FYC - Highpoint Scenic Vista Traditional Cache

The Chesapeake Bay, the great rivers that feed it, and the vast landscapes surrounding them are at the center of our nation’s story. More than 2,600 miles of designated water trails, 55 units of the National Park System, and scores of state parks, local parks, and wildlife refuges are found within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Each takes part in conserving special places for visitors, residents, and future generations. The Chesapeake Bay region is filled with rich history and heritage, opportunities for education and science, and beautiful scenery suitable for explorers of all ages. Join us in discovering the Chesapeake region when you “Find Your Chesapeake” and take advantage of our beautiful treasure.

The Find Your Chesapeake (FYC) GeoTour launched June 9, 2018 with over 60 caches within Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania. and Delaware. A trackable geocoin will be awarded to the first 400 geocachers, while supplies last, for locating at least 20 FYC caches. To be eligible for the coin, geocachers must download a passport from the Find Your Chesapeake GeoTour website. Geocachers must find and log at least 20 finds, record the code word from each cache on their passport. After discovering the 20 required caches, geocachers may have their passports validated via mail at the National Park Service, Chesapeake Bay Office located at 410 Severn Ave, Suite 314, Annapolis, MD 21403. Please refer to the passport for complete validation instructions.

Participating in the FYC GeoTour is fun and we hope that many people join in. However, it is not a requirement for logging your find on this cache once you find the container.

Apparent in its name, Highpoint Scenic Vista is known for its outstanding views of the Susquehanna river that flows down below. Located on top on a hill are 79 acres of scenic meadowlands making up the park. While up here, stand as close to the center of the hill as you can. Slowly turn your body around, staying in the same place, and look straight ahead until you are back to where you started. Take in the 360 view. If you were to come here during a different time of the year, what would some differences in your view be? What colors, shapes, or sounds would be different?

Highpoint Scenic Vista is open from dawn to dusk. As a point of interest, you will be crossing the Mason-Dixon Trail on your way to the cache.