LNT5 - Minimize Campfire Impact Traditional Cache

The Center for Outdoor Ethics views geocaching as a fun and worthwhile recreational pursuit when done in accordance with land management agency regulations and with Leave No Trace in mind. As the popularity of geocaching has exploded over the past few years, land managers in many areas are seeing more impacts related to geocaching. However, because of geocaching, more and more people are enjoying the outdoors. As responsible geocachers, we have an obligation to tread gingerly on the land and adhere to the Leave No Trace Principles.

Principle 5: Minimize Campfire Impacts:
Unless your geocaching adventure involves an overnight stay, the only conceivable reason that you would need to have a fire would be to cook lunch. However, the development of light weight efficient camp stoves has encouraged a shift away from the traditional fire. Stoves are fast & flexible. Stoves operate in almost any weather condition, and they Leave No Trace..

• If you plan to have a fire, know the fire regulations and current guidelines for the area you plan to visit. .

Crosswinds Marsh Rules
No fires
No bikes / ATVs / personal watercraft
No swimming or ice fishing
Dogs must be leashed
No alcohol or illegal substances
No camping
Fishing in designated areas only
Collecting of plants & animals prohibited
Park only at N 42 05.744 W 83 26.552
All Geocachers must follow the above rules.
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is free.

The Crosswinds Cache Crew pledge to develop and maintain quality and interesting geocaches in the Marsh consistent with Geocaching and Wayne County Parks rules and permit process.   For more information on the Cache Crew and our endeavors, please visit us on the web at http://www.crosswindscaching.com and on social media.

This cache has been placed with the permissions of Wayne County Parks. Permit MM18-40 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.