The 2016 Cache Your Way program is over but the cache remains for the fun of it!
About the Site
A picnic shelter and restroom are available on the east side of the pond/Paulson Road entrance, as well as a 1/4 mile paved trail that leads to a handicap accessible fishing pier and small dam where the pond spills into the north branch of the Kishwaukee River. The Paulsen Road Entrance offers a horse trailer parking lot for up to 10 trailers and is the closer access point to the new 4.5-mile multi-purpose trail.
Fishing is allowed in the 11-acre lake with a valid license. Fishermen must obey all State of Illinois fishing regulations and any other posted site-specific regulations.
Picnicking: A reservable picnic shelter with grill is available for up to 80 guests or can be used for free for casual day use individuals and groups less than 15.
Cross Country Ski: Due to the steep incline/decline the 1 mile looped trail is considered an advanced cross country ski trail and is not groomed.
Horseback Riding: The Paulsen Road Entrance offers a horse trailer parking and access to the new 4.5-mile multi-purpose trail.
US Fish and Wildlife Endangered and Threatened Species
The Endangered Species Act (ESA for short) was enacted by Congress in 1973. Under the ESA, the federal government has the responsibility to protect:
Endangered Species - species that are likely to become extinct throughout all or a large portion of their range.
Threatened Species - species that are likely to become endangered in the near future.
Critical habitat - vital to the survival of endangered or threatened species.
The Endangered Species Act has lists of protected plant and animal species both nationally and worldwide. When a species is given ESA protection, it is said to be a "listed" species.
Cache Your Way Question
A certain bat species was recently added to the threatened species list. The site you are on has the most recorded occurrences of this species than any other site. What species of bat is this?
About the Cache
Pretty straightforward hide. Should be easy as nature provided a great spot but it should be obvious! Either parking area is a nice short walk. During hunting season and after snowfall, the Paulson lot will be closed but you can access parking and the trail in which this cache is on from the Highway 14 lot.
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 an essential game piece for cachers completing the Cache Your Way program. For more information on the program, visit our website http://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 http://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