We hope you have fun learning about the critters in the park.
To unlock the cryptex, answer the questions below.
QUESTION NUMBER + COLOR = unlock sequence
Information to help you solve the puzzle is displayed within the Visitor Center, open daily 8am - 5pm EST.
1) Which bird does not have yellow feet?
blue = Great Egret
green = Snowy Egret
yellow = Green Heron
2) Which (adult) frog does not have black spots on its back?
black = Florida Gopher Frog
green = Bullfrog
red = Southern Leopard Frog
3) Which venomous snake has a small yellow/large red/small yellow ring pattern?
blue = Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake
yellow = Eastern Coral Snake
black = Ribbon Snake
4) Which (adult male) duck does not have a solid black bill?
red = Wood Duck
blue = Blue-winged Teal
black = Hooded Merganser
5) Which (adult) frog is not green?
black = Florida Gopher Frog
yellow = Squirrel Tree Frog
red = Green Tree Frog
6) Which turtle has yellow lines on its shell?
blue = Striped Mud Turtle
black = Florida Box Turtle
red = Florida Mud Turtle
7) Which (adult male) bird does not have red on its head?
green = Sandhill Crane
yellow = Northern Crested Caracara
black = Red-tailed Hawk
8) Which non-venomous snake has a uniform color?
blue = Yellow Rat Snake
red = Ribbon Snake
yellow = Southern Black Racer
Cache is accessible via main park road. Difficulty level reflects being able to locate and sign the log after you find the host. No need for any tools and please don't disassemble the host. Please do not try to place anything other than the log inside the cryptex or host container. Spoiler logs will be deleted.
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks popular for hiking, fishing, camping and wildlife observation. If you are going out on the trails, bring plenty of water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Cell phone coverage is unreliable, so a trail map and GPS are highly recommended. Depending on the season, the trails may be wet. To avoid an unpleasant wildlife encounter, watch where you put your hands and feet.
Park Entrance Fees as of January 2018 are:
• Vehicle (2-8 people): $6.00
• Vehicle (1 person): $4.00
• Extra passengers: $2.00
• Motorcycle: $4.00
• Pedestrians & bicyclists: $2.00
Placed with permission of Park Manager Steve Giguere.