LUZON
The Philippines’ largest island, with an area of 40,420 sq mi
(104,688 sq km), it is the site of Quezon City and Manila, the
nation's capital. Located in the northern Philippine archipelago,
it is bounded by the Philippine Sea, the Sibuyan Sea, and the South
China Sea, and it is separated from Taiwan by the Luzon Strait. It
represents one-third of the country's land area and half of its
population. It is largely mountainous; in 1991 the eruption of
Mount Pinatubo altered the island's geography. As the major island,
Luzon has played the leading role in the nation's history. Manila
harbor has been important since the arrival of the Spanish in the
late 16th cent. It was on Luzon that the Filipino revolt against
Spanish rule began (1896), that U.S. forces wrested control of the
islands from Spain (1898), and that the Philippine insurrection
against U.S. rule broke out (1899). The island was invaded by
Japanese forces in several places on Dec. 10, 1941, and in early
1942 the allied forces made their last stand on Bataan peninsula
and Corregidor. Luzon was recovered (1945) after a major landing
from Lingayen Gulf (January), a bloody fight for Manila (February),
and protracted mop-up operations, which were not completed until
June. Luzon's several u.s. military bases were closed down between
1971 and 1992, in part because of the devastation caused by Mt.
Pinatubo's eruption; the one at Subic Bay was successfully
converted to a free-trade zone.
MOGA MMVIII (2008)
Welcome to Mark Twain Lake -
John F. Spalding Recreation Area.
John F. Spalding Recreation area is located
on the North side of Mark Twain Lake. This area has many different
attractions and a quiet, remote location. There are many
opportunities for hunting, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, or
bird watching.
(Source for information
can be found on the Clarence Cannon Dam
website.)
Out here, we have placed a number of caches
for your hunting pleasure. The area is accessible year round with
the exception of a special Handicap Hunt. During off season, you
must check in at the district office and let them know you are
hunting caches. Some areas of the recreation area can be gated so
you would have to park and walk in. Letting the office know will
prevent a meeting with a ranger and having to explain why you were
back there in the first place. During regular season, usually from
April - October, the area is wide open. Check the website for more
information. US Army Corps of
Engineers - Mark Twain Lake.
These caches were placed by Eagle Scouts Kyle
Jones and Kevin Linn, both from Troop 760, Boone Trails District,
Greater St. Louis Area Council. Please remember to trade up when
trading items. Check out the local businesses while in the area and
make sure you check out the South side of this beautiful
lake.
This cache is placed in the John
F. Spalding Recreation Area which is managed by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mark Twain Lake. A special thanks
to Allen Mehrer, USACOE Forester, who provided the Ammo Cans and
recommended where to hide them.
