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Saskatchewan's Hiking Guide Just Got Bigger and Better

Saskatchewan Trails - A Guide to Nature Walks and Easy Hikes, by Robin and Arlene Karpan, originally published in 1999, just got bigger and better with a newly released 2nd Edition. All trails have been completely updated and several exciting new trails have been added.

The highly successful 1st Edition of Saskatchewan Trails won both the Souvenir of the Year Award and the New Tourism Idea Award in the 1999 Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence.

Saskatchewan Trails 2nd Edition guides you on over 100 nature and hiking trails through the province’s diverse landscapes. Hike through the grandeur of the Canadian Shield, over conglomerate cliffs with magnificent views of the Cypress Hills, through drifting sand dunes, along forest paths with two-metre high ostrich ferns, and beside rich wetlands offering the best birdwatching anywhere. Follow in the footsteps of voyageurs and northern explorers along the historic Methye Portage Trail to the Clearwater River, or make the pilgrimage to Grey Owl’s cabin in Prince Albert National Park. These are only a few of the many exciting adventures awaiting you along Saskatchewan’s trails.

All of the trails are "easy hikes" that can be walked by anyone with average ability and experience. A few trails may challenge you with rugged terrain, although the majority can be enjoyed by the whole family. Some shorter trails are even wheelchair accessible.

The 288-page guide, complete with 91 photos and 90 maps, sells for $19.95 at bookstores and gift shops throughout Saskatchewan, or contact Parkland Publishing, 501 Mount Allison Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 4A9. Phone (306) 242-7731.

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