This is a unique travel book about a province that I haven't seen too many travel guides about. Saskatchewan is often not showcased. Yet, after reading this book, I have come to realize that there is so much that is wonderful and appealing in this province. So much so, that I have added it to my bucket list of places to visit in the future.
Saskatchewan is tailor-made for backroad exploring. They have more kilometers of roads than any province in Canada. It's enough to circle the equator four times.
The possibilities are endless. One can take a drive through spectacular river valleys to sweeping natural grasslands, lake studded boreal forest, wild badlands, some of Canada's largest sand dunes, awesome viewpoints, little-known hideaways, and historic treasures.
This book is for those who enjoy the journey rather than travelling somewhere quickly. The key to finding the most scenic routes in Saskatchewan is getting off the beaten track. Major highways are built for utilitarian rather than aesthetic reasons, linking major cities and covering terrain where road-building is easiest. To see the best that Saskatchewan has to offer, we have to take the road less travelled-secondary highways, gravel grid roads, and lonely backroads.
The road conditions vary. Some routes follow paved highways. However, most involve a lot of gravel roads, and some have sections of dirt roads that might not be passable in wet weather. A few roads are fairy rough and could ring out rattles and squeaks in your car that you didn't know you had. But there's something for everyone in Saskatchewan. However, one thing is for sure, these routes will take you into some of the most gorgeous countryside Saskatchewan has to offer.
I loved this book and learned so much about the landscape of this wonderful province that is rarely talked about or written about.
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