OFHP 1-6 – Fortress
The average red-tail hawk you'll find in the US can manage about 6-10 lbs of prey. Of course, they can seriously injure a larger animal, including humans, with their razor sharp talons. So as I was watching a red- tail hawk circle above, I thought of how the dog that I’m walking right now is small enough to be carried away. It’s another good reason to have your dog on a leash. But what else can be done to protect your small family pet?
Then I found this place… The perfect protection from hawks… A fortress!
The Cache:
This multi-cache will lead you to the fortress... before long it will be in sight. Use caution at the final, and keep a sharp lookout!
Small container with enough room for a few small Items.
** Congratulations to JJ77 for the FTF! **
Parking:
Visitors can enter the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve off 159th Street, through the Medical Center's main entrance, and follow the signs (just tell security that you are visiting the Heritage Preserve). Parking is also available through the parking lot on Fieldcrest Drive just off of Pulaski or at the Fieldcrest Park parking lot.
Notes:
- Bring your camera! This is a beautiful preserve with a lot of wildlife, history, and many informative signs.
- This is a forest preserve and I suggest bug repellent and long pants. Watch for poison ivy, although I tried to place all caches away from it, you may run into it. There are also ticks in the area.
- This series can be done walking, running, or biking.
- Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed at all times.
- Do not place the following items in the Geocache: Food items, inappropriate, offensive, or hazardous materials.
- Hours are sunrise until sunset. Preserve users must not be in the preserves after hours.
- Please remember, it’s not an official find until you log it online.