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They’re off: 2nd Great Trail Treasure Hunt

The 2nd annual edition of The Great Trail Treasure Hunt kicked off was announced June 17th and is expected to build on the success of last year, with nearly 1, 000 participants.

The 2nd annual edition of The Great Trail Treasure Hunt kicked off was announced June 17th and is expected to build on the success of last year, with nearly 1, 000 participants.

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, in association with Tourism Yorkton, the City of Yorkton and the Trans Canada Trail run the event.

Designed to encourage outdoor activity on the Trans Canada Trail, bikers have to hunt for small boxes scattered throughout the path -- using a combination of navigation skills both old and new to find them.

Geocaching is a 21st century take on the classic scavenger hunt. Bikers use a GPS, combined with traditional methods of navigation to seek containers with prizes and information. The containers, called caches, are hidden at particular areas along the trail. Those that find these elusive caches get prizes.

“We are excited to participate for the first time in the Great Trail Treasure Hunt and look forward to sharing Yorkton’s amazing trails with people as they enjoy geocaching,” said Executive Director Randy Goulden.

The event starts Wednesday, June 19th and ends Sunday, August 18th.