Meadow Lake Provincial Park Off The Beaten Path Tips by Bwana_Brown

The Groundhog Was My Favourite

I thought that their sculpture of a groundhog emerging from his burrow was the best of the lot! In reality, these otter-sized creatures live from one coast to the other in Canada. They hibernate all through the winter months in their burrows dug in farmers fields, before emerging in late-winter to see what is happening. February 2nd is known as Groundhog Day because it is said that, when these creatures emerge above-ground after their long sleep, they can tell from their shadow whether or not they should go back to sleep - because Winter may not be done with us yet!! In truth, January and February are the peak of Winter in Canada and it would be a foolish Groundhog to wake up that soon!!

Brave to Tackle a Spider This BIg

In front of the Pikowicz homestead with its many intresting things to look at, we found this giant spider to be very friendly despite his appearance.

Giant Butterfly

Although this whole area is Off-the-Beaten-Path, we were surprised and delighted to come across an amazing display of welding skill beside Highway 55 (and so was our 5-year old grand-daughter)!

Near Pierceland, Ron and Lou Pikowicz have a very nice looking spread in the countryside. As you approach their place not far from the Alberta border, you will see this giant butterfly standing at the edge of a field. We simply had to stop and explore this great piece of work!