Welcome to geocaching in Crosswinds! For several years a volunteer group of geocachers (The Crosswinds Cache Crew) has been placing and maintaining geocaches here in the Crosswinds Marsh Interpretive Preserve by permits issued by Wayne County Parks. We really hope that you enjoy your visit!
Crosswinds Marsh is one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country. It was built to replace the wetlands that were paved over to expand Wayne County's Detroit Metro Airport (the McNamara terminal). Wayne County, together with Sumpter Township, purchased over 900 acres of farmland that believe it or not, was once wetland that had been converted into farm fields by draining the land...in a process that took over a year. They flooded former farm fields, planted new wetland plants and transplanted endangered species from metro Airport. The area is managed by the Wayne County Parks.
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° 5.739' W 83° 26.543'
All Geocachers must follow the above rules.
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is free.
Upcomming geocaching events at Crosswinds
So far there are two Geocaching Events in the planning stage for this year. Check back!.
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This cache has been placed with the permission of Wayne County Parks. Permit 2020-01 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.