The Estuary Traditional Cache
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This cache is placed as part of the New York State Park Saratoga/Capital District Region Geocache Challenge. Starting at the Kayak/Canoe launch you follow the path and walk down the steps or the path to the right. You will then see a creek known by locals as “Schodack Creek”. The creek is the Muitzes Kill which is actually an estuary.
This cache is placed as part of the New York State Park Saratoga/Capital District Region Geocache Challenge. There are 44 Geocache hidden within 11 state parks and state historic sites in the Saratoga/Capital District region, and geocachers finding them all will be eligible to enter their names in a drawing for valuable prizes. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, you can pick up a Geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites, or download the passport at www.nysparks.com.
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to stamp your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item.
You can park at the kayak/canoe launch in the designated areas. Starting at the Kayak/Canoe launch you follow the path and walk down the steps or the path to the right. You will then see a creek known by locals as “Schodack Creek”. The creek is the Muitzes Kill which is actually an estuary. If you look north, on the dock, you will notice where the Muitzes Kill comes along the park by the bridge near the entrance. This part of the island was originally known as Upper Schodack Island.
Schodack Island State Park is open during the summer months from 7:00am to sunset and 7:00am to 4:30pm the rest of the year. There is a $6 entry fee into the park starting the middle of April on weekend and holidays only during the summer months until Columbus Day. The bathrooms are open year round and are heated in the winter. You can reach the park office at 518-732-0187 for more information.
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