KFC - Great Swamp Traditional Cache
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Kid Friendly Cache Series - Great Swamp
When we first started caching in 2002 the caches were all regular
sized ammo cans, tupperware or similar sized containers. the kids
enjoyed taking fun walks in the woods and we enjoyed the
opportunity to get them outside having some fun. Although we love
the walks, to the kids the best part is finding the cache and
digging through to see what goodies are in the latest find.
Today there is a huge variety of caches and hiding styles - which
is great and makes the game even more fun. But this series is
designed for parents who want to take the kids out on a trail and
enjoy some family time with a prize at the end. Any time you see
one of our caches that starts with "KFC" - it will be a nice walk
on an easy trail with an easy to find cache at the end that the
kids can enjoy. Feel free to name your own "Kid Friendly Caches"
with a KFC in the name as well so others know yours is a cache the
kids will enjoy too.
KFC - Great Swamp
KFC - Great Swamp takes you to the Woodcock Preserve.
From the Saratoga PLAN website:
The site is an active Woodcock management area with early
successional species and is a proposed environment
education/recreation site. Woodland and forested wetland habitat
with abundant wildlife (Deer, Coyote, Red-tailed Hawk, Barred Owl,
Pileated Woodpecker) and several very old Swamp White Oak
trees.Saratoga PLAN stewards are currently re-routing trails around
the beaver flooded areas in the western portion of this Preserve. A
short hike is possible to the open field area from the parking lot.
Parking for 2 cars. Adjacent to the parking lot lies a strip about
235 feet wide, running east to west about 1500 feet until it meets
an open field. The western portion of the parcel consists of
state-identified wetlands and is wet through most of the year. The
topography is flat, and the ecology consists of woodlands over 35
years old. Flora includes partridgeberry, trout lily, aspen, black
oak, and birch. Fauna includes squirrels, turkey, nuthatches, and
fox.
The preserve has a lot of great trails including planks to walk on,
log bridges and rocks to jump from one to the other while crossing
small streams or low areas. There is also wildlife everywhere and a
lot to see as you make your way through. There are wetlands
throughout the preserve, so bring old shoes and don't be afraid to
get a little muddy. This cache gives you a nice view of a "great
swamp".
Most of all - have fun!
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