Winyard

Day 11 of my trip started in Riding Mountain National Park. In the morning I was still debating whether to stay another day here or not. I could have done some more walking - as well as updating my blog if I stayed. However, I finally decided to leave and take Highway 10 north through the park - a scenic route.

Taking down the camper and leaving was quick and easy and I was on the road by 10:00, despite my indecision. I had thought I might stop along the way to walk a trail or two, but I ended up driving right out of the park without stopping. Once out of the park I headed west out of Manitoba, into Saskatchewan and onto the Yellowhead Highway that will take me to Edmonton and beyond. The urge to keep going seems to be in charge,

Actually, the Yellowhead goes all the way to Prince Rupert BC, where I had originally decided to head. However, my 2 week delay starting out and the resulting time pressure I feel have caused me to reconsider my decision to head that way. Maybe we'll be able to take this route back.

I ended the day in Winyard, SK at a modest regional park. It is inexpensive and my site had free firewood. I had my first campfire of the trip. They're definitely more fun when shared.