The Location: Old Bridge's Pirates Cove Waterfront Park
represents Stage Two of the Waterfront Redevelopment project. It
features a paved dog-walking trail loop, gazebo, two play grounds,
basketball courts & a kayak/canoe launching ramp. The park's
Eastern boundary is Whale Creek which is the border between Old
Bridge & Cliffwood Beach as well as Monmouth & Middlesex
Counties. The park is open from Dawn to Dusk, has ample parking
& a Job Johnny for those in need. The park gets its name from
the gold coins that were found on "Money Island" just off the
coast. The island was excavated into oblivion at the turn of the
century by treasure hunters.
The Story: Once upon a time, Musclemusher was courting
Ericles & they set off in search of adventure. They arrived at
the Laurence Harbor Waterfront Park and started walking South until
they ran out of park. Then they just kept going! Back then (2004)
this park had not yet been built but was just a marsh with a loop
of dirt trails used by local teenagers and off-road yahoos. The
couple continued to challenge each other's resolve as they
progressed through the marsh - tip-toeing through the "trails",
leaping between the reed-clumps and creating bridges out of
driftwood when necessary. You see, they were enjoying each others
company so much they didn't want the adventure to end. Eventually
they hit the Whale Creek and surprised some fishermen on the far
bank by bursting through the reeds, sweaty and dirty. The Whale was
as good as a wall and here the adventure & indeed relationship
came to a milestone. They had proved to each other that they were
physically capable... but sane enough to not try to swim the
river.
The Hide: This part of the boardwalk is 100 foot from the
spot where the first ABC Adventure took place. It's a much nicer
view from up here! You're looking for a specially camo'd cache just
large enough for a log book and pencil stub. You might be able to
spot it from below but you wont be able to grab it from there. Take
a few minutes while here to enjoy the Raritan Bay and the numerous
birds that flock to the cove. You can see ducks, geese, cormorants,
herons, egrets, seagulls & even an occasional osprey. Red
winged blackbirds, sparrows & goldfinches can also be spotted
amongst the reeds. If you're looking for adventure try walking
directly into Monmouth County from here. Be sure to tell of your
adventure in your log!
This cache is certified
Central
Jersey!
