largest is the Whitewater Lake WMA in southwestern Manitoba, between the towns of Boissevain and Deloraine. If you’re interested in birds, or looking for a new spot to visit, you might like to check it
Spring: A Good Time To Explore Parks
Many of us think of our parks as a place for summer recreation, after the May long weekend, but there’s no need to wait that long. Manitoba’s parks are open all year and, if you’re dreaming of warmer weather, a spring hike is just the ticket. If there is still snow in the bush you
A Welcome Visitor
A speckled Boreal owl flew to my yard today, landed in an apple tree, looked like he’d come to stay. I watched him through my window; he settled down to nap. Though I was pleased to welcome him, blue jays were in a flap!
Those Feet Were Made For Walking!
Those feet were made for walking – or various other forms of moving around. So don’t let winter prevent you from using them. If you made a New Year’s resolution to exercise more, don’t wait until spring to begin. Winter is a fine time to make physical activity part of your day, and most days
Country School Cairns Remind Us Of Our History
When a one-room school was closed, and its pupils bused to larger schools in town, this often led to the demise of the smaller districts. The little country school I attended for eight years (Crocus Hill, No. 1448) is long gone; it closed in 1964 and was later moved off the site. But in my
Sightseeing And Camping In The Fall
“One of my favourite autumn trips is south of Boissevain to the Turtle Mountains, which are often a little later getting their fall colours.” Summer has come and gone once more, and many people have put away their tents and trailers and called it a season. But for me, September is the best outdoor season
Visit A Western Manitoba Park
If the general economy and price of gas are keeping you closer to home this summer, why not try camping in Manitoba? We have a large number of provincial parks, and the cost of camping is not prohibitive, especially since the government has eliminated park entry fees in our province this year. If you’re used
“Wilderness” Sites You Can Drive To
We’ve been going there for more than 30 years, and it’s my favourite camping spot. If your trips to Riding Mountain National Park usually take you to the Clear Lake/ Wasagaming area, with all its amenities and people, why not try a different experience in some of the quieter sections of the park? There are
Try Out A Yurt This Summer
The yurt now being used at some Manitoba campgrounds has kept the name and a similar domed shape, but uses more high-tech materials. Do you enjoy the outdoors but aren’t keen on sleeping on the ground? Do you want to try camping this summer, but don’t own a trailer or a tent? Do you enjoy
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