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This cache is on AEP Recreation Lands. You will need to go to www.aep.com in the stewardship section and download the FREE user permit if you don't have one already.
There are two ways into this cache, both will require some bushwacking, one more than the other, but it is more level. The cache is in a green ammo can.
parking is at N39 48.087 W082 07.765
This cache is on AEP Recreation Land that is free to use for hunting, fishing, camping and hiking as well as geocaching. The poem following is a satirical look at what could happen if we misuse our "free recreation lands".
The Wilderness Wall
by Baxter Black
If you've been losing sleep at night about the public land,
Yer not alone. We're all concerned with changes wrought by man.
The wilderness, to have and hold, is what it's all about
And we can Save the Wilderness! By keepin' people out.
By Audubon, you know I'm right. It's humans who befoul
The habitat of prairie dog, of elk and spotted owl.
A wall. We need a giant wall. To hold the riffraff back
But since they own the public lands, we'll prob'ly catch some flak,
So I propose the following: a theme park by the wall.
A simulated wilderness, man-made, au natural.
The next best thing to bein' there. We'll call it Wilderworld!
A place where you can get moosed-out, get badgered, skunked or squirreled!
Immerse yourself in waterfowl. Commune with ancient trees.
And though they seem so real to you, they're all facsimiles.
That's right, my friends, a theme park that's politically correct.
No tame coyotes or dancing bears to lessen the effect.
At Wilderworld organophobes will love our guarantee,
"No living thing was sacraficed to build this park for thee."
Imagine trees with conctere bark beneath a glassed-in dome.
Stalagmites rise from old Cheez Whiz in caves of Styrafoam.
A carbonated geyser that awaits your beck and call,
Just put a quarter in the slot and watch the water fall.
Then travel down our nature trail. This ride is realy neat.
See hibernating bear rugs sleep and never leave your seat.
See bullfrogs made of fiberglass eye plastic dragonflies
And get the perfect snapshot 'cause they never blink their eyes.
Ceramic deer and pop-up wolves in thrilling lifelike scenes.
See automated leaping fish in bubbling brook machines.
Synthetic birds that lip-synch tunes and fly on hidden wires
While Bambi grazes AstroTurf on tiny rubber tires!
And finally, as a final treat, we've one last mem'ry planned,
Our Rangers, dresed in chipmunk suits, will eat out of your hand.
The tour just takes an hour but if you don't want to go
Just wait in the Museum Shop and buy the video
And if you're stil not satisfied, when leaving you can view
The posh resort, behind the wall, we call Camp David Two.
But you'll be sleepin' easier knowin' all the cash you blew
Will help protect the wildernes from folks like me and you.
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