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Gold Dust Daze is an annual event that celebrates the community and relives the adventure of gold discovery in the area during the August long weekend. This fun filled event takes place in the hamlet of Peers and McLeod Valley recreation grounds, located 35 kilometers northeast of Edson and Highway 32, 8 kilometers north of Highway 16. Activities include; parade, slo-pitch tournament, horse pull events, gymkhana, mounted shooters and Kidz Daze. Camping is available at Mcleod River for the whole weekend so come out and enjoy! For more information visit: www.golddustdaze.com Geocaching Along the Yellowhead Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Individuals try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPSenabled devices. Geocaches can be found all over the world and their locations can be quite diverse. There are a lot geocaches in the Edson area and along the Yellowhead corridor — many that can be found quickly from the highway. To find caches in Edson and along Highway 16, visit www.geocaching.com. FUN IN THE SUN Peers Gold Dust Daze, July 29 - 31 & Aug. 1, 2016 Find us on: www.gallowaystationmuseum.com 45