Got Milk? Estonian Red Traditional Cache

Cows have been with us since the early Neolithic period, occupying an important role in our development as a society and culture. This is in tribute to that ubiquitous bovine that has made such an important contribution to the history of the wild, wild, west, including some of histories more famous mavericks .

All caches are along the frontage road and are not accessed from the freeway.

Developed in the late 1800s, the Estonian Red is a cross of the native Estonian cattle, and the Angler cattle, a German breed that has been around for 5000 years. Later, this cow was crossed with the Dutch Red.

The Estonian Red is a medium sized animal and as its name suggests is red in color. On average the Estonian Red produces about the same amount of milk of a Milking Shorthorn or Guernsey, but still won't match the yield of the Holstein.

The idea of this series is a community project honoring the Bos among us.

As you drive the road, please feel free to place your own tribute cache to that great animal- the cow.