The Colorful Caches of Coolbough #3 Traditional Cache
The Colorful Caches of Coolbough #3
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This is one of a series of caches in a beautiful, unique, and under-utilized section of Newaygo County.
The Coolbough Natural Area is a 400 acre preserve managed by The Nature Conservancy and the Coolbough Natural Areas Environmental Commission. The diversity of habitats is one of the features of the Coolbough Natural Areas that makes any visit an exciting trip. Visitors have the chance to explore ponds and wetlands, hike through white pine and white oak forest, search for butterflies and wildflowers on prairie and barrens remnants, and listen to the bubbling waters of Bigelow and Coolbough Creeks. While you are probably most interested in the caches, don’t forget to look up from your gpsr to take in the beauty of this place! The trails are not perfectly marked, so remember to mark your car so you can find your way back should you become disoriented! Also, hunting is permitted so be prepared or simply avoid the area during deer season!
For this cache the trail has now brought you to Coolbough Creek. This is a wonderful area to take a break and just take in the scenery. However, it is also a breeding ground for the notorious mosquito, so don’t forget your bug spray!! If you plan to search for the “Bonus” cache of this series, don’t forget to take note of the colored letter inside the cache container! There is a First to Find Prize as well!
You will need to "up" the terrain rating if you are completing all caches in this series. The round trip hike is approximately 2 miles of rolling terrain.
Parking Coords: N43 27.010 W085 43.709
**Update 6-10-2010**Several cachers have destroyed this cache in an attempt to sign the log. There IS a way to access this cache the correct way. Please be patient and thorough in your search! Also, Please do not dismantle or destroy this cache in any way. If you need a hint as to how to access the cache, please email us and we would be happy to assist. Enjoy this beautiful area!!
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