BRONZE WINNER FOR OUTSTANDING HISTORICAL CACHE FOR THE 2010 HIDEY AWARDS
In the 1800s, False Cape gained a reputation as a shipping graveyard. The area got its name because its land mass resembled Cape Henry, luring boats into shallow waters. One of the area's first communities, Wash Woods, was developed by survivors of such a shipwreck. The village's church and other structures were built using cypress wood that washed ashore from the wreck. From the turn of the century until the 1960s, False Cape was a haven for a number of prestigious hunt clubs, which took advantage of the area's abundant waterfowl. The park's Wash Woods Environmental Education Center is a converted hunt clubhouse. A 1966 study of Virginia's outdoor recreation resources recommended that a substantial ocean beachfront be made available for public use on the Atlantic Ocean south of Virginia Beach. The development of the park began with the purchase of approximately 4,300 acres of land.
The terrain and difficulty are rated high due to the length of the hike or bike. I had 17 miles overall for the day while placing this cache and 7 of those were on the beach.I would suggest bringing a bicycle, plenty of water, some snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, camera, map, compass, spare batteries,cell phone, flashlight(just in case) and a sense of adventure. If you plan to do this the beach way, I would suggest doing it at low tide in and out if possible.
Watch out for snakes, skeeters and ticks! Especially in the warmer months. You may see wild horses, ferrel pigs, bald eagles, lots of water fowl and definately turtles. Treat them all with respect.
Cache is in a highly sensitive area for nature and history as well. Please be respectful of the area, stick to the trails and NO BUSHWACKING!
Take Nothing, but Pictures. Leave nothing , but Footprints.
Please return cache to orginal spot and cover well after your find, thanks!
Good Luck, Enjoy and Happy Hunting!
Note: Cache placement is authorized per FCSP Special Use Permit #01-2008
***There is absolutely no need to look in the fenced in area, by any headstone, bench or man made structure to find this cache**
Congratulations to Lego Fans for First to Find!