FYC - Port Tobacco River Park 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.

Despite its modest size, Port Tobacco River Park has excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along three miles of trails. Take a quick walk along the Eagle Trail and try to spot the elusive bird. Fun fact: eagles hold the record for the largest bird’s nest. The largest nest found was 20 feet deep and 9.5 feet wide, weighing over two tons! The park is named in honor of Tom Roland, long-time Charles County Parks Chief, whose extraordinary devotion and commitment to connecting people with nature over the course of his career has made a lasting impact on the residents of Charles County and beyond.

Port Tobacco River Park is open from 8am until sunset. Pets are allowed at the park but must be on a leash.