Oregon-grape (MITH) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

MITH Cacher: The original cache container has been muggled and a new replacement has been constructed. A revised version of the cache will be put in place here.

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Hidden : 9/1/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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McArthur Island Treasure Hunt (MITH)

The McArthur Island Treasure Hunt (MITH) series is a geo-training playground for new geocachers with a variety of cache types and difficulty levels. Caches are safe, family-friendly, and some are wheelchair accessible. All caches promote the highest standards of geocaching etiquette by encouraging cachers to practice low impact caching, respect other park users, and trade responsibly.

Most of all, they are meant to be fun!

PLEASE:  If you find a trackable (Travel Bug or Coin) and decide to take it to move to another cache, PLEASE log it.  Too many trackable items are going missing for an unknown reason.  THANKS!

A special thank you goes out to Lambman for opening up this spot for the final cache of the Mac Island MITH Series.
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This cache takes you through the quiet, lush and secluded part of the  Rivers Trail on Mac Island.  Along this path you may experience wildlife such as squirrels, marmots, a variety of birds and the odd deer.  As you stroll watch for the holly-like bushes called Oregon-grape for which this cache is named.

The Oregon-grape (Mahonia aquifolium, Berberidaceae) is an evergreen shrub related to the barberry.  It gets its name from the purple berry clusters whose dusty appearance is similar to grapes. Common in many areas along the west coast of North America in Oregon, Idaho and parts of California, it thrives in the lower to mid elevations across the southern part of the British Columbia in dry forested areas.  It grows extremely well along the back path on the outside of McArthur Island, next to the golf course.

Long valued as a source of food, the flowers and young leaves of the Oregon grape are edible and the berries are used for making jelly or wine.  The bark is a source of yellow dye and the plant antioxidant, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties. It is often found in landscaping and floral displays as a mock holly.



Also, while strolling this quiet back trail take the time to explore and observe all this island has to offer such as Saskatoon Berry bushes, Blackberries, plus various types of trees and grasses.

This project is proudly supported by the City of Kamloops.

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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)


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