Intro to Mima Mounds Caches - Read Instructions! Traditional Cache
Intro to Mima Mounds Caches - Read Instructions!
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The purpose of this cache is to introduce you to the important guidelines for the West Rocky Prairie Mima Mounds area before you head to find the remaining 6 caches placed in the area.
The Mima Mounds area is a fragile ecosystem, very different from forest lands. In order to preserve them for the future, it is critical that you stay on roadways at all times and follow the rules set up by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
With approval, we have placed a series of 5 traditional caches and 1 earthcache beyond this cache, in the area of the mounds at West Rocky Prairie.
Here are the guidelines to preserve this important and fragile area:
1. Stay on roadways. (The caches I have placed in the area may be a few feet off the roadway; however, each cache location has been approved by a staff person.)
2. Foot traffic only. No bikes, horses or motor vehicles. Strollers would be acceptable.
3. Dogs must be on a short leash and kept on the roadways at all times. Yes, it might be easier to leave them at home.
Staff hope that by following these guidelines, the natural environment will be preserved while still allowing the public access to enjoy it.
Even one single short walk off the roadways will cause compaction of soil. Compaction prevents the natural plant life from growing and allows hardier, invasive species to take their place.
Let's keep this area open for all to enjoy by honoring these requests.
Don't forget your Discover Pass.
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