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Alder - An Island Spirit Legacy Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Skookum Bear: As the cache owner has not indicated that they have visited the cache location to replace it if it was missing, perform needed maintenance, or verify that it is still there within a reasonable amount of time, I am regretfully archiving the cache to clear it from the active cache database and open the area to new caching opportunities. If the cache owner would like to replace a cache at this location, please submit a new geocache listing and it will be reviewed under the current Geocaching guidelines.

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Hidden : 4/1/2012
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Thank you to SugernSpice for sponsoring the cache

Alder - An Island Spirit Legacy Cache.



The Cowichan Valley Trail will take you from Duncan through Lake Cowichan and down past the Kinsol Trestle following former CN and E&N railway lines. With many access points and 8 trestles, it's a beautiful trail to walk, jog or bike. From the Island Spirit Team, we hope you enjoy your time in the Cowichan Valley.

All the Island Spirit Legacy Caches are within a 2 steps of the trail, unless otherwise noted. There is no need to bushwack or trample the vegetation.





Alder


On Vancouver Island the sun-loving Alder is the most common leaf-bearing tree. They prefer to grow along streams, rivers, and lakeshores. The Red Alder tree in BC is unique because it has the only root system West of the Rocky Mountains that is capable of creating healthier soil by how it uses nitrogen. Alder is an excellent wood for building furniture and is prized in British Columbia for its flavor when making smoked salmon.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Raq bs ybt, onfr bs fznyy gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)