The Waskahegan Trail is a unique resource that exists only because of the generosity of landowners. Before you set foot on the trail, know the landowner rights and the trail user responsibilities.
Battle River A61 to A60+ Trail Cleared
The nine of us tackled the A61 to A60+ section of the Battle River Trail. The section between A61 to A60 was a piece of work with a lot of downed trees.
The section from A60 to the “site of the old house” was relatively easy by comparison.
At the margins of the forest we found bee balm (Monarda) and shooting stars (Dodecatheon) and so we were careful to work our way around them. Alas! no pictures…had to keep moving. We will look for these flowers on the hike on July 22.
But sometimes we do have time for pictures. Here are two of our volunteers. Visit our Flickr album for more.
Wanisan A98 to Blackfoot
Ten people came out on July 8 for the hike in Blackfoot Recreational Area.
We started from A98 in the Wanisan Lake area. After a short walk between picturesque beaver ponds, we arrived at the stile over the high ungulate fence. Of course, people “in the know” walk down further and use the elegant gate to get in.Lunch was at the Meadow Shelter.
You can find more pictures on Flickr.
Mix-Cloverlawn Hike
Twelve people came out on this sunny, breezy Sunday of the July long weekend.
Our route was from A39 north to Stan’s Bench. Then we crossed the road and continued north along Mud Lake. Lunch was at a picnic table (courtesy of the landowner) with a view of the lake in the broad valley.
We walked through a mix of hay fields, pastures, and woods. Here and there, we found the striking native wood lilies (Lilium philadelphicum) also the provincial emblem of Saskatchewan.
Along the way we encountered a luscious strawberry patch and a saskatoon patch at the start of ripening.
Also spotted today were a deer and a fox.
There are many more photos on Flickr.
