Meet the Beech Tree. Take your picutre by a Beech Tree and post it on the website. Peninsula Plans to create a memory photo book of park visitors by Beech Trees. Prizes in this cache are intended for children ages ten and younger, as supplies are limited.
Beech Bark Disease is caused by an exotic scale insect and a Neonectria fungus. Both are present in Door County. In coming years, DNR foresters will work with park staff to remove diseased trees, especially those that pose a safety concern in high-use recreational areas.
It's a short, easy walk from a park road and along a trail to this cache. Notice the deer exclosure cage nearby. Three exclosure cages were constructed in Peninsula State Park in 1992 to demonstrate the effects of deer browse on forest plants. A second cage is by the Nature Center and a third is on park land near Gibraltar School.
This cache is part of Peninsula State Park's Like to Hike program. Participate in five or more "silent sports" and be eligible to purchase a custom pin for just $3. Pick up a free Like to Hike log at Park Headquarters or the nature center, or visit wiparks.net and search "Peninsula Like to Hike" for more information.
A Wisconsin DNR Geocache Placement Notification (Form 2500-118) has been submitted and approved by the Peninsula State Park Superintendent.