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Holland Lake Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 4/29/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is so obvious that you can see it directly from on the road, however, it's also so inconspicuous that you may ignore it.

Certain section of road can not be approached by car or motorcycle in Sunday morning 6:30~12:00. If you come by car, you need to park it and take a hike. Bicycles are encouraged.

The cache is small, please bring your own pen.

 


Holland Lake, also know as the Southern Lake, is surrounded by hills, and the clear water reflects the visit of nature into an enchanting picture. When the moon projects its reflection fuzzily on the lake surface, the poetic atmosphere enchants the minds of the beholders-this is known as “Moonlight over Holland Lake”- one of the Eight Wonders of Chiayi. Along the lakeshore expressway, you will see the terrace tower standing tall on top of the hill; it is the best spot to take a snapshot of the beauty of Holland Lake.

Several trails lead to the rear hills of Holland Lake. Trees along the trails shower the walkers in phytocides, and the flat grounds have became the badminton courts and dance floors for morning exercises. Part of the trails is composed of steeper slopes, which are the challenge grounds for sports enthusiasts. The trails have become the best exercise, relaxation, and recreational grounds for city residents.

To view the rich natural resources, the Chiayi Society of Wilderness set up observation stations at the rear hills of land, the City Woods, Taohuayuan, and Yuanlinji Cold-spring area. For years, members of the Society have guided nature lovers to visit the great wonders. They wish that, through in-depth observation and experience, getting close to the nature becomes a lifestyle, not just an ideal. They hope that people will become friends of the birds, insects, flowers, and trees, and learn to respect life from the wonders of the nature.

蘭潭潭水清澈見底,四面岡陵起伏,山光水色,潭水若遇月夜朦朧,如詩如畫,故「蘭潭泛月」列為嘉義八景之一,沿岸的環湖公路,環湖巡禮可見觀景樓,立於樓頂蘭潭一覽無遺。

通往蘭潭後山有數條山徑步道,沿途兩旁挺拔的樹群不斷釋放芬多精,地較平坦處自然形成羽球場或跳土風舞的場地,而部分步道坡度陡峭,成為熱愛運動者前往挑戰,成為民眾運動、休閒、遊憩的好去處。

其自然資源相當豐富,嘉義荒野保護協會在蘭潭後山、樹木園、陶花源、圓籃仔冷泉區設有定點觀察小組,數年來引領眾多生態喜好者造訪美麗多樣的大自然,希望透過深層觀察與體驗讓親近大自然成為一種生活方式而不只是一種理念。期待大家可以和眾多鳥類、昆蟲、植物、大樹們為友,在學習的過程中領略生態之美,體悟生物多樣性的真諦。

.歷史小百科

蘭潭位於嘉義市東郊山仔頂附近,距市區三公里,古稱「紅毛埤」,相傳為三百年前荷蘭人所鑿之埤,故稱「蘭潭」。荷人據台時,截八掌溪水入此,築堰為阜,灌溉王田一帶,荷蘭東印度公司直營王田,明鄭尚存,入清漸廢,惟地名仍存在。日據時代,「水的長城」 -- 嘉南大圳規劃工程師八田與一在他所負責亞洲最大規模水利工程中,將蘭潭築堤為霸作為自來水廠的儲水池,至今仍是嘉義地區自來水主要供應源。
 


 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)