1,000 Acre Multi


"With a history reaching back to the Ice Ages, ... full of unique habitats ranging from marshy lowlands to forested upland tracts.
An extensive boardwalk and trail system winds through the preserve, allowing visitors to observe a unique variety of plants and wildlife. ... one of Monroe County's largest wetland systems, ... You may see foxes, white-tailed deer, weasels, and coyotes. ... great place to do some birdwatching. ... eastern bluebirds, great blue herons, green herons, black-throated green warblers, wood ducks, woodpeckers, and ruffed grouse. ...look for red and white
trillium, jack-in-the-pulpits, trout lilies, marsh marigolds, blue cohosh, witchhazel and cattails. Thousand Acre Swamp also features a number of large silver maple and ash trees." (Taken from the website of "The Nature Conservatory")
The trails here can be a little muddy in the spring, but are easily passable. I've enjoyed hiking through here and exploring the trails in all seasons.
To Find This Cache
The posted coordinates will take you to the entrance to the swamp and a great information kiosk where you will have to answer questions from the 3 signs in order to find the coordinates needed for the final.
N43 10.ABC
W77 26.DEF
- How many of Stephen's turtles are there? A=
- How many walks, ways, loops and trails are there? B=
- The year that Thousand Acre Swamp was established? Last two numbers added together. C=
- Number of birds listed above the cattails (entire top section of sign). D=
- How many water striders are in the pond? E=
- How many feet thick is the core sample of muck and peat? F=
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