Monthly Archives: March 2014

Rosthern Mayoral Welcome

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Nezgar

We have just received the following words from the Mayor of Rosthern: Welcome Geocachers to Rosthern Saskatchewan! The Town of Rosthern is delighted to host your 2014 international geocaching event. Here is how I hope you will you find our … Continue reading →

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Scenic Saskatchewan Sunday – Road Trip!

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Nezgar

The road home after a long day of caching can provide some stunning views around sunset.  Like Hank said, “there’s nothing to block your view!” The road may be straight and long, but not necessarily boring, especially when caching along … Continue reading →

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Featured Geocache – Corner Cache

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Nezgar

While not terribly nearby the Mega Event location, it is one of Saskatchewan’s more well-known locations by those from out of the province, and is worth checking out if it is by chance on your route to the Mega. This … Continue reading →

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Featured Geocache – Struthers Lake Forest

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Nezgar

About 1.5 hrs northeast of Rosthern is Saskatchewan’s second oldest geocache, hidden in May 2001! This cache is in Struther’s Lake Park, and is found after a nice hike through the forest. This is a great place to spot some … Continue reading →

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Scenic Saskatchewan Sunday – Fish Creek Church

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Nezgar

Along the East side of the South Saskatchewan River near Rosthern is a scenic drive along many historic sites from the Riel Rebellion. This area hosts many scenic views and lots of interesting sites to visit.  We plan to have … Continue reading →

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Featured Geocache – Great Wall of Saskatchewan

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Nezgar

An oddity on the prairies, this stone wall has been featured in many local guidebooks. In 1962, farmer Albert Johnson began arranging the stones plucked from his fields into this wall.  It is held together without mortar or cement, is … Continue reading →

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Scenic Saskatchewan Sunday – Waskesiu River

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Nezgar

In the coming weeks we will be featuring information about one of Saskatchewan’s ‘must sees’; Prince Albert National Park. By wandering through the forest you will experience a side to our province that many have never seen. Blow away the … Continue reading →

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Mega Events: A Survival Guide

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Nezgar

Guest blogger Dave DeBaeremaeker (DeBaere) recently wrote about Mega Events and how to get the most out of them on his blog.  He has given permission to re-post it for visitors to the Living Skies 2014 Website. We felt this … Continue reading →

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Scenic Saskatchewan Sunday – Aurora

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Nezgar

The vastness of the open prairie affords us wonderful opportunities for stargazing, and on occasion, amazing views of the aurora borealis.  The photos below were taken just north of Regina in February.

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Rosthern Winter Festival – Saturday, March 8, 2014

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Nezgar

Rosthern, Saskatchewan, our host town is having their Winter Festival this Saturday. (Tomorrow!) Living Skies 2014 committee members and volunteers will be there to help out with a “Learn to Geocache” event at the Library, and be at the arena … Continue reading →

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