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Alberta, Alberta Parks, Day Hike, Go East of Edmonton, Hiking - August 24, 2021

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park | Hike Alberta

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is located approximately 60 km East of Edmonton Alberta and features 20 km of hiking trails. 3.7 km are paved trails around the campground and shoreline. The rest of the park is considered backcountry trails consisting of dirt grass and some low lying muddy sections. The park has a full service campground, day use area with playground and a small shallow lake. Note that the lake is not swimmable and only allows for paddle friendly watercraft. Today however we are here to talk about the hiking trails throughout the park. These trails are also Dog friendly...

Fultonvale Elementary School | Playground

This epic playground with Super Slides is located at 52029 Range Rd 224, Sherwood Park, AB. The school has the super slide playground and some other playground equipment making this great for all ages. Around the corner on the east side of the school is another playground with more climbing equipment, A few swings and smaller slides. This would be a great little park to play the floor is lava with the older ones! Both parks have sand bottoms but the park with the Big slides also has a rubber bottom section as well with a few swings and a few spinners....

Pickled Carrots & Garlic Dill Pickles | Hot Water Bath Canning

Using this recipe we made: 12 Jars (250 Ml.) of Pickled Carrots 12 Jars (500 Ml.) of Garlic Dill Pickles 2 Jars (250 Ml.) of Hot Jalapenos & Garlic Carrots Start by sterilizing your glass jars and lids using your preferred method. I choose to boil in hot water for 10 minutes and then just let them sit...

Fort Edmonton Park | Explore YEG

Fort Edmonton was established by the Hudson's Bay Company on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in 1795. By 1821 The Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Trading Company Joined and the Fort Flourished until the late 1860's. The Fort's decline was a result of the Hudson's Bay Company surrendering Rupart's Land. Unfortunately the Fort was dismantled in 1915 however today you can visit the complete reconstructed fort and take a ride on an old 1919 Baldwin Steam Locomotive Train around the Park. Fur Trading Era (1795-1859) Explore Edmonton's Fur Trading History and learn about the Hudson's...

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July 11, 2021

Pirate Park - Blackstone Leduc

Blackstone Community Playground in Leduc Alberta is a great place to take the little ones. This park is defiantly more oriented towards toddlers and young kids but it is worth a visit. Parking is right on the road in front of playground. Blackstone Community also has a community outdoor Ice rink that is open for public access for the winter months. However can be used during summer as well for roller-skating or basketball. The park also has a small lake and some walking paths. The surface in the park is wood chips which we absolutely love as you are not...

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