Echo Dale Beach

Just a short drive outside of the city, surrounded by the cliffs of the South Saskatchewan River valley, Echo Dale is Medicine Hat's answer to what to do on hot summer days.  The giant man-made lake is well kept through the warm months, and then drained as the temperature drops.  The secluded nature of the park makes the location seem special for those who go out of their way to check it out.  That's not to say it doesn't get busy, but the evening I was there we almost had the place to ourselves.  Who could complain about that?  It's a really beautiful spot to pass the time with friends and relax.