Hobos were prevalent during the American Civil War when, as the railroads began expanding to the west, migrant workers would sneak onto a railroad freight car to travel looking for work or due to being unable to afford a train ticket. Hobos often kept their few belongings gathered in a pack or bandana for easy transportation, and often tied this pack to a stick to carry while walking the tracks.
This cleverly placed cache is hidden within the grounds of Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. As there are admission fees, we recommend that you also take the time to hike the numerous trails and explore the many gardens. Take a break with visits to the Nature Center and the gallery exhibits within the Mary Plym Visitor Center. If you're present at lunch time, enjoy a lovely meal in the cafe or bring your own picnic lunch. You may only visit Fernwood during normal operating hours and parking is solely permitted in the Mary Plym Visitor Center lot. Please enter the grounds through this building entrance before starting your search for this or any of the other Fernwood caches. Be sure to pick up a map of the grounds and follow Fernwood's no off-trail hiking rules. If you forgot to print off cache sheets or the coordinates, ask the receptionist at the visitor center.