Grasslands National Park and Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Saskatchewan, September 2023

First stop after Ontario was Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba just barely across the border. We stayed at the campground at West Hawk Lake, which was created by a meteor and is the province's deepest lake. It is frequented by scuba divers, many of whom were also camped in the campground. We did drive around the area a bit, but it was very rainy and we decided to shorten our stay here and push through to Saskatchewan where the weather was more favourable.

Grasslands National Park
	We drove for an entire day to Grasslands National Park in the southwest of Saskatchewan. This park is divided into two sections - East Block and West Block. We stayed in the East Block at Rock Creek Campground. This photo was taken from the Badlands Parkway, an 11 km road overlooking Rock Creek and scenic vistas. We decided not to visit the West Block, assuming it was very similar.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
	On the southern border of Saskatchewan and Alberta, we visited Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. After driving across the flat prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, these hills are a welcome sight. We camped in the Meadows Campground, and drove to Lookout Point, pictured here, before sunset.
	We cycled around the park, which is quite large, and found this serene spot at the north end of Lock Leven. The park has many hiking and cycling trails, as well as a swimming pool, golf course, mini-putt, resort lodge, cabins, restaurant, and about 12 campgrounds. It is a very popular summer destination for locals. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here.
	For a day trip, we drove west on the Gap Road (a dirt road that is easily accessible by any vehicle, depending on the weather), and came across a herd of horses. They weren't wild horses, as they were much too friendly, especially this one that I'm petting. When we got back in the truck to continue, both of these horses stood in front of the truck with their chins on the hood, preventing our departure. I had to get back out and lead them off the road so we could drive away. Such sweeties.
	This is Fort Walsh National Historic Site. It was built in the 1870s by the North West Mounted Police to bring law and order to the Canadian West following the Cypress Hills Massacre, an attack on the Native People by American wolf hunters.