GCP72A Brandy Brook Headwaters (Traditional Cache) in Wisconsin, United States created by The Tapps

This cache has been archived.

The Tapps: It is with great sadness that we must now retire this cache. The recent reconstruction of the boardwalk no longer makes it possible to hide a geocache underneath. As this is a sensitive nature area, the Waukesha County Parks very specifically asked that it be possible for people to stay on the boardwalk to find and retrieve a geocache in this area.

This cache had a great 3 year, 3 month life with 131 visitors .. awesome.

The Earthcache we placed here will continue to have visitors so this area will continued to be enjoyed.

The cache container was retrieved today.
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The Tapps Sr

GCP72A ▼

A cache by The Tapps Message this owner

Hidden : 6/5/2005

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the Waukesha County Dept of Parks & Land Use - Retzer Nature Center. Please note, a Waukesha County Park Admission Sticker is not required to enter the Nature Center nor is a daily admission collected of those who use this facility. Please come and explore the many trails.

The Retzer Nature Center was originally the retirement home of John & Florence Retzer. Their vision was "to conserve the scenery, natural life and wildlife, leaving the land unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." The original 90 acres was purchased in 1938. In 1973, the property was bequeathed to Waukesha County Parks. Land acquistions have greatly expanded this nature center to make it what it is today. A Planetarium addition opened in May of 2005. It was the vision of the Retzer family that this area be open to all so that is why there is no admission fee charges.

THE RETZER NATURE CENTER IS OPEN DAILY FROM SUNRISE UNTIL 10:00 PM. IF YOU VISIT BETWEEN 8:00 AM AND 4:30 PM, THE VISITOR'S CENTER WILL BE OPEN AND YOU MIGHT LIKE TO EXPLORE THAT AS WELL. PLEASE RESPECT THESE HOURS! WE ARE DEVELOPING A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WAUKESHA COUNTY FOR GEOCACHING AND NEED TO BE RESPECTFUL OF THE RULES. PLEASE STAY ON ESTABLISHED TRAILS. WILDLIFE CAN BECOME EASILY STRESSED, PLEASE LEAVE DENS AND NESTS ALONE. PLEASE RESPECT THE GROUNDS, NO PICKING OF FLOWERS OR PLANTS. DOGS, PETS, HORSES AND BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED. PLEASE DEMONSTRATE CITO (CACHE IN TRASH OUT) AS YOU JOURNEY IN THE PARK.

Most of all, enjoy the park as the Retzer family intended.

Cache is a PVC tube (former State of Mind series cache container now camo painted) approximately 2.5 inches by 6 inches in length, contains small trade items for the kids.

Please follow the policy of the park and stay on the trails and board walks. The cache can be reached and found with following this policy. Thank You!! Please use caution if the boardwalk planks are wet, they can become slippery or icy. This cache MAY NOT BE WINTER FRIENDLY during certain times of the winter due to weather conditions. Please see winter logs!!

Return the cache to the original hiding spot so it does not get muggled. Thank you

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