Chasing the Tide Traditional Cache
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Steveston Island (Shady Island) , located on the south arm of the Fraser River near Steveston, formed as a result of the deposition of dredged materials. Over time, the substrate has stabilized and today it is one of the most significant natural areas in Richmond, supporting a combination of bottomland forest, low sand dunes and salt marsh habitats. It provides extensive critical habitat for nesting birds, including bald eagles (this is a nesting site) and a variety of waterfowl species. At low tide, large flocks of shorebirds and ducks forage throughout the year in the exposed saltmarsh vegetation.
To get to the Island you must either take a boat or wait for a low tide. You are able to walk to the island on the east end when the tide is out. You should check the tide tables for the Steveston area as part of the planning process. Remember to Plan carefully as you do not want to be stuck on the Island after the tide comes in!
Our Group of myself Cookie_Cacher, Tite lines, t@bbywmn, PrincessJ walked the entire island finding 7 caches and placing 4 in about 3hrs.
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