Hickory Hills Indian Mounds Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

Iowa.Landmark: This cache is being archived, at least temporarily, to allow publication of a new series of geocaches placed by, and sponsored by Warren County Conservation and naturalist Logan Roberts. Please feel free to contact Ms. Roberts via e-mail to loganroberts [at] warrenccb [dot] org if you have any questions.

Warren County Conservation has placed a new set of themed caches in public areas managed by WCCB and related agencies. These caches, in their second year, are likely to become an annual feature in the county but they will only be available from April into November. It may be possible to have this cache unarchived in November so that it can be available for cachers to find in the winter months. If you wish to pursue this option please coordinate with Ms. Roberts and inform me (Iowa.Landmark) as well.

Ms. Roberts may be able to assist you with retrieval of your geocache container and log whether or not you elect to have it unarchived for winter. Please contact her for assistance if needed.

Warren County would like to encourage geocaching in the lands they manage, but with a little more oversight than in the past. To that end the WCCB has published requirements for geocache placement at the bottom of their geocaching web page at http://www.warrenccb.org/geocaching. The policy and permit form can also be obtained directly at http://www.warrenccb.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Warren-County-Geocaching-Policy1.pdf.

Thank you for your attention and understanding. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

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Hidden : 10/1/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Hickory Hills Park is located south of Indianola. This cache is north of one of the 5 Indian Mounds in the park. (small mounds)

Thought this end of the park needed a separate cache since it has it's own history.

The Woodland Indian Culture is the name given to those people who lived in the eastern half of the United States approximately 3,000 to 1,000 years ago. From the evidence collected at the village site near the mounds, we know that Native Americans lived in the area throughout that time period. They hunted the abundant wildlife and collected roots, berries, seeds and nuts of the surrounding woods and prairie. One of the most interesting characteristics of the Woodland Culture was the construction of large earthen mounds, usually found on the highest point of the ridge above the village site. The mounds are believed to have served either as burial sites for important tribal leaders or as some part of the religious ceremonies of the villagers.

A series of conical mounds are located along the ridge at the northern edge of Hickory Hills. The area was a sacred place to the Woodland people and continues to provide a link to those who were here so long before us. There are 5 mounds altogether. You will see 4 of the small mounds as you look for this cache. When you head out, take the trail fork to your right to see the largest of the mounds. head north about halfway between the 2nd and 3rd mound (mowed circles) for the easiest way to this cache.

Cache is a decon container. It should be very easy to find in an obvious spot about 75 feet off the trail.

Cache was replaced on 5/10/09 - so it should stay nice and dry now.

Cache replaced on 4/21/13.

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