After years of the Geodawgz enjoying caches throughout
NorthEast Pennsylvania and the Southerntier of New York, we decided
it time for us to give back to the geocaching community with the
type of cache that we prefer the most! As such, this is a 7 part
multi-stage cache taking you on a 5 mile hike though an area that
is preserved by The Nature Conservancy and the Woodbourne
Stewardship Committee. These grounds will give you a feeling and
appreciation for what a Pennsylvania Forest looked like in a time
long gone.
The following is a trail map depicting the recommended path you
take whereby you leave the parking area and head down the Yellow
trail "Swamp Loop Trail" staying left to go around the swamp,
picking up the orange trail "Woodruff Hill Trail" and staying right
crossing the stream to continue to the blue trail "Cope's Ramble
Trail" which you will follow throughout the sanctuary, ending again at
the yellow or "Swamp Loop Trail" Here is an image of the map
depicting this recommended path.
At the end of each stage of this cache, you will find a
container that looks like this
Inside each container is a question that you will need to answer
regarding trees that are indigenous to Pennsylvania. The correct
answer to each question will give you the missing coordinate needed
to find the next stage in the cache. All caches are found close the
the trail (no more than about 30 feet off). Due to the length of
this cache, hints will be provided below to help you locate each
container should you have problems. As a note, all containers are
hidden in a traditional manner, none are meant to be extremely
difficult or destructive to the area.
The following are the clues you will find at the end of each
stage that relate to a specific tree. Each will contain a multiple
choice answer that will provide you with the missing coordinate
that you will need. I also recommend you consider boots, bug spray,
and water or even a nice picnic lunch.
1. I provide food for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Most people
easily recognize me because of my smooth grayish silver bark.
2. Do not eat my wilted leaves due to the poison I contain. I am
a popular flavoring in soda, ice cream, medicine and jam. My wood
made into furniture has a beautiful red hue.
3. My fruit starts out with a green messy flesh but soon can be
dried to a delicious snack. Many furniture makers love me for my
dark-brown wood.
4. I am the official state tree of Pennsylvania. My bark has
been used to tan hides. I can be utilized for shelter and shade
year round.
5. I AM the Louisville Slugger! I also become my name when
burned in your hearth.
6. I become sweet when boiled down. I have cousins named red,
soft, striped, big-leaf and Norway.
I hope that you enjoy your time here at Woodbourne Sanctuary as
much as the Geodawgz have. Below are pictures of what awaits you.
Enjoy!
