This cache is part of a series called the “Prairie Storms Adventure Trail” developed by Living Skies 2014 MEGA Event volunteers. Enjoy the hidden secrets of Southern Saskatchewan by getting off the beaten trail to sites seldom visited, scenic views, historic sites and buildings. The name also pays tribute to the Alberta's “Prairie Winds Adventure Trail” which was created for the Best of the Bad (WestCan 1) MEGA event in 2011.
This series will also take you along the Red Coat Trail, which is a 1,300 km route through southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta taken in 1874 by the North-West Mounted Police in their quest to bring law and order to the Canadian West. In Saskatchewan, Highway 13 is designated as Red Coat Trail.
The Continental Divide is usually referred to the Rocky Mountains where the water-shed separates to flow to the Pacific Ocean or to the Atlantic Ocean. All the water in this area flows eastward to the Atlantic side of North America. However, the question raised is "where" in the Atlantic. The land to the north of this ridge is in the Hudson Bay water-shed area. The waters will flow north towards the Saskatchewan River. The land to the south of this ridge is in the Gulf of Mexico water-shed area. The water will flow south towards the Missouri River to connect with the Missippii River. Thus, you have a "continental divide. The altitude for this ridge is over 1000 meters above sea level.
To receive a Special Edition Living Skies Geocoin, you must have logged, as "found" at least
45 of the “Prairie Storms Adventure Trail” caches. Please send an e-mail to
prairiestorms@livingskies2014.ca and we will check your profile and contact you for mailing arrangements. There are approximately
30 geocoins available.
