Opossums are primarily omnivores eating insects, snails, slugs, crayfish, berries and leaves and occasionally they will partake in the consumption of road kills. They have a home range of around 200 acres and generally remain close to streams. They do not have an elaborate courtship, it’s a matter of an almost accidental encounter which is accompanied by a series of “happy” clicking noises. A possum can bear up to twenty babies at once. However, there aren’t enough feeding stations on the mom to nourish that many. So, with a large litter there can be a high mortality.
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.