Deer Run Series - "Deer Fly Run!"
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We used to drive down this road almost every evening, however, the road is now closed to vehicles. The best place to park is on Burt Road by the little bridge off Hwy 5. There is no room to park coming in from German School Road. Enjoy the walk and the wildlife.
Although these caches are in a series, they are all stand-alone caches, and they are not connected to a final cache.
This container will hold coins and small TB's.
When our kids were little we made a habit of taking them for a car ride out into the country just before bed. Bath, jammies and head to the car . . . this was the routine almost every night during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. By the time we got home, both kids were asleep and we were quite relaxed from a very enjoyable drive in the country.
We always told the kids we were going on a "Deer Run" because we would usually see several white-tailed deer. But as we drove around the St. George area we would also see pheasants, American kestrels, red-tailed hawks, Baltimore orioles, indigo bunting, belted kingfishers, falcons, wild turkeys, great blue heron, night heron, several species of ducks, loons, swans, geese, turtles, beavers, muskrats, coyotes, fishers, foxes, racoons, jack rabbits, cottontail rabbits, skunks . . . well, yes . . . the list goes on and on . . .
As the kids got older, we would log the species of animal we saw each night in a journal, and eventually on a map so we would remember where to go to see them again.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed these country visits, and as the kids got older their friends would ask if they could go on a "Deer Run" with us. We nearly went broke shelling out a quarter each time they saw a deer, and it was always a big deal for them to get a "buck" for a buck! Pretty soon we had to invest in binoculars for everyone, and guide books about mammals, reptiles and birds so they could identify each creature by themselves!
We spent many of our trips watching mother foxes and their pups romping and playing with each other . . . jack rabbits racing and leaping over each other again and again . . . and of course, who can forget counting over 100 painted turtles sunning themselves on the logs and rocks at "Ducky Ditch!"
Since we visited specific places over and over, the kids decided to rename a lot of the country roads we traveled. These places have all become near and dear to our family over time, and now we will share them with you.
"Deer Fly Run" is the new name our kids gave to the portion of Burt Rd. that runs between German School Rd. and Highway 5. The deer flies are VERY large and VERY thick along this little one lane dirt road. This has always been our favourite road to travel because although it was a public roadway, it is used mainly by a farmer to access his fields, therefore it is usually a very peaceful place to explore. One time we came across a baby raccoon curled up and sleeping in the top of a hollowed out fence post. Another time the kids were thrilled when we saw a deer, a rabbit and a raccoon on the road at the same time about 30 feet from each other. Today when we placed the cache we saw five deer bounding gracefully through one of the farmer's fields.
Currently, the road is closed to all vehicles, but there is room for one or two cars to park by the little bridge on Burt Rd. off Hwy 5. You will be able to access all three caches along this little road from here.
WARNING
1. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS ROAD IS CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE DOWN THIS ROAD!
2. If you intend to do ANY walking along this road . . . BUG SPRAY IS A MUST!
Don't forget to enjoy the area while you are caching! Check out the other two caches along this little road (GC13HYV and GC1BQ52).
Please replace the cache as you found it. Please "SNAP" the lid shut.
Congratulations talonnfenton for FTF!
Additional Hints
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