Salal - 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This cache has been archived.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 : 4/9/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Thank you to coast2coast2coast for sponsoring the cache

Salal - An Island Spirit Legacy.


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, there is no need to bushwack or trample the vegetation unless otherwise noted.





Salal


Salal is a dominant low laying shrub found in British Columbia's coastal forest. These sometimes impenetrable shrubs can grow to 1.5m wide and up to 4m high. The branches are strong and flexible allowing for the weight of the region's wet heavy snow. Salal is a common undergrowth for the Cowichan Valley's evergreens, but can easily grow in all conditions. Its leathery dark green pointed leaves are cultivated and sold to North American florists for use in flower arrangements. Salal berries are edible and have been a staple of Coastal First Nations people. The black or reddish-blue berries are most often eaten fresh or made into jams and preserves. The First Nations made the berries into dried cakes that could be stored and reconstituted in the winter months. Salal flowers bloom from May to July in pinkish or white downward facing bell shaped clustes.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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