Morgan Creek Park - Linn Parks Challenge Traditional Geocache
Morgan Creek Park - Linn Parks Challenge
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What is this all about???
Linn County Conservation wants YOU to visit their parks and find some Geocache's.
Linn County Conservation owns 29 Parks and Recreation areas.
The Linn Parks Challenge will take you to 25 of these 29 Parks and Recreation areas.
(Listed below)
As an extra incentive, if you “find” all of the Geocache's for all 25 locations you will be rewarded with a special collectable trackable Geocaching coin!
Only one special / collectable trackable coin will be given per household.
How is this accomplished?
Download your "Passport" HERE.
Take this Passport with you when you are seeking these Caches.
Each of these 25 Caches will contain a small plate with a 'unique' embossed tag on them. Some of the caches will also have the embossed tag on the outside of the container.
They also contain a crayon in them.
Use the tag and the crayon to mark your 'Passport' to prove that you have found this Cache!
Once your Passport is completed you may claim your special coin at Wickiup Outdoor Learning Center.
N 42° 04.960 W 091° 45.862
(10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville, IA 52341)
NOTE: - The "Special" Coin is NOW available!!!
Each Geocaching family / Household will receive a FREE special / Trackable Coin once they have completed the passport.
Other family members (that have completed this Challenge) may purchase a coin for $10.00.
This special coin may NOT be purchased by the general public.
The month of June 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of this cache Series.
The Linn Parks Challenge Series has had a great run!
The Linn Parks Challenge Series will be ending on June 30, 2024.
Special Thanks to the Geocachers that created this series and kept it going for 10 years:
Art & Marcia Temple (Cosmic Cachers), Corely Welch (CCWelch), Dave Beck (teambecks), Frank Helsell (dazedandconfused), Jeff Goodson (SuperGoober), Mike Brace (Tikibirds), Nathan Welch (welch), Ron Tonneson (RonTon) & Tim Stewart (The Weasel).
Abbe Creek School Museum
Buffalo Creek Park
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Center Point Historic Depot
Chain Lakes Natural Area
Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning Center
Goose Pond Natural Area
Harold & Ruth Rehrauer Natural Area
Hitaga Sand Ridge Prairie Preserve
Hoover Nature Trail
J. Harold Ennis Preserve
Jay G. Sigmund Memorial Site
Matsell Bridge Natural Area
Morgan Creek Park
North Cedar Natural Area
Palisades-Dows Preserve
Palo Marsh Natural Area
Pinicon Ridge Park
Rock Island Botanical Preserve
South Cedar Natural Area
Wanatee Park
Troy Mills River Access
Wakpicada Natural Area
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Wickiup Hill Natural Area
Morgan Creek Park
A wide variety of natural and recreational features can be found at Morgan Creek County Park, located off of Worcester Road in southwest Linn County.
Steep wooded hills in the east and gently rolling hills in the west, combine with the stream valley of Morgan Creek to create habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Deer, squirrels, pheasants, fox, nesting bluebirds, beaver, raccoons, snow trillium and native prairie grasses are just some of the natural features found in this 230-acre park.
Morgan Creek has several great features in addition to the wonderful wildlife habitat - including the Morgan Creek Arboretum, modern campground, reservable open shelter, playground, and extensive trail system - including groomed cross-country ski trails.
Camping
Family Campground
Camping is a popular outdoor recreation activity at Morgan Creek Park.
Campgrounds are open from April 15-October 15, ground conditions permitting.
Morgan Creek Family Campground has modern sites with electricity and water.
Campsites are equipped with a firepad and and picnic table with showers and restrooms nearby.
Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All campers must self-register and pay the required fee.
A dumping station for use by campers who camped in Linn County parks is available.
Camping discount booklets are also available from the park office and campground hosts.
Firewood is available at the campground host site.
Group Campground
A "pack-in" group campground is located at the south end of the day-use area.
A short walk is required to reach the campground.
Capacity is 15 tents or 45 people.
Facilities provided include: 6 picnic tables, 2 fire rings with grills, water spigot, primitive (pit) restroom.
Morgan Creek Shelter
The Morgan Creek Shelter is an open air facility that can be reserved during the park operating season.
Arboretum & Butterfly Garden The entrance to the is east of the family campground entrance off Worchester Road.
A one mile crushed limestone trail loops and winds through over 250 species of trees and shrubs. The plan collections include: native and exotic shade trees; ornamental trees and shrubs; prairie grasses and forbs; crabapples; lilacs; and the butterfly garden.
The Park Tour Program is available at the Arboretum.
Location
Morgan Creek Park is located at 7517 Worchester Rd, Palo, 52324.
Features
Extensive trail system
Groomed X-country ski trails
Field sports area
Expansive picnic area(s)
Playground
Prairies & wetlands
Operating Hours & Seasons
Many features of the park are open on a year-round basis.
However some will close seasonally.
Facilities or the park may be closed on occasion due to extreme weather conditions, or it becomes inaccessible due to naturally occurring conditions.
Congratulations to those that have found all 25 Caches for the Linn Parks Challenge!
A list of the Cachers that have found all 25 Caches can be viewed on the Linn Co Conservation Profile page or at this link:
Those that have completed the Linn Parks Challenge
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