The Maryland
Geocaching Society invites everyone to join us on Saturday, August
14 at 10:00 am for the MGS 2010 summer event.
We would
like to invite everyone who has an interest in the game of
geocaching to come and join in. You do not have to be a member of
the MGS to attend. No matter if you have 10 or 10,000 finds,
everyone is welcome! New to the game? New to the area? Visiting
from out of town? Feel free to join us at the Wilsons Shelter at
Rocks State Park in Jarrettsville, MD.
The first
land purchases for what is now Rocks State Park began in 1951.
Originally slated to be Deer Creek State Park, these were the first
land purchases made by the State of Maryland for the express
purpose of creating a park.Rocks has 855 acres of dense forests and
massive boulders rising above Deer Creek. The King and Queen Seat,
once a ceremonial gathering place of the Susquehannock Indians, is
a natural 190 foot rock outcrop. This cliff, reached by scenic
trails, affords a view of the rolling hills and farmland of Harford
County. Also preserved on park property are many structural remains
from the days when the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad wound its
way through Rocks, helping the farms and quarries of Northern
Harford County to prosper. Deer Creek is popular for fishing and
tubing. Secluded glens along its shores offer ideal spots for
relaxation.
# Hiking
trails - 3.5 miles of scenic hiking trails offer steep to moderate
changes in elevation. Trails connect various points of interest and
picnic areas within the park. Pets on a leash are permitted on the
hiking trails.
# Deer Creek
- Popular for tubing and swimming at your own risk. There are no
life guards. Deer Creek is designated as a Put and Take Trout
Fishing area.
# King and
Queen Seat - Soaring natural rock outcrops provide breathtaking
views, as well as a challenge to the skilled climber. Once believed
to be a ceremonial gathering place of the Susquehannock Indians,
the King and Queen Seat soars above Deer Creek at a height of 190
feet. There are many vertical rock faces on the outcrop some of
which are as high as 94 feet.
Pet Policy:
The Maryland Park Service is pleased to announce a revised Pet
Policy effective April 9, 2010. The new policy offers expanded
opportunities for pet owners to visit and enjoy their State Parks,
while continuing to emphasize the importance of following the rules
of responsible pet ownership when using public spaces.
Pets are
allowed in Rocks State Park in the following areas:
* Pets are
allowed on all trails.
* Pets are
allowed year-round in Wilson's and Rock Ridge day-use
areas.
* Pets are
prohibited in Hills Grove day-use area
The parking fee
for in-state residents - $2 per person The parking fee for
out-of-state residents - $3 per person
Our
tentative schedule for the day:
9 am: MGS
open business meeting. All are welcome to come and
participate.
10 am:
Grills fired up
10am - 3pm:
Caching, games, eating, hanging out with others.
3:00 pm:
Annual caching awards followed by door prizes and general
announcements. Be sure to visit the MGS site at www.mdgps.org for more
information.
There will
also be a silent auction going on during the day, everything from
geocoins to cache containers.
Please bring
a dish to share (post a "Will Attend" log if you are planning to
come, along with the dish you plan to bring.) The event will be
held rain or shine! Hope to see you there!