Take a hike through Vermont agricultural history. Imagine these woods being wide open pastureland. The physical evidence are the stone walls which kept the sheep (in the early 19th century, there were more sheep than humans). Take a closer look, you will see barbed wire amongst the stone walls, signifying Vermont’s transition to dairying at the turn of the 19th century. Finally, when you approach the cache, you will find evidence of Vermont’s longest running industry- maple sugaring. This allowed for farmers to diversify their operations, getting economic opportunity from their woodlots during the unproductive spring (for farming).
To the NE of this cache is evidence of the maple sugar process, as the remains of an old sugarhouse can be seen through the woods. The cache is the size of an apple
Nature Conservancy Visitor Guidelines: Hiking, birding, photography, nature study and other low-impact, non-motorized uses are welcome. All motorized vehicles, ATVs, trail bikes and bicycles are prohibited except in emergencies. Please respect the land; do not remove plants, animals, artifacts or rocks. Do not camp, light fires or leave litter. Please leave pets at home (except guide dogs). Use designated parking; don't block private property or public roads. Keep group size small. Visitors use the natural area at their own risk. This cache has been placed with permission of The Nature Conservancy. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.