Anchorage has a wonderful tradition of allowing residents to establish memorials within park boundaries. These memorials can be as simple as a bench or as elaborate as rock gardens and giant iron sculptures. The Coastal Trail is home to three memorials. I thought it would be nifty to establish caches at or nearby each of the memorials.
Also, I'm attempting to make each of the hides inventive and just a little different. Each cache location presents its own challenges. Hopefully, I can come up with something out of the ordinary and worthy of these memorials.
Hannah Cove Marker Stone
First up is Hannah Cove. Hannah Cove is a large boulder garden right on the edge of the Inlet. It's very close to Elderberry Park and was created more than ten years ago. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any information available on the web describing Hannah or her life. However, I do remember a few things dating from when the park was dedicated. Hannah was young - in her 20's and had a real love of Alaska and the outdoors. I believe her family and friends raised the funds for the park.
Hannah Cove is a very special memorial in a gorgeous location (the sunsets can be especially breathtaking). To access Hannah Cove, park in the Elderberry Park parking lot. Walk down to the Coastal Trail and turn left onto the trail. Walk down the trail and through the tunnel. The Hannah Cover Marker Stone will be visible as you come through the tunnel.
NOTE: This area can be quite muggly. When replacing the cache, make sure you hide it thoroughly. The cache location can be seen - especially from the north. So it's important to tuck that puppy way up and in, but not too far. Not so far that it gets stuck. Also, this cache requires NO DIGGING or EXCAVATION. It's not under anything.
Congratulations to Oleruns for the FTF!!!!