Watch it: If getting dirty is your thing, check out Mud Mania, the mud bog at the Prince Albert Exhibition, on August 13, 2011.
Do it: Want more mud? The Rockglen District in south central Saskatchewan hosts its annual mud drag racing at Rockin' Beach. Three classes of modified trucks events, and truck and quad races will take place on August 6 and 7, 2011. Visit the Rockglen Tourism website for information.
Win it/Fish it: This year is the 41st Nipawin Pike Festival in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Fish for 40 tagged pikes and be in the running to win a Polaris Sportsman four-wheeler, just one of the awesome prizes. Participants can fish from Father's Day in June until September, and at $5 to enter, what is there to lose? Check out the event website for details.
Ride it: Moose Mountain and Narrow Hills provincial parks offer designated, signed ATV roads and trails to ride. Both parks are known for their exceptional fishing, camping and wildlife. Moose Mountain Provincial Park is open to ATV riding from June to September. Narrow Hills Provincial Park also offers ATVers some rewarding riding.
See it: saskatv.com is the forum to watch for what is happening when it comes to ATVing in Saskatchewan. Founded by Kevin Paré, and his father, Gary Paré, in 2005, it now has more that 1,200 members. Gary is the current president of the Saskatchewan All Terrain Vehicle Association (SATV).
“The site promotes ATV riding in Saskatchewan and you can find out what is happening and where,” he said.
Ride it: Explore hundreds of miles of trails in northern Saskatchewan.
"There are a bunch of little lakes you can ride to only on an ATV and you can bring your fishing pole," said Paul Chevrier, who owns Little Bear Lake Resort with his wife, Tammy.
The resort, which accommodates about 30, is located north of Narrow Hills Provincial Park. Paul said that what makes it unique up there is that you can step out of the resort straight onto the trails.
"There are all different levels of trails, including dry and wet trails, lots of different terrain and lots of mud if that is what you like," he said.
See it: Gary Paré, president of the Saskatchewan All Terrain Vehicle Association (SATV), recommends visiting the lakes in northern Saskatchewan. Candle Lake is known for quadding, golfing and accommodation. Chitek Lake has lots of mud and water, and Lower Fishing Lake offers excellent camping.
"If you are going quadding, take your fishing rod," said Paré.
He likes to ride where he hunts; this includes the Hudson Bay area, all the way east up to the Manitoba border, all the way west to Porcupine Plain and to Preeceville.
"During the course of a summer we can put on 1,000 miles," said Paré, who rides a Can-Am.
Paré also recommends the Nesbitt Provincial Forest trails, situated north of Saskatoon, which are all sand trails.
See SATV for ATVing information in Saskatchewan.
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