Buffalo
Bluebell Cache___
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This is the April Featured cache celebrating the Linn County
Conservation's 50th Anniversary activities
In 2008, the Linn County Conservation Board will celebrate 50
years of service to Linn County residents. A yearlong celebration
is planned to highlight all the outdoor recreation opportunities
available right here in Linn County. In celebration of Linn County
Conservation's 50th Anniversary there will be 50 GeoCaches placed
within various parks and recreation areas in the next year. Some of
the caches will reveal a "clue" that will enable you to be eligible
for a special prize drawing at the end of the season (December
2008).There is one featured cache each month.
This is the April featured cache so look for the clue.
Additional information can be obtained from the Linn County Parks Website and
the Iowa
Geocachers Website.
Located along Buffalo Creek in northern Linn County, this park
is a quiet alternative to some of the higher use Linn County parks.
The park’s 126 acres adjacent to the stream valley combine
oak-hickory woods with open meadows to provide habitat for a wide
variety of wildlife. Wild turkey, deer, raccoon, Canada geese, fox,
beaver and numerous songbirds are a few of the wildlife species
found in the park. Spring and summer provide opportunities to enjoy
many wildflowers, including a large population of blue bells in the
park. Many shaded picnic sites can be found in the park with grills
and picnic tables scattered throughout the picnic area. The
northern end of the park is closed to vehicle traffic and provides
a peaceful, level hiking area. The far north end of the park is
designated as a dog training area where pets may be exercised
without being on a leash.
This cache is an ammo can located in the dog walking part of the
park along the trail. The park gate is closed in the winter and
will require a longer walk than during the camping season
months.
Park is closed between 10:30 pm and 6:00 am.