MTCBSA, ER District, Cache To Eagle #1 Traditional Cache

This series of caches is part of a nationwide geocaching series called ― Cache to Eagle! ― and it highlights another component of Scouting: Service. All Scouts perform many hours of community service, from collecting food each year to a myriad of conservation projects.

Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America requires years of dedication and hard work. In addition to 21 required merit badges, each Scout must complete a project that — on average — requires 167 service hours. In 2008 alone, that translated to $16 million in service (based on the national volunteer hour value of $19.51).

Cache to Eagle - This program has each district placing 12 traditional caches located in or near an Eagle Scout Project. Each cache will have a keyword. If a scout / leader collects all keywords, they are eligible for a MTC Cache to Eagle Patch that will be available in the MTC Scout Shops.

This cache highlights the Eagle project of a Scout from Troop 336. This Boy Scout built and installed a bench along a trail of the Short Springs State Natural Area. This bench is helpful for those that have climbed the rock steps from Machine Creek, and need a rest. It is along the most popular trail, at a trail junction.

Park in the lot on Short Springs Road near the Tullahoma Water Tower at N35 24.441 W86 10.472. An information board is located approximately 150 yards into the woods. The trail system will get you close. You will end up walking less than 1 mile to visit this cache and return.