It’s later than expected. It’s better than expected. And, it has evolved from my original vision but that is OK! My new website is nearly complete and I couldn’t be happier.
So the time has come sadly, to sign off from TravellinLady.
Back in October 2013, I wrote a post about why I was thinking of a change. After a lot of stewing about why I was updating my site and changing my URL I made some solid decisions. And, since my last post, I decided to change direction a bit further. Let me explain.
Every year I am just a bit too early. Too early that is, to see flocks of brilliant blue wings flutter across the prairie skyline making their way to spring nesting spots.
Little handcrafted bird houses sit atop fence lines throughout the roads around Craven, Saskatchewan – especially just east along route 99. And each year, mountain bluebird couples migrate back, often times taking up residence in the same box as years past – that is if they get there before the tree swallows. Continue reading
Really I want to know. And I promise there is a reason for my inquiry …
Whether it be travel, time well spent with your family or an escape to the spa – what things make you happy? Please feel free to expand on your answers or list multiple responses, I really want to hear from you. Thanks!
This >> is one thing that makes me very happy.
I can almost feel it. The windows are down and my face meets with warm summer breeze, zipping down gravel back roads of the prairies.
Taking in the seemingly static landscape in its glory.
Fluffy white clouds slowly move in front of me, tall green grasses sway, and ducks, coots and sanderlings scatter along road side ponds as I pass. Continue reading
Earlier this month I returned to one of my favourite places in the province ~ the Waskesiu region. During my time there, I stayed at Elkridge (you may have read my post about that here) for a few days and then reconvened with my friend Brad Muir, owner of Sundog Sled Excursions.
I had visited Brad last year for a nature trek where we scoured Prince Albert National Park’s boreal forest in search of wildlife. While we did follow fresh wolf tracks for nearly two hours, they ended up eluding us. During that visit I was also fortunate to go on a brief but exhilarating sled dog run. Continue reading
When you first hear the words ‘snow bath’ what comes to mind? For me, it’s a cold dip at a Scandinavian spa but for Carnaval Festival goers in Quebec City the term has another meaning … just as literal.
About a month ago I found myself alongside fellow journalists Molly Watson and Kathleen Broadhurst, braving the chilly Canadian weather in nothing but my bikini and singing Bonne Fête (Happy Birthday) to Bonhomme, Carnaval’s famous ambassador in front of a massive crowd of strangers.
Why you ask?
Winter. Fun. Yes, say this out loud. Winter fun. And now say the words together. For it really is possible to have a fun winter vacation on the Canadian prairies. People are doing it. You should too.
Even though temperatures hovered around the -25 to -33 mark during our stay at Elk Ridge Resort in northern Saskatchewan, you wouldn’t have known it. Elk Ridge was packed. I even tried to sneak in for a last-minute spa appointment as I had three days to spend at the Resort and nope, much more prepared people had beaten me to the punch.
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Have you ever wanted to try sleeping outside in the winter? Maybe you have considered a tent or even a quinzhee if you are more the adventurous type. Quebec City’s well-known Hôtel de Glace is a common choice for those thinking of trying a different type of winter accommodation. And for good reason.
Travellinlady ~ Jenn Smith Nelson 