GC24D9P FSC-2010 Harrington (Traditional Cache) in Delaware, United States created by FirstStateChallenge

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0icit2: Had a good run, cache site cleaned up as good as new. Thanks to all.

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A cache by FirstStateChallenge Message this owner

Hidden : 3/9/2010

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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First State Challenge 2010- Harrington - hidden by
The Rappers

The Delaware Challenge is back: First State Challenge 2010 sponsored by Delaware Geocachers! There are 22 new caches spread across the state of Delaware by volunteer cachers to give you an appreciation for the great areas of the First State. We are spotlighting New Castle County this year. These should all be fairly easy to find as they are either small or regular size with a maximum rating of 2/2. To complete this challenge and be eligible for a Pathtag & certificate at the challenge event, you must complete the following:

1. You must find and log ALL 22 caches- both at the cache location and online. Record the code phrase written in the log book of each hide and email your completed list of all 22 code phrases to FirstStateChallenge@gmail.com.
2. For your convenience, there is a form on the Delaware Geocaching Website at
First State Challenge 2010 - Form although the use of this form is not required.
3. There will be a Challenge Event (more details later) open to all cachers. At this event, those that have been verified as completing the challenge, will be eligible for the following:
Completion certificate
Challenge Pathtag (limited)
4. Pathtags are limited to the first 100 cachers who complete the challenge.
5. More information can be found on the Delaware Geocachers Forum at First State Challenge 2010

Browns Branch Park- Harrington

Location

Browns Branch Park includes 38 acres of forested floodplain and 40 acres of former tilled uplands, with the latter being converted to active recreation such as baseball and soccer fields, volleyball, horseshoe, picnicking, a youth (ages 2 through 12) playground and a future chip and putt practice golf. A mature evergreen buffer and roadside hardwood buffer have been established on the perimeter of the active recreation areas. The landscape of Kent County’s newest park is intended to provide a public site for recreation and leisure services more typical of regional parks. Along with active recreation, Browns Branch was designed to support the quiet, passive recreation and conservation elements of regional recreational pursuits such as hiking, birding, and personal solitude. A beautiful walking trail has been established which interacts with a uniquely designed wetland boardwalk. This trail terminates in a charming and picturesque public picnic area.

The prominent natural feature in the area is the stream corridor located along the north boundary line of the park land. It is recognized on maps as Browns Branch and is a tributary of the Murderkill River. Along Browns Branch, historic maps show several mill locations including McColleys (McCauleys) Pond and ‘Thistlewoods’ Mill. Browns Branch was named for Daniel Brown who received early patents for land in this area from William Penn in the late 1600s. He also was a Kent County representative from the ‘Three Lower Counties on the Delaware’ to the General Assembly held in 1683.

Cache Details

This is a regular Lock&Lock located just off the well marked trail in Browns Branch Park. The park entrance is at N38 56.797 W075 31.349. Park hours are dawn to dusk. No night caching- please.

Additional Hints (No hints available.)