Where It All Ends Up Traditional Cache

This cache is hidden in the wonderful Bona Dea Trails System. Parking for the trails is located at both the eastern and the western ends of the park (see the additional waypoints for coordinates). The trails are open to walkers, runners, and bicyclists. The walk to the cache is easy and over mostly level terrain. The Terrain rating is based upon the distance one must walk to get to the cache area.

The cache is hidden near the Prairie Creek Pumping Station, which is used to pump the water from Prairie Creek into the Illinois Bayou. The water must be pumped because the water level of the bayou, which is part of Lake Dardanelle, is above the water level of the creek. All of Russellville's streams and drainage ditches flow into Prairie Creek. So, over time, the creek collects all kind of refuse from the city, especially after a major rain storm. This place is where it all ends up! Take a look and you might see all kinds of things in the water, and usually a large assortment of soccer balls, basketballs, volley balls, kick balls, and footballs! As a result, a few times a year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must dredge the trash out and dispose of it properly.

The cache has special camouflage, and will be easy for some to find and difficult for others. [NOTE: On 07/23/16, I replaced the cache and put it in a new location. It no longer has "special camo" and should be easy to find.] You will need to bring your own writing instrument to record your visit. The cache also contains a hint for a Premium Members Only cache (GCQDQJ).

Please replace the cache exactly where and as you found it so that others may have the same challenge in locating it.

I hope you enjoy this cache! Please share your experience in your online log! It's the only reward I get for hiding it.