Grasslands National Park

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  Beautiful in subtle ways. Got to see bison and loads of birds. The prairie dog colonies are pretty impressive. Did not sleep there but still enjoyed driving through for fieldwork.
  By Véronique Drolet-Gratton, April 15, 2017
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  The landscapes with bring you back to a different era when cattle and cowboys occupied the land. However, Although there are some interpretive trails with wayfinding signs explaining the topography and history, there is little of the history to see. The was one set of buildings that still exist but they are in rough shape with nothing little there to explain the life of the ranchers. Dogtown was kind of fun with the prairie dogs peeping up out of their holes. I walked the Two Trees trail. It's not too long and fairly easy. It takes you through the tall grasses along the river. There was some tipis set up at the head of the trail at what looked to be an old farm/ranchhouse site because of the trees. Don't let the drive into Two Creeks throw you off as you will be driving in on a dirt trail through a pasture area. You will dip down into the valley at the end where the strat of the trail is. All in all, the park is a work in progress and a bit remote from anything else.
  By John, November 01, 2016
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  Fantastic National Park that I feel is underrated. Most of Central and South Saskatchewan is covered in farmland so it is refreshing to go somewhere where you can see the landscape as it originally was before the land was settled. The views are breathtaking and most photos really cannot do the area justice. This is a vastly different area compared to what most people may be familiar with when they think "National Park". It's easy to associate that with mountains and forested lakes. And while those are certainly amazing and worth seeing, a place like Grasslands National Park offers a unique experience. This is not the place you go to if you want to sit around and relax for the weekend. While you could do that of course, you'll be missing out on what the park really has to offer. It's easy enough to find a list of specific things to do so I won't go into detail. While you certainly don't have to, I would go here expecting to do some hiking. That is by far the best way to really experience the park and you'll be rewarded with views you will find nowhere else in Saskatchewan.
  By Jonathon Suik, September 17, 2016

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