Discover your Florida history through museums and archaeological sites in this unique
Geocaches have been hidden at several participating sites across Northwest Florida. All the sites on this geotrail are connected to Florida archaeology and are featured in the Road Trip Through Florida Archaeology exhibit at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center in
Pensacola, FL. The first 300 participants to locate at least 5 DARC geocaches will receive a traceable, special edition geocoin produced specifically for the DARC geotrail.
OLD CRACKER TURPENTINE SAW MILL
Photograph courtesy of the State of Florida Archives.
You will be seeking a small official Geocache container. The code word to this cache is written on the top inside cover of the log book. There is a fee to enter the park. Hours are 8 AM to sunset and is open year round.
St. Andrews State Park is well-known for its sugar white sands and emerald green waters, this former military reservation has over one-and-a-half miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and canoeing. Two fishing piers, a jetty, and a boat ramp provide ample fishing opportunities for anglers. Two nature trails wind through a rich diversity of coastal plant communities - a splendid opportunity for bird-watching. Those wanting to relax can sunbathe on the beach or enjoy a leisurely lunch under the shade of a picnic pavilion. Full-facility campsites, as well as primitive youth group camping, make this park a popular overnight destination. A concession offers snacks, souvenirs, and fishing amenities. Shell Island Boat Tours are available during the spring and summer. A historic saw mill with interpretative panels is also located inside this park.
Thanks to Phil of the Florida Geocaching Association & Gulf Coast Geocachers, and Brian of the Florida State Parks for helping hide this cache!