I love to hear the loud resonate wood-sound bugle call of the Sand Hill Cranes when I step outside in the early morning. The calls seem to rattle and roll through the skies. Seen flying, the sand hills look like flying crosses with their necks, legs and wings out stretched. They are a common sight along Florida’s back roads and strolling gracefully in pastures as tall brown birds with red and white forecrowns. In the spring the adults are accompanied by fuzzy large chicks which they dote on and protect as they forage for roots, grain and other foods in the fields and long the roadsides.
This geocache is placed in Highlands Hammock State Park with the permission of park management. All locations must be approved by the Volunteer Geocache Coordinator Sarah Straub (DTISarah@gmail.com) and adhere to the guidelines set by the park for geocache placement.
Vehicles are not permitted to park on any roadway within the park boundary. All vehicles must park within designated parking areas. The park is open from 8:00AM until sundown, 365 days a year. The admission fees are as follows: $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass. Camping is available in the park as well.
Highlands Hammock State Park's Website
For more information about accessing cache locations please visit the ranger station to view a copy of Essential Eligibility Criteria for Geocaching at Highlands Hammock State Park.
Please remember to cache responsibly and stay on designated trails.