Sometimes I need to take a break from the hard topics and dip what excites me. It was a joy to write a little bit about backcountry camping and so much fun to share a tiny bit of an epic canoe trip done by a boy and his dog.

Teen paddles 2 months from Canmore to summer job in northern Sask.

Zev Heuer's commute to his summer job was unconventional. He spent two months navigating rivers through mountains, prairieland, parkland and boreal forest.

The 15-year-old and his dog Blaze arrived at Missinipe, Sask., Monday. They were greeted by a small army of coworkers and friends, who paddled out to escort him in.

How to camp in Saskatchewan's backcountry

Where can you go? Almost anywhere! Wondering what to bring? I’ve got a few tips and tricks in this piece. Get packed and get off the grid. It’s so worth it.