Sixteenth cache in the NMS (No Micros Series). The Lansing area has seen an explosion of micro and nano caches in the past 18 months. While tiny caches are okay for number runs, there are only so many light poles and pay phones you can stop at before you long for a cache in the woods. If you have children, those tiny caches are not the way to get them and keep them enthused about geocaching. I decided it was time to do something about this. Hence, the NMS was born. Every cache in this series will be a small or larger.
This cache is located in Eaton County's Fitzgerald Park. Motor vehicle entry fees of $3 may be charged. First Wednesday of every month is free-entry day. To stretch your caching dollars, visit each of Eaton County's parks on the same day and use the same permit for entry.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Fitzgerald Park is a beautiful 78-acre destination for year-round recreation. The park is best known for its sedimentary rock outcroppings known as "The Ledges." These geological features offer scenic views and an opportunity to learn about the wonders of the natural world.
To safely find this cache, walk past the playground area until you come to a path that takes you down toward the bank of Sandstone Creek. Follow that path and the route will become evident. Watch your step if it's snowy or icy. You'll end up in an area of the park few visit though many more come nearby.
Finding the cache could be tricky as it's tough to get a good satellite fix in the area where it's hidden. Difficulty has been increased to account for that and it's not intended to be easy.
Cache container is a lock and lock. It's large enough for trade items and it's stocked with a few items to begin with. Please rehide as good or better than found but keep it in the original hiding spot.
Congratulations to inf61 for the FTF!