Circle 10 – Lone Star – Cache to Eagle #3 is the
third in a series of 12 public geocaches located at Eagle Project
sites across the Lone Star District in the Circle 10 Council. It is
part of the nation-wide Cache to Eagle Series® program. The Lone
Star Cache to Eagle Series is aimed at promoting geocaching and
showcasing the community service and contributions of local Eagle
Scouts. Each of these Scouting-themed caches contains a code word;
one of the 12 points of the Scout Law.
This cache is located in Collin County, TX at the Myers Park and
Event Center. It highlights the impressive work and capabilities of
local Eagle Scouts. The project is a 48ft long bridge located in
the southwest corner of the park called Myers Woods which is set
aside for camping. Many enhancements and projects are going in at
this time to make the area more amenable for scout and youth
camping. Four separate Eagle projects make up the Myers Woods
Pedestrian Bridge.
Myers Woods Pedestrian Bridge North Structure and Railing
Project 12/4/2010
Team 123, McKinney, TX
This project was the north structure and railing of the Myers Woods
pedestrian bridge. It was done at the same time as the project for
the south structure and railing. The porch or entrance to the
bridge and the gravel was another project done in part the same
weekend and completed the following week. The decking was put on a
couple weeks later as yet another eagle project. The county
engineered the project and set the posts. For this project it was
necessary to raise the money to pay for the materials, buy the
materials, then to come and build the bridge with them. It was a
very long day with three large crews.
Myers Woods Pedestrian Bridge South Structure and Railing
Project 12/4/2010
Troop 1914 (Southern Sky District), Allen, TX
For this project it was necessary to raise the money to pay for the
materials, buy them, then to come and build the bridge with them.
It was a very long day with a large crew and a couple hours the
next day.
Myers Woods Pedestrian Bridge Entrance Porches Project
12/11/2010
Troop (Southern Sky District), Prosper, TX
This project was the entrance porches for the Myers Woods
pedestrian bridge. It entailed raising the money, buying the
materials, building the entrances to the bridge, and adding gravel
in front of them.
Myers Woods Pedestrian Bridge Decking Project
12/18/2010
Crew 123, McKinney, TX
This project was the decking for the Myers Woods pedestrian bridge.
It entailed raising the money to pay for the decking wood, cutting
the decking blanks, then fitting the deck to the bridge.
Cache Details:
This small container has the code word for cache #3, a pencil, a
log, and room for a few tradable items. Keep track of the code
word/cache ID combos as you visit caches in the Lone Star Cache to
Eagle Series. They will be needed once the 12th cache goes live. It
is possible to access the cache without entering the park.
Optional Bonus Cache! If the park is open, you can attempt to find
the bonus cache at the site of Meyers Bridge Eagle Projects. The
coordinates for the bonus cache are located in the official cache.
Due to excellent camo, the bonus cache is very difficult to find,
so be sure to plan to spend some time on this one. Please observe
park hours to avoid being locked-in at closing - park access is not
allowed after closing.
What is Cache to Eagle Series®?
Cache to Eagle is a partnership between Geoscouting, the BSA, and
Geocaching.com to highlight Eagle Projects across the nation.
What does it take to become an Eagle Scout?
Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
requires years of edication and hard work. In addition to 21
required merit badges, each Scout must complete a project that on
average requires 167 service hours. Eagle Projects require
extensive planning, fund raising, and leadership.
What is the Lone Star District?
The Lone Star District encompasses portions of Collin County which
serves McKinney, Anna, Melissa, Blue Ridge, Princeton and
Farmersville. The Lone Star District is part of Circle 10 Council.
Circle 10 Council serves Central North Texas and a portion of
Oklahoma.
What is Myers Park and Event Center?
Myers Park and Event Center is located just north of Mckinney, TX.
The park spans 165 acres of rolling farmland. It is dedicated for
use by Collin County residents. It offers facilities for a variety
of events as well as picnic and primitive group camping
areas.
Lone Star Cache to Eagle Coordinator: LoneStarC2E@tx.rr.com