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 is located in the rolling hills of
Southern Middle Tennessee, in an outstanding recreational area.
Long before the construction of the Tims Ford Dam on the headwaters
of the Elk River, the area was used extensively by the Indians as
hunting and fishing territory.
This cache highlights and Eagle Project by a scout
from B.S.A. Troop 402. The project consists of a set of bat boxes.
The bat houses were constructed and erected by and under the
direction of the scout. The bat boxes were requested by park
officials to aide in their wildlife habitat. The park is actively
promoting its wildlife habitat and has an active wildlife
rehabilitation program.
This project is one of many Eagle Projects located
within the park grounds.
Be sure to stop by the Raptor Rehabilitation Center
not far from this cache and say hello to Bella, a resident
Red-tailed Hawk.
The park opens at daylight and closes at 10 p.m.
daily. The Visitor Center closes at 4:30 p.m. but all restrooms
remain open until 10:00.