This Cache is placed as part of the 2019 New
York State Park Central Region Geocache Challenge. There are approx. 70 geocaches hidden within 20 state
parks and historic sites in this parks region, the first 100 people to find 45 or more caches will receive a special
geocache challenge coin. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at
any of the participating parks and sites or download it at www.nysparks.com
NYS Parks Saratoga - Capital region and the Taconic region will be hosting a similar challenge!! 10 caches found in
the Sara-Cap and/or Taconic region Challenge can be used toward the Central Challenge.
Be sure to check each park or site’s unique web page for possible trail maps and other facility specific
information. www.nysparks.com
Be sure to bring a good old fashioned GPSr with you, as many of our beautiful State Parks/ Historic sites have limited
or no cell service!!!
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to mark your passport. This
stamp is NOT a trade item. Some of the items in the cache are park souvenirs and do not need to be replaced with
a trade item.
The cache is not at the posted coordinates. You must solve the puzzle using the park information to find
the final coordinates.
Bowman Lake State Park (745 Bliven Sherman Road, Oxford, NY 13830) is a 967 acre remote sylvan retreat known as "a camper's paradise." Scenic park roads wind through evergreen and hardwood forests to shady campsites. There is a sandy lakefront for swimmers and sunbathers with several picnic areas nearby. The lake is regularly stocked with trout, and birdwatchers can spot as many as 103 species of birds. The park also has a nature center. There are 188 campsites: 148 trailer sites and 40 tent sites. There are 2 shower facilities available.
In winter, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers enjoy outstanding scenery on 13 miles of designated
trails.
Puzzle: Final is located at N42 AB.CDE W075 FB.BBA
1. Birdwatchers can spot as many as 1CA species of birds.
2. There are BE8 campsites.
3. There are D shower facilities.
4. Bowman Lake State Park is located at 7F5 Bliven Sherman Road.