This geocache is part of the Parks & Recreation of GeoTour – Sebring Area Florida’s Hidden Gem (GT48D). Visit https://visitsebring.com/activities/geocaching/ for complete information. Print off passport from link provided and log codewords from each geocache part of the GeoTour to obtain a free trackable coin. Currently the Station is closed due to COVID but the geocache is available.
Explorer Richard Archbold founded the Station in 1941. Archbold obtained the original 1,000-acre "Red Hill" Estate from John A. Roebling, II as a gift. The land contained an huge diverse natural habitats, a cluster of well-constructed buildings, and other improvements suited for an ecological field station. Early research was dominated by botanical and entomological explorations, and many scientists developed long-term projects that became milestones in their fields. Several of these scientists continue to visit the Station regularly even today. Currently, Archbold is just over 5,000 acres and is generally open to visitors.