CAM 2014 - Wye Island Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

SirCrab: Unfortunately the owner did not respond to the previous note so this is being archived. Should the owner decide to repair/replace this and have it unarchived, it can be done as long as it still conforms to the guidelines.

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SirCrab
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Hidden : 1/12/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is one of ten caches placed for the 2014 Cache Across Maryland. Each location was picked specifically to give cachers a taste of the state and show you its beauty. By combining all ten, you'll be able to see why Maryland is truly "America in Miniature". We hope you enjoy them!



Wye Island National Resources Management Area is located in the tidal recesses of the Chesapeake Bay between the Wye River and the Wye East River. Of Wye Island's 2,800 acres, 2,450 are managed by the Department of Natural Resources Maryland Park Service for resource management, recreation and agriculture. A major emphasis at Wye Island is to provide suitable habitat for wintering waterfowl populations and other native wildlife.


For over 300 years, Wye Island was privately owned and managed for agricultural use, including tobacco and wheat farming. Two of the most noteworthy owners were William Paca and Charles Beale Bordley. Mr. Paca, third governor of Maryland and one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, owned half of the island north of Dividing Creek. Mr. Bordley was a distinguished lawyer and jurist who owned half of the island south of Dividing Creek. In the 1770's Mr. Bordley gave up his law career to devote his life to farming and make Wye Island totally self-sufficient. Under Mr. Bordley's control, the island prospered with its own vineyards, orchards, textile production, brick yard, and even its own brewery.


This cache has been park approved. The park requested that cachers should avoid walking through the agricultural fields and ask that you stay on the trails. Pets are allowed on the trails of Wye Island but they must be leashed. Be aware that hunting is permitted for deer and wildfowl so take appropriate cautions during hunting season. Horses and bicycles are allowed on certain trails, but no motorized vehicles are allowed on any of the trails. Alcohol is prohibited. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset. Please no night caching!

The geocache is located about 0.5 miles from parking N 38 52.696 W 076 10.763 and is approximately 20 feet off the trail. Special note: In times of heavy precipitation, the gate leading to the parking area may be closed because of wetness on the road. Locals advised this is rare but it does occur. There is parking at the gate, however, this increases the distance to the cache to 2.5 miles from the gate parking area. Gate parking coordinates have been provided in the waypoints.

While in the area, you may want to check out the 290 year old holly tree at N38 53.499 W 076 09.650 right off the appropriately named Holly Tree trail.



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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