Discover your Florida history through museums and archaeological
sites in this unique
Geocaches have been hidden at several participating sites arcross
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 12
DARC geocaches will receive a traceable, special edition geocoin
produced specifically for the DARC
geotrail.
THE WATER OF LIFE
Photograph courtesy of the State
Library and Archives of Florida.
You will be seeking a small official
Geocache container. The clue to the code word is written on the
first page of the log book. The correct answer to the clue is the
code word for this cache.
This beautiful spring is
named for Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition
to Florida in 1513-as legend has it-in search of the "fountain of
youth." Visitors might well regain their youth by taking a dip in
the cool, clear waters of Ponce de Leon Springs where the water
temperature remains a constant 68 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
The main spring is a convergence of two underground water flows,
and produces 14 million gallons of water daily. Visitors can take a
leisurely walk along two self-guided nature trails through a lush,
hardwood forest and learn about the local ecology and wildlife.
Rangers also conduct seasonal guided walks. Picnicking is a popular
activity at the park; grills and pavilions are available. Anglers
will enjoy fishing for catfish, largemouth bass, chain pickerel,
and panfish.