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      • Before You Leave
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      • 9 Benefits of Traveling with Another Person
      • When Things Go Wrong While Traveling
      • 6 Reasons to Travel Solo
      • The People You Meet While Traveling
      • Types of Travelers
      • It’s Okay To Have Lazy Days
      • Bittersweet Goodbyes: The Sad Side of Traveling
      • Getting Upgraded to Business Class When Flying
      • A Day in The Life of a Traveling Backpacker
    • Budgeting
      • How to Save Money WHILE Traveling
      • How I Afford to Travel the World
      • The Downside of Budgeting
      • 4 Ways to Keep a Budget While Traveling
      • Avoiding ATM and Bank Fees While Traveling
      • Budget Breakdown: Iceland
    • Health & Safety
      • 5 Tips When Deciding if a Country is Safe to Travel
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      • Safety Tips for Taking Taxis
      • A Lesson Learned in Modesty
      • Why I’m Still Traveling To Africa Despite Ebola
      • Yes All Women (Travelers)
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    • Africa
      • What to Consider When Planning an African Safari
      • Lioness Takes Down Wildebeest On Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti
      • Madagascar: A Red Island Love Affair
      • Adventure by Taxi-Brousse in Madagascar
    • Asia
      • Scooters in South East Asia
    • Central America
      • Top 10 Outdoor Destinations in Central America
      • 18 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Panama
    • Europe
      • Iceland
        • 20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Iceland in Winter
        • Iceland on a Budget: 10 Tips for Traveling Iceland on the Cheap
        • Unusual Icelandic Cuisine: The Best and Worst
        • Diving the Continental Divide at Silfra, Iceland
        • Tasting Hákarl in Iceland
        • Suntanning Icebergs on Iceland’s Black Sand Beaches
        • Iceland’s Abandoned Plane Wreck
        • Adventure Ice Caving in Iceland
    • Oceania
      • Air Guitaring in Australia
      • New Zealand Adrenaline Activities Photo Gallery
    • South America
      • Bolivia
        • Finding Jane
        • Busing in Bolivia
      • Colombia
        • La Guijara Peninsula
        • Colombian Cuisine
        • Colombia Country Guide
      • Ecuador
        • Sleeping With a Stranger
        • Summiting Cotopaxi
        • The Dead Whale of Montanita
        • Hiking Rucu Pichincha
        • The Bakeries of Montanita
  • Travel Musings
    • Celebrating Christmas on 5 Continents
    • My Top 3 Favourite Countries
    • 29 Life Lessons Learned in 29 Years
    • An Adventurous 2014: Top 5 Highlights of My Year
    • My Fear of Leaving
    • The Art of Procrastination When Trip Planning
    • Musings on a Last Grand Adventure
    • Midnight Musings: Trip Planning Africa
    • Settling Down? I Think I’ll Pass
    • The Strangeness of Being Home
    • Have I Gotten Old?
    • For What Do You Work?
    • Following my Heart
    • It’s Okay To Have Lazy Days
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    • Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experiences
      • Exploring Narrow Hills Provincial Park
      • Wandering in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park: A Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experience
      • Hiking The Boreal Trail in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
    • 25 Photos to Inspire You to Travel Saskatchewan
    • 12 Things you Definitely Need to Know When you Date a Girl from Saskatchewan
    • Saskatchewan’s Distinct Dialect: 10 Things That Make This Province Unique
    • 5 Fun and Festive Things to do in Saskatoon Before Christmas
    • 30 of the Most Spectacular Northern Lights Photos From Around Saskatchewan
    • An Interview with The Photographer Behind Saskatchewan’s Creepiest Photographs
    • Learning to Paddle Saskatchewan’s White Water
    • Where I Come From: Harvest in Saskatchewan
    • Jumping out of an Airplane with Skydive Saskatoon
    • Chasing Saskatchewan’s Northern Lights
    • 7 Tips When Applying To Be The 2018 Saskatchewanderer
    • 10 Things I Love About Canada
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Where to See the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan

Posted onJune 19, 2023July 6, 2023AuthorAshlyn George1 Comment

Saskatchewan is known across the country as “The Land of Living Skies.” It’s no surprise with the spectacular sunrises and sunsets that regularly light up the horizon. Well, at night, our skies are just as amazing with clear views of billions Read More …

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Top Canoe Trips in Saskatchewan

Posted onJune 12, 2023July 6, 2023AuthorAshlyn George1 Comment

Saskatchewan is a paddling mecca – especially when it comes to white water. The province is cut through by thousands of rivers, creeks and lakes. In fact, we’re home to 100, 000 lakes. Our northern river systems hold the history Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsCanoe Trips in Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Travel

How to Hike the Boreal Trail in a Weekend

Posted onJune 5, 2023July 6, 2023AuthorAshlyn George2 Comments

At approximately 135 kilometres long, the Boreal Trail is the longest hiking route in the province. Located in Meadow Lake Provincial Park, it’s quickly becoming an iconic bucket list adventure for outdoor enthusiasts in Saskatchewan. With access to more than Read More …

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The Best Bike Trails in Saskatchewan

Posted onMay 28, 2023July 6, 2023AuthorAshlyn GeorgeLeave a comment

Whether you’re looking for paved roads, gravel roads, single track (or a mix of all three), there’s a little bit of everything when it comes to exploring the best bike trails in Saskatchewan. I spoke with the province’s resident biking Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsAdventure, Biking, Saskatchewan, Travel

How to Visit the Sand Dunes in Saskatchewan

Posted onMay 15, 2023July 6, 2023AuthorAshlyn George3 Comments

Did you know there are numerous sand dunes in Saskatchewan? Despite people assuming Saskatchewan is all grain fields (we’re 51% forest too, by the way), we have 4 active sand dunes that you can visit. While some are easier to Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsCanada, Saskatchewan

The Best Backcountry Hikes in Saskatchewan

Posted onMay 8, 2023July 6, 2023AuthorAshlyn George5 Comments

In Saskatchewan, we’re fortunate to have access to vast kilometres of crown land, national, provincial and regional parks to recreate within. This means we have plenty of space for genuine off-the-grid backcountry hiking and camping experiences. If you’re wanting to Read More …

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The 10 Most Epic Viewpoints in Saskatchewan

Posted onMay 1, 2023July 6, 2023AuthorAshlyn George2 Comments

We’re a province known for its big sky views. The best place to catch an epic sunrise, sunset or simply appreciate the wide-open spaces of the prairies is from one of the many viewpoints throughout Saskatchewan. READ MORE: How to Read More …

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From scaling mountains over 6000 metres and encountering avalanches and erupting volcanoes along the way to flying in a military jet with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds (for fun), Ashlyn’s taste for unique adventures has carried her around the world to 60 countries and all 7 continents with a suitcase full of stories to share.

Today, Ashlyn is the go-to expert and writer on outdoor adventure activities in Saskatchewan. Follow along for captivating stories, travel tips, advice and adventures from Canada to the world.

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  • Home
  • Travel Advice
    • Travel Tips
      • 5 Tips on How to Take Great Photos
      • 10 Tips When Traveling Alone
      • The Best Airport Travel Hack
      • How to Choose a Hostel
      • Hostel Kitchen Etiquette
      • 9 Safety Tips When Hitchhiking
      • 8 Tips When Crossing Land Borders
    • Top Travel Lists
      • The Top 10 Reasons to Travel with Baby
      • 10 Struggles While Traveling in a Different Language
      • 10 Signs You’re Traveling Through Madagascar
      • 15 Signs You’re Suffering from Wanderlust
      • 10 Things I Love About Canada
      • Top 10 Favourite Foods Around the World
      • Top 10 Apps for Traveling
      • 10 Things I Hate About Backpacking
      • 10 Spectacular Islands Around the World
      • 5 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Bolivia
      • Top 10 Adrenaline Activities to Try in New Zealand
    • Before You Go
      • Research & Planning
        • Deciding Where to Travel
        • Where and How to Research Your Trip
        • 7 Tips for Booking Flights
        • Traveling Your Way
        • The Art of Procrastination When Trip Planning
      • Packing
        • Comprehensive Packing List
        • How to Pack Luggage Efficiently
        • My Luxury Travel Items
        • Tech Junkie: What I Take When I Travel
      • Before You Leave
        • Housekeeping Part I
        • Housekeeping Part II: Short Term Holidays
        • Housekeeping Part III: Long Term Travel
    • On The Road
      • 5 Practical Reasons to Travel with a Guidebook
      • 9 Benefits of Traveling with Another Person
      • When Things Go Wrong While Traveling
      • 6 Reasons to Travel Solo
      • The People You Meet While Traveling
      • Types of Travelers
      • It’s Okay To Have Lazy Days
      • Bittersweet Goodbyes: The Sad Side of Traveling
      • Getting Upgraded to Business Class When Flying
      • A Day in The Life of a Traveling Backpacker
    • Budgeting
      • How to Save Money WHILE Traveling
      • How I Afford to Travel the World
      • The Downside of Budgeting
      • 4 Ways to Keep a Budget While Traveling
      • Avoiding ATM and Bank Fees While Traveling
      • Budget Breakdown: Iceland
    • Health & Safety
      • 5 Tips When Deciding if a Country is Safe to Travel
      • 15 Ways to Stay Safe While Traveling
      • Safety Tips for Taking Taxis
      • A Lesson Learned in Modesty
      • Why I’m Still Traveling To Africa Despite Ebola
      • Yes All Women (Travelers)
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • What to Consider When Planning an African Safari
      • Lioness Takes Down Wildebeest On Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti
      • Madagascar: A Red Island Love Affair
      • Adventure by Taxi-Brousse in Madagascar
    • Asia
      • Scooters in South East Asia
    • Central America
      • Top 10 Outdoor Destinations in Central America
      • 18 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Panama
    • Europe
      • Iceland
        • 20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Iceland in Winter
        • Iceland on a Budget: 10 Tips for Traveling Iceland on the Cheap
        • Unusual Icelandic Cuisine: The Best and Worst
        • Diving the Continental Divide at Silfra, Iceland
        • Tasting Hákarl in Iceland
        • Suntanning Icebergs on Iceland’s Black Sand Beaches
        • Iceland’s Abandoned Plane Wreck
        • Adventure Ice Caving in Iceland
    • Oceania
      • Air Guitaring in Australia
      • New Zealand Adrenaline Activities Photo Gallery
    • South America
      • Bolivia
        • Finding Jane
        • Busing in Bolivia
      • Colombia
        • La Guijara Peninsula
        • Colombian Cuisine
        • Colombia Country Guide
      • Ecuador
        • Sleeping With a Stranger
        • Summiting Cotopaxi
        • The Dead Whale of Montanita
        • Hiking Rucu Pichincha
        • The Bakeries of Montanita
  • Travel Musings
    • Celebrating Christmas on 5 Continents
    • My Top 3 Favourite Countries
    • 29 Life Lessons Learned in 29 Years
    • An Adventurous 2014: Top 5 Highlights of My Year
    • My Fear of Leaving
    • The Art of Procrastination When Trip Planning
    • Musings on a Last Grand Adventure
    • Midnight Musings: Trip Planning Africa
    • Settling Down? I Think I’ll Pass
    • The Strangeness of Being Home
    • Have I Gotten Old?
    • For What Do You Work?
    • Following my Heart
    • It’s Okay To Have Lazy Days
  • Saskatchewan
    • Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experiences
      • Exploring Narrow Hills Provincial Park
      • Wandering in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park: A Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experience
      • Hiking The Boreal Trail in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
    • 25 Photos to Inspire You to Travel Saskatchewan
    • 12 Things you Definitely Need to Know When you Date a Girl from Saskatchewan
    • Saskatchewan’s Distinct Dialect: 10 Things That Make This Province Unique
    • 5 Fun and Festive Things to do in Saskatoon Before Christmas
    • 30 of the Most Spectacular Northern Lights Photos From Around Saskatchewan
    • An Interview with The Photographer Behind Saskatchewan’s Creepiest Photographs
    • Learning to Paddle Saskatchewan’s White Water
    • Where I Come From: Harvest in Saskatchewan
    • Jumping out of an Airplane with Skydive Saskatoon
    • Chasing Saskatchewan’s Northern Lights
    • 7 Tips When Applying To Be The 2018 Saskatchewanderer
    • 10 Things I Love About Canada
  • Shop 2025 Calendars!
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