You will be standing near what Geologist's call glacial history,
created by glacial lake forces. A very long time ago, water covered
this area. As the earths crust rose, lakes were formed in various
areas. The lake we are talking about here is, of course, Lake
Michigan. Can you imagine that after the glaciers melted off, that
Lake Michigan as we know it now, WAS over 600 ft higher ???
Here at Woodland Dunes, the shape and direction of the dunes is
different than what you will see at Point Beach State Park and the
Ridges Sanctuary in Door Co. Rather than being parallel to the
shore, here the dunes are in a fan-shaped pattern. Geologists feel
that this occurred due to the waters receding from the south end
and creating a pivot-point for the lake-bottom sand deposits. Over
the years plants and trees have covered this area, creating an
unusual landscape.
During the warmer months the lower areas are wet and marsh-like,
but support plant-life and timber, including aspen, white birch,
and red maple; the forest floor contains elements which support a
variety of vegetation, including spinulose wood fern and
yellow-blue-bead-lily.
3/29/2009 - LOGGING REQUIREMENTS UPDATE - no biggy... Just a
picture!!
REGULATIONS & CACHE INFO
* Trails open 24hrs a day, 7 days a wk, all yr round, with
the exception of deer hunting season.You can see the sites via
hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
* Deer Hunting is done on the property, but the trailheads are
tapped off during this time. Check Dear * Hunting Schedules before
you go.
* IMPORTANT NOTE!!!!! ALL CACHES ARE PLACED FROM 0-5 FEET FROM THE
TRAILS - careful stepping around caches, as seedlings, saplings and
other new starts may be appearing.
* NO BUSHWACKING ALLOWED!!!
* Stay on the trail---Our forest floor and wetlands support many
species of birds, animals and plants. If venturing off the path you
may be harming a precious environment.
* No pets---Domesticated animals can be very harmful to the
wildlife and plants established in our natural area.
* No bicycles, snowmobiles or other vehicles---Our trails are
designed for the enjoyment of their unique natural
surroundings.
* No smoking---We think it goes without saying, but did you also
know that cigarette filters can be harmful to animals and
birds?
In order to claim this EarthCache, please rovide the following. If
the requirements are not met, your log will be deleted.
THANKS!!
Near this area you will see "Wood Duck" and "Nipissing".
1. Take and post a picture of youself/group, or if alone a
picture of your GPS. in a recognizable area near the EarthCache
2. Fill in the blanks - "Wood Duck" is the name of the ________
and "Nipissing" is the name of the ___________.
3. Take a good look around while you here. Now...can you tell
me, in a few short sentences, the difference between "Wood Duck"
and "Nipissing"?
4. At your best estimate, about how wide is "Wood Duck"? NOT THE
SIGN!! LOL You don't need a tape measure. Get creative on how you
want to measure it!
Good luck and have fun!! I will only contact you if you answers
are NOT correct.
*~*~*~*Congrats to benny7210 for FTF as well as #500 find!!
Way to go!! *~*~*~*
