Welcome To Saskatchewan’s Dead Sea Tucked into the Saskatchewan prairies, Manitou Beach is the kind of place you might not expect to find here. Its biggest claim to fame is Little Manitou Lake, a mineral-rich saltwater lake so buoyant you can lie back and float without even trying — earning it the nickname “the Dead…
Soak, Float, and Unwind in Saskatchewan’s Famous Mineral Waters Hidden in the Saskatchewan prairies is a lake so salty you can lie back in the water and simply float. No treading water. No inflatable. The water does the work for you. And at Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, you can experience those mineral-rich waters…
Which Kananaskis Campground is Right for You Some Kananaskis campgrounds come with Wi-Fi and plenty of amenities; others don’t even have drinking water. There are countless ways to explore Kananaskis, but they’re spread across a huge region. Choosing the right campground means spending more time exploring and less time driving. We learned that lesson on…
Which Grassi Lakes Trail Is Right for You? Hiking Grassi Lakes is one of the best things to do in Kananaskis if you’re exploring around the Canmore area. With brilliant turquoise lakes, a waterfall, and stunning mountain scenery, it’s no surprise this short hike has become one of the area’s most popular attractions. After spending…
Mountain Adventures For Every Pace In Kananaskis, the hardest part isn’t finding something to do. It’s deciding what to do first. The list of things to do in Kananaskis is much longer than the number of days most people have to explore. Ironically, I only ended up in Kananaskis because I couldn’t find a campsite…
The Ultimate Guide to Day Trips From Saskatoon Looking for the best day trips from Saskatoon? Although you could easily fill multiple days exploring all of Saskatoon’s unique attractions without ever leaving the city, sometimes it’s nice to escape the urban vibe and explore what the surrounding province has to offer. From scenic lakes and…
Understanding Where to Stay, Hike, Camp, and Explore in Kananaskis Kananaskis is one of those places that feels overwhelming at first and addictive once you start exploring the landscape. After years of visiting the major national parks in the Canadian Rockies, we finally made our first trip to Kananaskis Country last year. Since then I’ve…
How Much Does It Cost to Hike Havasupai? A Realistic Breakdown Before the waterfalls, there’s a budget—and it shapes more of your trip than you might expect. It’s no secret that hiking Havasupai is one of North America’s most expensive backpacking experiences. So before heading into the canyon to experience those turquoise pools firsthand, it’s…
What to Expect Throughout the Year at Havasupai From cool, quiet mornings to intense summer heat, the experience at Havasupai changes dramatically throughout the year. If you’re trying to figure out the best time to visit Havasupai, it’s not about finding a single perfect month—it’s about understanding how conditions shift and what that means for…