Mark Schiebelbein
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Scenic Views – Scene 1: Ranchlands
Scene 1: Ranchlands Before you is an amazing landscape of cottonwood riparian areas, hillside escarpments, wetlands, and native grasslands. Often windy, this view contains protected archaeological sites, native flowering plants and grasses, and a variety of trails (hills, flats, and river). A. Biodiversity Many species of plants and wildlife, young and old soils, and varying…
Scenic Views – Scene 2: Police Point Park
Scene 2: Police Point Park To honour the 1883-1893 North West Mounted Police detachment, this wilderness park was established by the City of Medicine Hat and the Province of Alberta in 1975 as an area for hiking and nature study. The park is home to 300 year old Cottonwood trees, yucca plants, deer, porcupines, herons,…
Scenic Views – Scene 3: Jeffries
Scene 3: Jeffries The Jeffries Scenic View above Parkview Drive was named after Chris Jeffries (1894-1963), a pioneer of organized sports in Medicine Hat. The Jeffries trail provides an incredible view of grasslands, the South Saskatchewan River and Ross Creek Coulee. In addition to steep grasslands you will see natural springs and wetlands. Across the…
Scenic Views – Scene 4: McCutcheon
Scene 4: McCutcheon Named after one of the first white settlers of Medicine Hat, the McCutcheon trail follows the McCutcheon Drive hills and showcases the areas dry, native grasslands. The trail ends at the lookout over the wetlands, revealing the contrasts within our environment. McCutcheon Dr, and McCutcheon Place were named after early pioneer Robert…
Scenic Views – Scene 5: North West Riverside
Scene 5: North West Riverside This Scenic View features a section of the Trans Canada Trail running along the north side of the river from 5th Ave. NW to the Trans Canada Highway. The area is frequented by beavers and the brambles are home to many birds, waterfowl, and cottontail rabbits. From the east end…
Scenic Views – Scene 6: Mr. Burnside
Scene 6: Mr. Burnside Named after local businessman A.P. Burns, and his company Burnside Development. This view has maintained much of its original agricultural character such as irrigated crops. Mr. Burnside Trail winds upslope from the north side of the South Saskatchewan River, passes by irrigation pivots and through areas of native grasslands. Higher up…