GC57C4V Sterner Farm (Traditional Cache) in Pennsylvania, United States created by bobkayaker

GC57C4V ▼

A cache by bobkayaker Message this owner

Hidden : 6/20/2014

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

My wife's deceased aunt and uncle had a farm located at this site. They had a beautiful home with a grand front porch. There appears to be remnants of the house's foundation still remaining. Across the street at one time was Ditzler's School. A cute chapel along Chapel Drive still exists, while the school and farm were razed.

Sterner Farm cache is located within the 3,520-acre Swatara State Park that consists of rolling fields and woodlands situated in the Swatara Valley between Second and Blue Mountains. Scenic Swatara Creek meanders the length of the park and is surrounded by forests and wetlands that support a diversity of wildlife. Swatara Creek is a popular desination for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and trout fishing especially in the spring. The park also features 10 miles of mountain biking trails. Additionally, the Swatara Rail Trail can be explored from Lickdale to the I-81 Pine Grove interchange, and its trail grade is relatively flat with variable surfaces (stone, gravel, and pavement). Please abide by park rules and regulations. Park hours are dawn till dusk. Hunting is allowed so wear orange. Please be advised that by the order of DCNR, you are required to park in specified parking areas only. Failure to comply might result in the cache removal.