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ATVSnow Lake is a paradise for all terrain riders. BaseballSnow Lake has a beautiful baseball diamond, located near the public beach. Scrub games and little league games are always a part of summer in Snow Lake. There is equipment that can be borrowed. Contact our Recreation Director at 204-358-0124CampingThe Wekusko Falls Provincial Park is located ten minutes south of the Snow Lake town site on the historic Grass River between Tramping Lake and Wekusko Lake. The Park is accessible from Provincial Road #392. It boasts two suspension bridges over the Falls, several kilometers of hiking and jogging paths, 88 camper sites, 40 electrical sites, and 25 tenting sites.CanoeingNorthern Manitoba is wonderful canoeing country, and Snow Lake is perfect with its calm waters and magnificent scenery. The Grass River route offers canoeists the chance to paddle the same historic route that Samuel Hearne and other early fur traders traversed. In fact, there is archaeological evidence the aboriginal Canadians have been utilizing this particular route for over 5,000 years.The Grass River has clearly marked portage routes, camping and rest sites, and extremely beautiful scenery. Many Europeans travel to northern Manitoba specifically to experience the Grass River route. More about Grass River Canoe Route hereCross Country SkiingSnow Lake has many kilometers of cleared, groomed and maintained cross country ski and snow shoe trails through the beautiful boreal forest.CurlingThe Snow Lake Curling Club has five artificial ice sheets and is a very active place over the winter. Numerous bonspiels, and ladies’, men’s and junior

England. 1. St Ives, Cambridgeshire In my opinion, Cambridge is the prettiest city in England and St Ives is just a stone’s throw away. One of the best villages in Cambridgeshire, St Ives is full of small shops, narrow streets, and traditional pubs. It’s a bustling market town and the river port is a beautiful slice of history. With the River Great Ouse running through its centre, the main street of this picturesque riverside town is lined with old buildings. St Ives is a stone’s throw from the historic city of CambridgeThe locals still enjoy the regular local market which is worth visiting. It’s a wonderful place for wetland walks and you’ll find a National Trust Nature Reserve, a Birds of Prey Foundation, parks, lakes, and an RSPB reserve. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars!Additionally, look out for dainty antique stores and the cutest riverside cafes and restaurants. Sitting by the river in the sun, sipping on tea and eating a scone and jam, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in St Ives. ✅ Discover the best places to stay in St Ives!2. Bibury, Cotswolds There’s no denying that the Cotswolds is an utterly charming place to visit in England, but the historic village of Bibury might just charm you even more. This civil parish in Gloucestershire is a short drive from Cirencester and possibly the most famous village in the Cotswolds. Bibury is located on the River Coln, a Thames contributary that winds its way through the little village. It’s famously been described as ‘the most beautiful village in England’ by William Morris, the British artist. It’s certainly the most photographed; Arlington Row, the National Trust site in Bilbury, can actually be found on the inside cover of British passports! The pretty village of Bibury in the Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful villages in EnglandIf you visit Bibury, you’ll find yourself walking amongst beautiful stone houses, down narrow lanes and surrounded by greenery and wildflowers. Bibury is easily one of the most beautiful English villages and almost feels like a step into the past.✅ Discover

Have you ever been to Cotter, Arkansas?If you don’t live somewhere near Northwest Arkansas or Southwest Missouri, the answer might be no…and that’s too bad….because it is definitely a little place worth exploring!When I was a little girl, my Daddy worked for a company called Ozark Sash and Door owned and operated in Springdale and Berryville, Arkansas by the Hanby family. Before the days of the big box stores, there was a hardware store of some type in most every little community. Daddy traveled a regular route weekly through Missouri and Arkansas, selling building materials to those little stores. Sometimes, Mother and I would ride with him…On Tuesdays, his route took him from Harrison to Mountain Home, with many stops in between. Traveling the old 62 highway back in those days took us across the Cotter Bridge…The old bridge is unique in many ways. Sitting high above the White River, it is beautiful with its patented rainbow arches and lighted lamps. As a little girl however, crossing the bridge was fun for another reason. When on the bridge headed toward Cotter, a large, old railroad trestle sits to your left, angling diagonally toward your path. It intersects the Cotter Bridge just at the end, crossing underneath at the last minute. Sometimes, a train would be chugging across that trestle bridge just as we, in Daddy’s truck, were driving across the Cotter bridge. It was always exciting – looking just a tiny bit like we were surely about to collide with the train (in my little girl’s mind). It was a little bit scary – and lots of fun!The Cotter Bridge has an interesting history. According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, it was completed in 1930. Originally operated as a toll bridge to recoup construction costs, it allowed east-west travelers a reliable White River crossing. Ferries used previously were often unavailable due to frequent flooding in the area, and the closest detour crossing was 100 miles to the north in Branson, Missouri. Designed by the Marsh Engineering Company in Des Moines, Iowa, the graceful structure is still beautiful today.When highway 62 was rerouted near the turn of this century, a new bridge was built just a short distance to the northeast. Thankfully, the old bridge was preserved and remains open to vehicle traffic for anyone who likes to veer off the beaten path.All these years later, a visit to the Cotter bridge is still something I enjoy. I make the drive over several times a year…it’s a great little day trip. Beneath the bridge, there is a pleasant little city park on the banks of the White River. Big Springs Park is a relaxing gathering place for families, fishermen, and old