Quick Dip? Traditional Cache
randco: Removing prior to April event
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This cache is located in Lake Manatee State Park. The park recently completed a tree harvesting project and some areas may look a little rough, but the beauty in the park will return in time.
This cache has been placed with permission from Manny Perez, Park Manager, Lake Manatee State Park.
The main entrance to the park is located at N27 28.519 W082 20.796. The daily fee is $5.00 per vehicle (2 to 8 people per vehicle), $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle and $2.00 for pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Lake Manatee State Park extends along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, which serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. Visitors to the park cannot actually see manatees because of the dam on the Manatee River. The trails traverse several types of ecosystems including pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub with some depression marshes and hardwood forests. Along the trails you may find gopher tortoises. A variety of other animals are common to the park including indigo snakes, cottontail and marsh rabbits, bobcats, gray foxes, deer and eagles.
In the park you will find a boat ramp that provides easy access to the lake. Boat motors must be less than 20 horsepower. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular activities here.
The lake offers excellent freshwater fishing, and anglers can fish from their boats or from the park's fishing dock. Swimming is permitted in a designated area of Lake Manatee. A facility with showers is located nearby.
There is a large picnic area nestled in a sand pine scrub area near the lake. A picnic pavilion may be reserved for a fee.
Overnight camping is also allowed. Campers can enjoy full-facility camping, just a short walk from the lake. The camping sites are $22.00 per night plus tax. Water and electricity is included.
The park is open from 8:00 a.m. until sundown 365 days per year.
After paying the entrance fee you will find parking available at N27 28.910 W082 20.610 for this cache and GC286KJ.
Parking for the other four caches in the park is N27 28.550 W082 20.243.
This is a micro and one of several caches in the park. It’s called Quick Dip because it is located very near the swimming area in the park. If it’s a very hot day the water will be very refreshing so bring your bathing suits. If you decide to take a dip, beware of the gators. There are warning signs posted.
No bushwhacking is required.
Please take a litter bag with you to pick up any litter you might see along the trail.
Be safe and have fun...
***** CONGRATULATIONS *****
FTF - bananasplits - October 2, 2010
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