This geocache was placed in preparation for the Going Caching 2013 Mega-Event at FDR State Park. We hope you enjoy riding the trails and caching in Georgia's largest State Park. Please sign the log book and rehide the container in the same location as you found it. If you take something from the geocache, leave something of equal or greater value.
FDR by Horse ─ Deadwood's Wild Bill
hidden by: Joebids
James Butler Hickok (1837 – 1876), better known as Wild Bill Hickok, was a famous figure on the American Western frontier. Skilled as a gunfighter, scout and gambler, his service as a lawman in the rough frontier towns is the basis for his fame.
Wild Bill was assassinated by Jack McCall in the Nuttal & Mann's Saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory (which later became the state of South Dakota.) Playing cards at the time he was killed, a set of two eights and two aces like he held in his hands is now known as the "Dead Man's Hand."
Cache Description:
This is another Geocache hidden on the Horse Trail for your amusement. Be careful to not get ambushed here and definitely don't get caught with the "Dead Man's Hand".
~ Happy Trails!
The difficulty for the Geocaches in this series have been rated with the consideration of you being on a moving horse.
Please be careful when you retrieve, handle and replace the various containers. If you should drop something to the ground, take direction from your Guide on whom in your group should retrieve the item. Of course this does not apply if you are on your own horse unguided.
This Geocache has been placed with kind permission from FDR State Park Management and is in accordance to agreed standards. It is also on a designated Horse Trail where no hiking on them is allowed. You may bring your own horse or go on a guided ride from Roosevelt Riding Stables. If you do bring your own horse, you still must register at the Stables office.
The Horse Trails are typically open from Tuesday through Sunday. Please see their web page for operating days/hours, guidelines and Guided Trail Ride rates. Roosevelt Riding Stables
NOTE -- There is a $10.00 parking fee per car to enter the State Park. Of course you can purchase an annual pass which will give you unlimited access to all GA State Parks.