Saline Branch of the Salt Fork Traditional Cache
Reviewer Smith: Archiving this listing as per the request of the Urbana Park District on 6.18.15
Reviewer Smith
Saline Branch of the Salt Fork
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Along the banks of the Saline Branch.
The Saline Branch is somewhat of an urban, yet ecologically diverse
ecosystem. Most locals will pass right by it without ever noticing
it, but even while meandering between residential areas and
interstates, between highways and behind businesses, a number of
differerent species of fish call this waterway home. You might also
see Great Blue Herons and other birds along it's bank.
The Salt Fork owes its name to saline springs that provided natural
salt licks for animals, and which were used for production of salt
by Native Americans and early settlers. In its natural state, the
Salt Fork drained a vast upland marsh between Urbana and
Rantoul.
-Permission is granted by the UPD. Please obey park hours and
regulations.
-This cache is placed outside of the limits of the Urbana Park
District Archery Range, but within the boundary of the Judge Webber
Park. The archery range is off limits, so please do not cross the
fence line at any time.
-Terrain is a bit rough so please watch your step and wear
appropriate footwear.
-Parking nearby is limited to one or two roadside/shoulder places.
Please be considerate of the residents in the area.
-"Cache In - Trash Out". If you see trash, help out by grabbing a
piece or two and disposing of properly.
-BYOP!
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