Rice Rat Traditional Geocache

The marsh rice rat is a semiaquatic North American rodent. It usually occurs in wetland habitats such as swamps and salt marshes. It is found mostly in the eastern and southern United States, from New Jersey and Kansas south to Florida. The marsh rice rat is active during the night, makes nests of sedge and grass, and occasionally builds runways. It has a diverse diet that includes plants, fungi, and a variety of animals.

Just off of a hiking/biking trail. Not much shade on some of the trails. Be sure to bring plenty of water. You may get wet feet and bug spray is recommended depending on the season.

Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks. The scenic Myakka River flows through 57 square miles of wetlands, prairies and woodlands. The park is popular for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife observation.

As of June 2013, the Park Entrance Fees are as follows:

·  Vehicle (2-8 People):$6.00

·  Vehicle (1 person): $4.00

·  Extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass: $2.00

·  Motorcycle: $4.00

·  Pedestrians & bicyclists: $2.00

Placed with permission of Assistant Park Manager Steve Giguere