Beating the heat at the North Saskatchewan River
Just a 10 minute drive west of Drayton Valley is the Willey West campground and boat launch.
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July 18, 2023
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Fumbles and bumbles at Rose Creek
We were about 45 minutes into what turned out to be a very thick bushwack. I was mid-lunge and my ski was looking like a “U” as I tried to get over a fallen tree when my aunt asked, “How much weight do you think we can put on our skis before they break?” I paused, unweighted my ski and looked around to see if there was another way through.
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January 17, 2023
Three trips for your winter wonder list
Snowshoeing is a fun way to get outside, stretch your legs and add a little interest to your snowy winter walks. With the Eagle Point Provincial Park and Provincial Recreation area right on our doorstep there are endless places to explore by snowshoe. But for those of you who are just getting started here are three of my favourite places to get you going.
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November 16, 2022
Drayton Valley’s best photo spots
Natural Locations This list could go on forever but if we limit it to three general location ideas we have; The lookout point overlooking Willey West from the Pembina Rotary Community South Trails, viewpoints along the Pembina Nordic single track trails, any number of playgrounds and bridge points along the walking trails located in Drayton Valley. Don’t be afraid to lace up your hiking boots and get out in the great outdoors. Some of the best shots around the area are only accessed by foot. But, getting off the beaten path is not limited to nature walks; it can also mean meandering down a back alley, or an industrial area. From rural to urban, natural to industrial Drayton Valley has much to offer for your next photo shoot.
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October 18, 2022
Lakes and rivers offer recreation and relaxation
“Paddling Drayton Valley and Brazeau County lakes and rivers truly is a blessing! It’s such a beautiful area you can paddle the Brazeau Dam and see so many birds and nesting grounds,” said Titanich.
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August 24, 2022
5 swim spots to cool your heels this summer
Summer and swimming go together like peas and carrots, milk and cereal, meat and potatoes. You know summer has arrived when you can forget about dipping just your toe in the water and throw your whole body into a refreshing lake or river.
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July 13, 2022
Five scenic bike rides near Drayton Valley
Here are five rides that are moderate in length, located on quiet secondary highways, and offer a variety of views not more than 40 minutes from Drayton Valley.
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June 28, 2022
Blackmore Shooting Sports: Taking aim at an interesting date
Do you ever wonder if you have to be a good shot in order to have fun at a shooting range? As it turns out you don’t.
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June 14, 2022
Golfing Drayton Valley
But there was lots to like. The course itself is in very good shape, in spite of our efforts to dig parts of it up with an over enthusiastic pitching wedge. And it was great to get out in some early morning sunshine.
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June 3, 2022
A scenic ride with your kid – Drayton Valley to Rocky Rapids
The ride from Drayton Valley to Rocky Rapids and back is 16 km. There are a few not so small hills, and did I mention it’s 16 km!?!? Compound these seemingly insurmountable obstacles with the fact that Connolly Doerksen is only four years old. Most parents would say the bike trip was doomed for disaster.
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May 27, 2022