This Cache is placed as part of the New York State Park Saratoga/Capital District Regional Geocache Challenge. There are 62 geocaches hidden within 18 state parks and historic sites in this parks region, and geocachers finding 40 or more will be eligible to enter their names in a drawing for valuable prizes. The first 75 people to find 40 or more caches will receive a special geocache challenge coin. If you are interested in trying the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download it at www.nysparks.com
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to mark your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item. Some of the items in the cache are park souvenirs and do not need to be replaced with a trade item.
John Brown won first prize at the Essex county fair for his cross breed of Devon cattle. These cows were known by their bright red coats. This bright red color helped spot the livestock at round up time.