GNCR - Spruce Creek Bridge Traditional Cache
Doh!mofo: Have moved out of the area so am archiving this series
GNCR - Spruce Creek Bridge
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From Burrage Creek to Bell 1 Bridge, this section of the Cassair highway is home to the Great Northern Circle Route cache series. I live approximately in the middle of this stretch of the highway and am constantly amazed at how beautiful it is.
All the caches are micro - either a camo'd match container or a camo'd pop bottle blank - and all are hanging. The caches are placed close to areas large enough for vehicles to park safely. Although the road doesn't have much traffic, please don't stop on the sides of the road as it is narrow and it can be unsafe to do so. Besides the natural beauty of the area, it is also home to an abundance of wildlife. I have been fortunate to see moose, black and grizzly bears, wolves, a bobcat and various birds. If you want to experience the entire Great Northern Circle Route, here are some handy directions: From Prince George, travel west along Yellowhead Highway 16. Vanderhoof is the first community (97 km), and then Smithers (175 kilometres). Head north on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway 37 to Meziadin Junction (161 km) and take a side trip to Stewart and Hyder Alaska (62km). Back on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway 37, Dease Lake (329km) is the last community before the Alaska Highway 97 and Yukon Border (234km). A side trip to Atlin is 370 kilometres west along the Alaska Highway 97, and 97 kilometres south. Return to the Alaska Highway 97 and from Watson Lake, drive south into the northern Rockies to Fort Nelson (525 km). Continue south to Fort St John (387 km), the beginning of Peace River Country, and Dawson Creek (73 km), Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway 97. Prince George (406km) is the tour's southern destination. BEAR AWARENESS When in Bear Country: Avoid conflict by practicing prevention. Be alert. Look for signs of recent bear activity. These include droppings, tracks, evidence of digging, and claw or bite marks on trees. Make your presence known by talking loudly, clapping, singing, or occasionally calling out. Some people prefer to wear bells. Whatever you do, be heard! It doesn't pay to surprise a bear. Keep children close at hand and within sight. Photographing bears can be dangerous. Use a long-range telephoto lens. There is no guaranteed minimum safe distance from a bear - the further, the better. Stay away from dead animals. Bears may attack to defend such food. It is best not to hike with dogs, as dogs can antagonize bears and cause an attack. An unleashed dog may bring a bear back to you. Never leave pets unattended. Children should not: Run or play in areas with dense bush. Play unsupervised in bear country. Make animal-like sounds while hiking or playing. Approach bears, especially bear cubs. Be encouraged to pet, feed, or pose for a photo with bears, even if they appear tame. If you encounter a bear at the roadside: Remain in your vehicle. Don't get out even for a "quick photo". Keep your windows up. Do not impede the bear from crossing the road. If you park to view bears at a distance, leave your car well off the road to avoid accidents.
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