Nice Slow Days in the Turtle Mountains

Spent a couple of relaxing days in the Turtle Mountains over the long weekend. Great camping at Adam Lake, and visits to the Peace Garden and the Town of Boissevain.

Turtle Mountain Provincial Park has many amenities, such as nature trails of varying lengths, including ones where one can bicycle - which we did. You can even bring your horse for some of them.

The International Peace Garden, on the Canada - U.S. border, is a gem in our part of the world. Perhaps it is more appreciated in the U.S. than in Canada - the North Dakota licence plate has "Peace Garden" right on it. Interesting how September 11th has made an impact at the Garden, including a memorial made out of girders from the World Trade Center.

The Town of Boissevain is an international "Communities in Bloom" winner, and the visitor can see why. Plantings and flowers are everywhere, with much community spirit on display. The town also features many murals on its buildings. A small park called "Arts Park" is alive with the color of flowers, and appears to be maintained by different companies and families. A"Winnie the Pooh" corner is especially creative.