GC1EFZ0 BC Parks GeoRush 2008 – Norbury Lake (Traditional Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by Scottie

This cache has been archived.

Scottie: As per BC Parks regulations, this cache has now been archived as it has been in place for three years.
Thank you BC Parks for allowing me to have a cache here for the past three years.
Scottie

GC1EFZ0 ▼

A cache by Scottie Message this owner

Hidden : 7/23/2008

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Just outside the camping area.

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.

About this Cache Area...
The Steeples, a distinctive feature of the Hughes Range of the Rocky Mountains, stands clear against the sky to the east of this lightly wooded area. Just south of Fort Steele, the park encompasses Peckham's Lake and fronts on Norbury Lake. Beach areas, water sports and pleasant walking trails. Rainbow trout in Peckham's Lake. Power boats are prohibited. The Kootenay Fish Hatchery at Wardner is a short distance away.

History - The two lakes within the park – Norbury and Peckham’s - were originally both named Norbury. The name commemorates the Honourable F. Paget Norbury who settled in the area in the late 1800’s. He ranched here and was a magistrate at nearby Fort Steele during the town’s heyday. Later, the Peckham family bought some land from Norbury and the lake closest to their property was subsequently called Peckham’s Lake.

Conservation - This climate promotes the growth of Lodgepole Pine, Douglas-fir and Western Larch. Trembling Aspen is located near Peckham’s Lake. Chokebery, Thimbleberry, Willow and several species of grass form the ground cover. Alongside Norbury Creek and along the trail from the campground to the picnic area on Peckham’s Lake, one can see a diversity of plant and bird life.

Wildlife - Elk, deer, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep may be seen in the area, especially during winter months. The Columbian ground squirrel and other members of the squirrel family can be seen within the park.

This involves a very short walk just outside the camping area. There is no need to upset the environment to find this cache.