O.B.N.W.R. Traditional Cache
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Stopnthnk & CrazeVixen originally placed a cache here, took
us a little while to get it up and running. We finally got it done
and submitted it for Dot Plotter. We ran into a problem, Js2Phat
had already tried to place a cache here, and ran into a problem
himself. So we combined the two caches. We kept our caching page,
he archieved his, we kept his hiding spot because it was much
better than ours!!! :) Hope you enjoy this combined
cache!!!
This cache is NOT located in Occoquan Bay National
Wildlife Refuge. But really really close! Parking available
within feet of the cache! This is a BEAUTIFUL place! If you've been
there you know, if you haven't this is the reason I'm placing the
cache!
Located right on the Potomac and Occoquan Rivers, this 642 Acre
(roughly 1 Square mile) refuge has all different types of birds,
butterflies, fish and all other types of wildlife. Visitors that
come are asked to respect the animals that live here, it is their
home. This is a place where you come to be one with nature. No
Pets, No games, No jogging, No Picnicking, No collecting and No
Feeding of animals allowed. No hunting allowed, except at certain
events. Bicycles are restricted to entry road and wildlife drive.
Some History... When John Smith came to explore he found a Dogue
Indian Village very well established at the Occoquan's river mouth.
The native farming kept vegetation low, creating the meadows and
open areas. In 1950 the Army acquired the site and used it for a
radio transmitting station. The cows and cops were out and antennas
came in. In the 70's the base started doing top secret research
here. Electromagnetic testing kept the vegetation low again. The
base closed in the early 90's and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service grabbed this land to preserve all the wildlife and
grasslands. The O.B.N.W.R established in June 1998.
The roads were kept from the military base days, and are rotated
to protect and minimize stress for the animals. So you could be
re-routed on a different road each visit! 4 miles of roads are for
foot traffic, while 2 miles of raods are for motor vehicles and
bikes. You must stay in your vehicles on Wildlife Drive. But a slow
drive will allow you to spot the animals. This is the perfect
opportunity for a photograph! Please post your pictures that you
capture here! These are not tame animals, do not try to approach!
There is alot of education research that goes on here. Teachers
and youth leaders can set up appointments to tour and discuss
projects. Some study equipment is available on loan, fees may be
waived for educational purposes. I personally would've loved to
come here on a field trip!!
Volunteers are welcomed for biological projects and maintenance.
Groups and individuals are needed! You can pick up a volunteer
application at the Visitor contact station!
Most trails are wheelchair and stroller friendly! You must stay on
posted trails! Follow all park rules! You can pick up a brochure
near the cache that states all the rules! And use common sense!
There is a fee to enter:
Per person: $1
Per Car: $2
Hours:
April - September 7 am - 7 pm
October - March 7 am - 5 pm
All information above you can find in the brochures where cache is
placed. congrats to reedkickball for the first to find
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