It is that time of the year again to put away your snow shovels and park your RV on one of the province’s beautiful provincial parks, with each offering a unique experience like no other. With beautiful bright pink skies and late sunsets, the long summer nights are nothing short of spectacular in the boreal forest and rolling hills of Saskatchewan.

Here are five provincial parks to visit this summer …

1— Douglas Provincial Park

Located roughly 150 km southeast of Watrous, Douglas Provincial Park sits on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Diefenbaker, the largest body of water in southern Saskatchewan. The provincial park also has sand dunes that tower over 25 meters above the grasslands down below that make you feel like you are in the desert. The park offers 149 RV camping sites, with 140 that are electrified.

Further activities include a 9 km sand dunes loop trail, swimming, fishing, boating, and exploring bird and wildlife habitats. Harbor Golf Club in the neighboring village of Elbow is also a scenic course for golfers looking to hit the links. For more information visit parks.sask.ca.

2 — Moose Mountain Provincial Park

Nestled into southern Saskatchewan’s highest plateau in deeply wooded forests, Moose Mountain Provincial Park is about 135 km northwest of Weyburn. Sitting on Kenosee Lake, the rolling hills are hundreds of meters above the surrounding plains. The provincial park also has 358 RV sites, with 303 that are electrified. The park is known for having elk, moose and abundant wildlife.

Further activities include swimming, fishing, kayak rentals, Golf Kenosee, ATV trails and a small waterpark with water slides. The park also has three service centers with 24-hour showers. For more information visit parks.sask.ca.

3 — Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Towering over the Saskatchewan prairies at over 1,400 meters above sea level, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park borders Alberta and is about 450 km south of Martensville. The rugged cliffs and pine forests also offer plenty of views of the valley and the beautiful blue water of Lake Loch Leven. The park also features more than 900 campsites, with 650 on the Saskatchewan side. Elk, moose, porcupines, white-tailed deer and cougars are just some of the wildlife visitors will encounter.

More activities include hiking, horseback riding, ziplining, boating and full-service options for RV campers in and around Centre Block. For more information visit parks.sask.ca.

4 — Narrow Hills Provincial Park

Overlooking the turquoise and sparkling Gem Lakes, Narrow Hills Provincial Park is about 250 km north of Martensville. The park is also known for having panoramic views of Grace Lake that was formed by glacial activity over 10,000 years ago. Lower Fishing Lake provides provides 80 electrified RV sites out of 107 in the park. Black bears, elk, moose, and muskrat sightings are common.

Further activities include hiking, fishing, cycling, and geocaching. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling are common in the winter. For more information visit saskparks.com.

5 — Echo Valley Provincial Park

Located in the rolling hills of Qu’Appelle Valley, Echo Valley Provincial Park is about 125 km south of Weyburn. Overlooking Echo Lake and Pasqua Lake, the park offers views of ravines and valley slopes that have plenty of greenery. RV campers will also be welcomed by 300 sites, with 176 electrified — some offer full hookups.

Plenty of wildlife are also on site for visitors to experience, ranging from racoons and foxes to beavers and birds. Fishing, kayaking, boating and canoeing are among some of the summer activities. For more information visit saskparks.com.

For Traveland RV inventory in Saskatchewan for Watrous, Weyburn and Martensville, visit travelandrvcanada.com.