This is a 19th century map of the estimated boundaries of Lake Agassiz. Following the western shore, from upper-left to lower right, you will find the prairie "mountain range," also known as Pasquia Hills, Porcupine Hills, Duck Mountain, Riding Moun… — This is a 19th century map of the estimated boundaries of Lake Agassiz. Following the western shore, from upper-left to lower right, you will find the prairie "mountain range," also known as Pasquia Hills, Porcupine Hills, Duck Mountain, Riding Mountain and Turtle Mountain.

Prairie Peaks: Duck Mountain

January 28, 2016 in Nature & Ecology, Outdoor Adventure

In Duck Mountain Provincial Park, Manitoba, the prairie peaks start to make a little bit more sense.

Even though a small portion of the Duck Mountain highlands are in Saskatchewan, the topography pales in comparison to the eastern ridge in Manitoba. That's because this prairie "mountain range" was part of the western shore of a deceased glacial lake, Lake Agassiz.

Alright, they're not true mountains in the sense that they were never formed by tectonic movement uplifting the earth's crust, or volcanic activity. They were formed solely by erosion and the accumulation of glacial till. Still, this is enough to give the elevation prominence when considering the flat prairies beneath.

Wilderness camping tips and articles by The Saskatchewan Border are featured on Regina-based cultural blog, The Bicycle Gang. — *Wilderness camping tips and articles by The Saskatchewan Border are featured on Regina-based cultural blog, The Bicycle Gang.*

Essentials for winter camping in Saskatchewan

January 15, 2016 in Outdoor Adventure

Let's start with a disclaimer - I am writing this article while my friends and I plan our first camping trip into the deep-freeze this January... However, this will be even better than having tips passed down from your "professional" survivalists! Firstly, you can see exactly how well these tips pan out once our story is published on our Stories page. Secondly, pros tend to gloss over details that come second-nature to themselves, but not necessarily to those who are venturing out for the first time. Thirdly, we're terrified. We're going the extra mile to research what we need to make this comfortable, especially since we'll be setting up camp a fair distance from the vehicles.

Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst.

Here is a list of essential gear and strategy for camping in Saskatchewan's most unforgiving season:

Angler's Map of Saskatchewan updates

January 12, 2016 in Outdoor Adventure

The Angler's Map of Saskatchewan is a comprehensive map of public lakes and streams for recreational fishing. All information is derived from public resources, particularly the annual Stocked Waters Guide made available by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment and the Fort Qu'Appelle Fish Culture Station.

*Nate demonstrates how to build a tripod using only natural material.*

Bushcraft: All-Natural Tripod

December 23, 2015 in Outdoor Adventure

I wonder if I've become normalized to the ingenuity of our group when we're out in the woods... We've built our fair share of useful junk from the bounty of the forest. I may not be the most avid bushcrafter, but some of my friends' skills are reaching Flintstonian proportions.

Nate is one of those friends. He's never had any formal instruction— just good old Canadian know-how. On one rare occasion, when he was too exhausted to be annoyed about being photographed, I captured his process for building one of the most convenient tools on our trips: the tripod.

How to outfit your family sedan for adventure

October 26, 2015 in Outdoor Adventure

You've got your backpack, sleeping bag, and tent ready to go. But there's one problem... It's your car, man!

If you're too stubborn to go full weekend-warrior Subaru-owner, your only option is to make due with what you have. So, let's take that four-door grandma car and make sure it's ready for your new rugged lifestyle.