TNCFL #1 BRP Traditional Cache

This location provides a panoramic view of the beach and restored dune at Blowing Rocks Preserve. Due to the dynamic nature of a barrier island, our shoreline is continually impacted by wind, waves and storms. Depending on the conditions and sand movement, the Anastasia limestone formation in front of you may be exposed or mostly covered. From March-September, it is possible that imperiled sea turtles have nested on this portion of the beach and to the north of the crossover.

The Nature Conservancy’s Blowing Rocks Preserve in Hobe Sound, Florida, is a peaceful, barrier island sanctuary is a well-known model for large-scale, native coastal habitat restoration. The preserve was named for its rocky Anastasia limestone shoreline – the largest on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Visit during extreme high tides and after winter storms, and you can see the seas break against the rocks and force plumes of saltwater up to 50 feet skyward.

Preserve Guidelines:

• Food, alcohol, pets and spear fishing are not allowed
• Stay on marked trails at all times
• Do not release or collect live plants or animals
• Commercial photography and wedding ceremonies are by permission only

The preserve is open daily from 9 am – 4:30 pm, except for major holidays. Daily beach access: $2 adults, $1 members, children 12 and under are free. This cache is only accessible during the preserve’s hours of operation.

To learn more about geocaching at The Nature Conservancy’s preserves in Florida, visit: http://nature.ly/1sgrONS