A little less than a year has passed since the start of the Harlingen Geo-Quest so we have added a few more caches starting December 21st. We also have moved some of the containers that have been subject to Muggle tampering. If you are new to the Quest make sure to check our website http://www.myharlingen.us/page/parksandrec.geocachinghome and if you are coming back, thank you and feel free to earn a second coin by finding the new and transplanted caches.
The City of Harlingen together with several other entities have collectively partnered to develop a multi-purpose trail that will link many key destinations in the City together. This linkage is imperative to many users throughout our community because it connects our schools, the Valley International Airport, the Texas State Technical College campus, the Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, the Marine Military Academy, the business districts and Downtown Harlingen to one another.
The success of this project has been made possible through the collaborative effort of partners such as the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen Community Improvement Board, Harlingen Irrigation District Number 1, and the City of Harlingen. The City Commission committed a little over $500,000 towards this 2.6 million dollar project and the remainder of the funds came from a grant received from the Federal Highway Transportation Department’s Texas Alternative Transportation Enhancement Grant Program.
The trail consists of 4.1 miles, 10 feet wide of asphalt beginning at Hugh Ramsey Nature Park and runs along the irrigation canal and 25th street to T.S.T.C campus with an associated spur from 25th street west along Jefferson Street to Boggus Stadium.
Ultimately, this trail provides a safe, scenic, off street facility that encourages the use of cycling, walking or jogging as means of alternative transportation or for healthy recreation. The goal of the City is to encourage families to promote healthy life styles within there every day live, in an attempt to combat obesity and diabetes. -- From the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 23, 2015
For more information about the Geo-Quest visit the Harlingen Parks and Recreation website by going to www.myharlingen.us and clicking on the Parks and Recreation Tab.