Snag a Cache in the Boneyard Traditional Cache
Snag a Cache in the Boneyard
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Please return cache exactly as you found it ~ this cache is listed as a difficulty level of 3.5 so it should not be an easy find; need the help of cachers to maintain this difficulty level.
While hiking in Lake Lizzie Preserve, I came across an area that was strangely beautiful; the first thought that came to mind was “boneyard.” Before me was a spectacular array of interesting shapes formed by snags strewn across the landscape. I placed this cache in the vicinity of the boneyard, so you might enjoy and appreciate its beauty too. A snag is a dead or dying tree that is still standing, often missing the top or most of the smaller branches. Snags occur as a result of disease, lightning, fire, animal damage, too much shade, drought, root competition… and old age. Snags provide critical habitat for many species. Birds, small mammals, and other wildlife use snags for nests, nurseries, storage areas, foraging, roosting, and perching. Rotting trees are excellent as nesting places for mammal species, and decaying logs are also home to salamanders, shrews, snakes, beetles, and many other species. When the tree fully decomposes, the stored nutrients eventually end up back into the soil.
This is the first cache I have placed; it is one of several caches located in Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve. This cache is right off a main trail so there is no need to bushwhack. It is a fairly clear shot, perhaps 125ft or so from trail. Be sure to explore the area and you will discover a variety of interesting snags. Please place cache back exactly as you found it. The Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve at 950 acres is one of Florida's best sites for hiking, horseback riding and nature viewing. It offers 14 miles of trails of which only 6 miles are marked. The trails wind through a variety of habitats and pass by Lake Lizzie and Trout Lake. The preserve is a truly serene place with plenty of photo opportunities. You may encounter birds, gopher tortoises, and deer, rooted-up earth where a wild boar was looking for something tasty to eat, or discover some of the many animal tracks. The trails are flanked with native palmetto, pine trees, and magnificent oaks.
There are two entrances into the preserve. One entrance is located just off Bass Highway (recommended for this cache, follow Midland Drive from Bass Hwy) and the other is on Old Melbourne Highway, which leads to Marsh Loop and Lake Lizzie Loop. The park is open from dawn till dusk. I highly recommend bringing an adequate supply of water/beverages if plan to hike mid-day or during the hot summer months. Happy caching!!
First to Find Honors goes to Williamgillette, Congratulations!
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