August 29, 2016 / No Comments Battle Creek, Cycling, Cypress Hills, Elkwater, mountain biking
If you’re a mountain biker looking for a fantastic variety of uncrowded, world-class trails then it’s time you made a visit to Alberta’s best kept secret – Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. With roughly 50 kilometres of trails – and more in the works, you’ll find lots of choice. Source: Why Cypress Hills is a biking mecca | FestivalSeekers
August 17, 2016 / No Comments Camping, Cypress Hills, Elkwater, Hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, SUP
by Alberta Parks Ambassador – Tyler Dixon The Cypress Hills rise 600 metres above the surrounding prairies making it the highest point between the Canadian Rockies and the Labrador Peninsula on the east coast. The unique mix of climate, geography, and ecosystems create a home for an extensive diversity of plants and animals. Eighteen species of orchid have been recorded Read More
August 16, 2016 / No Comments CHDA, Driving Loop, Eastend, Gull Lake, History, Maple Creek, Museums, Shaunavon, Small Town
If you’re like me, you love history. When I go on vacation – I have one stipulation, I want to learn something. Now, maybe that’s just the teacher/lifelong learner in me but I think it creates a richer experience wherever I may be. If you have ever been to the Cypress Hills Destination Area (CHDA) you know that it is made Read More