Cypress Hills

June 25, 2021 – We’ve just spent four days of riding in the hills and enjoyed every second. We were very lucky to get good weather and no insects to speak of. The only change we saw was that half of the tie stalls have been converted to small pens which seems to be an appreciated change. It was very busy when we were there with a total of 47 rigs there the first day which made things a little crowded but still a great time. We were hoping they would have made improvements to the water system but we were disappointed to see that no change has been made. The one well is insufficient to meet the needs of the people in camp if it is used to water horses so people are being asked to take their horses to the creek to water them or to haul water from the creek to water. Thankfully, the park continues to clean the outhouses daily so they remain well cared for. The hills are never disappointing and recent rains reduced the fire hazard allowing us to have camp fires and the hills were a lovely rich green. There was an abundance of grass for our horses when we stopped for lunch which we all appreciated. We were riding with our friends Greg and Brenda Wruck who spend a good part of their summer at the horse camp and know the hills very well. This makes our few days so much more enjoyable since we don’t have to try to find and follow trails since we only have to follow them. We visited Old Baldy, the hidden conglomerate cliffs and many miles in between. Evenings were spent around the fire enjoying the company of other fellow campers with their stories and songs. When we left the park, the camp was only half full as people come and go

February 7, 2021 – This year we will be traveling and writing about our experiences on the website, facebook, and on our youtube channel (to be launched summer 2021). Unfortunately due to Covid we have been forced to change the direction of the business for the coming summer. We may not be able to take you with us, but we will give you all the information to decide whether this is your destination of choice.

July 27, 2020 – We were excited to have so many people asking about this trip but we just didn’t have the numbers to make it happen, so we’ll have to re-think this trip. Cypress Hills is challenging to begin with because they don’t allow reservations and they do require a permit to bring any type of group into the park. They even reached out to me because they were receiving so many calls from people interested in the Trailmaster ride asking about the pens etc. and they were concerned about how many people were coming. Both of us were surprised since we did not have the numbers needed and they thought we were bringing a large group. Somewhere we have a disconnect that will have to be looked into.

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April 30, 2020 – Looks like the parks will be opening in May according to the newly announced government plan for re-opening following covid 19. There are restrictions though which include space between the campsites. In July, the horse camp is usually quite full and you are not allowed to make reservations, so spaces will be limited to ensure that everyone can stay. We are very much looking forward to not thinking of covid 19 and relaxing in the quiet solitude of the park with the creek trickling through the camp.

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August 2019 – As you reflect on the rides you took this summer and the ones you wished you’d been able to take part in, consider where you would like to go next year. The Cypress Hills is a wonderful area where you can ride out and go for miles to find the conglomerate cliffs or the cougar caves or any of the many sites to see. This gem of the prairies is inexpensive to visit and is an incredible natural camp with a year round running stream with fresh water for the horses. The Cypress Hills provides much information on the camp and other attractions in the park. http://www.cypresshills.com/equestrian-saskatchewan Close by is Fort Walsh the staff will provide you with an 1800’s experience you can take part in. http://www.visitcypresshills.ca/attractions/fort-walsh-national-historic-site/ If the weather is not conducive to riding, or for a great stop on the way in or the way out is the Cypress Hills Winery. They will make you feel at home and let you sample some of their exceptional wines that we have enjoyed for years. We will definitely make this an option for this vacation! https://cypresshillswinery.com/ Maple Creek has much to offer as we make our way to or from camp. This may be the most western town in all of Canada. Plan to spend a bit of time exploring. You won’t be sorry! https://maplecreek.ca/