GC1EDWH BC Parks GeoRush 2008 - Pinecone Burke Mountain (Traditional Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by M.S. thebrain and Pinky

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A cache by M.S. thebrain and Pinky Message this owner

Hidden : 7/24/2008

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache was placed in a great view area on the way to Munro Lake

BC Parks and the BCGA are proud to be partners in celebrating BC's 150th Birthday with geocaching in our provincial parks. This is one of 100 geocaches placed by BCGA members in Provincial Parks across the province.

Nature & Culture * Cultural Heritage - Pinecone Burke Park includes part of the traditional territory of the Katzie First Nation, and borders a Katzie Indian Reserve. The area within the park was used extensively for its plant, fish and wildlife resources. The Five Fingers alpine area north of Widgeon Lake, has long been a destination for mountain climbers. First assents date back to the early 1920’s. An abandoned mine tunnel and old steam donkey west of Pitt Lake are evidence of resource use in the area. * Conservation - Pinecone Burke Park protects the western shore of Pitt Lake, the largest fresh water tidal lake in North America. It is a wilderness area protecting old-growth forests, numerous alpine lakes, rugged terrain and remnant icefields. Widgeon Slough is the largest freshwater marsh in southwestern BC and Widgeon Lake is largest hanging lake in Greater Vancouver’s north shore mountains. All five species of Pacific salmon, cutthroat trout, steelhead trout, and migratory Dolly Varden char can be found in the park. Pinecone Burke Park provides habitat for black-tailed deer, mountain goats, black bears and grizzly bears. Six sensitive or vulnerable species occur in the park, including the tailed frog, great blue heron, Vaux’s swift, Huttons’ vireo, shrew mole, and the Pacific jumping mouse. The park also contains nationally recognized wetlands in the Widgeon Valley.

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