GCY1HJ N'ha-a-tik (Traditional Cache) in Texas, United States created by BiT

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Hidden : 8/30/2006

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N'ha-a-tik

N'ha-a-tik, more commonly know as Ogopogo, is the name given to the reputed lake monster that dwells in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada.

Okanagan First Nations have a much longer history with Ogopogo than white people. The name for Ogopogo used by the interior Salish is N'ha-a-itk. Other references to the "Great-beast-in-the-lake" and the "Snake-in-the-lake" have also been noted. Local First Nations were always leery of traveling across the lake and often carried animals that could be sacrificed in the event that Ogopogo was spotted. It was documented in the history of Okanagan Mission that no aboriginals were willing to fish near Squally Point, where the entrance to Ogopogo's cave supposedly lies. Petroglyphs, or pictographs, found near the headwaters of Powers Creek, show an ancient illustration of a serpent-like beast. Many feel this is the earliest evidence of Ogopogo's existence.

Stealth is required as well as a pen or pencil to sign the log.