This Cache is placed as part of the 2023 New York State Park Central Region Geocache Challenge. There are approximately 70 geocaches hidden within 21 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
Bring a GPSr with you, or download the caches before you leave home 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.
"The Zen philosopher Basho once wrote: 'A flute with no holes is not a flute. And a donut with no hole is a Danish.' He was a funny guy."
Welcome to Battle Island. We hope you enjoy your time finding the caches here. Watch your footing here, unless of course you'd like to get your feet wet. Please rehide the cache exactly as you found it after stamping your passport and signing the logbook. Have fun!