The 2015 Cache Your Way program is over but the cache remains for the fun of it!
About
With 2 miles of hiking trails, this site is a favorite for hikers and bird watchers alike. The site has 55 species of birds in the area
The Illinois Natural Areas Inventory (INAI) identified Lake Elizabeth as the highest quality lake ecosystem remaining in McHenry County and one of the highest in Illinois.
Spring Peepers
Besides hearing the first robin calling, the sound of spring peepers calling is another sure sign of spring approaching. Spring peepers are tan or brown with dark lines that form a telltale X on their backs. They grow to about 1.5 inches in length. They are nocturnal and emerge to feed on beetles, ants, flies and spiders.
This species survives winter by going into hibernation under logs or behind loose bark on trees. It can survive the freezing of its internal body fluids.
Cache Your Way Question
What is the lowest temperature they can survive their internal body fluids reaching?
About the Hide
It's a pretty straight up traditional hide. Its a short walk from the parking lot (assuming you choose the right trail head!). Its a camoed peanut butter container.
Geocachers
Please join us in playing! All are welcome who observe and obey the rules. Please do not move or vandalize the container. Please do not remove the informational card from the container, this is a essential game piece for cachers completing the Cache Your Way program. For more information on the program, visit our website www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/index.php/geocaching or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MCCDGeocaching
District Geocaching Rules
For a complete list of rules, visit our website www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/index.php/geocaching
McHenry County Conservation District Information
Visit our website at www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-338-6223 for camping/shelters, 815-479-5779 for educational programs or 815-678-4532 for the Lost Valley Visitor Center