Almost all of the caches in this series are 2WD drive accessible. There are a few that are down spur roads that are an easy walk. Remember, there is NO cell service out there, so don't take chances! Many areas of the Osceola can be wet, so please remember to bring boots!
I found a spot in the Osceola for a cute turtle geoart.
To find the cords for the true location of the caches, just answer the easy questions about turtles.
The Northern diamondback terrapin is the only species of turtle in North America, including Connecticut, that spends its life in brackish water (water that is less salty than sea water). Diamondback terrapins are most abundant in tidal estuaries west of the Connecticut River. They are tolerant of some pollution and are known to congregate at warm water discharge outputs of power stations along the Connecticut shoreline. In the early 1900s, diamondbacks were a popular gourmet food. Their numbers declined due to unregulated harvesting and habitat loss through coastal development. Motorboat propellers have been responsible for inflicting serious wounds to terrapins, usually causing death. Terrapins also become trapped and then drown in submerged crab and lobster pots. During the nesting season, many females are killed as they attempt to cross coastal roads in search of nesting areas.
How do Diamonback Terrapins excrete the excess salt in their diet?
A) Through urination - N30 25.495 W082 17.789
B) Though special glands at the eye - N30 24.849 W082 18.208
C) Through their pores - N30 24.428 W082 18.945