Cool Cache #3- The Ocean Lawn. Traditional Cache
Cool Cache #3- The Ocean Lawn.
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This is a new cache but was part of the Cool Cache multi. that was stolen and is now archived. The location of the container has been changed. Since this is a new cache any one who found the multi is eligible to find this.
Parking is at 42 34.792 70 43.526
Property Description 64 acres | Established 1990
Part of historic Coolidge Point, the Coolidge Reservation is named for the prominent family who came to own the peninsula. The diverse woodland features a mix of oak and pine with numerous wildflowers and ferns, and is home to an array of birds and other wildlife, including fishers and fox. Formed by rocky outcrops, Bungalow Hill offers views of Magnolia Harbor. Clarke Pond, once a tidal saltwater marsh, was cut off from the sea nearly a century ago when the inlet was filled. Several acres of wetlands, grading from shallow marsh to shrub swamp, surround Clarke Pond.
At the tip of Coolidge Point is the magnificent Ocean Lawn. At one time, this vast lawn was the site of the Coolidge family's "Marble Palace," a Georgian-style mansion designed in 1902 by Charles McKim under the direction of Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, Jr. The Ocean Lawn is now an open, grassy expanse broken only by large shade trees. Edged by rocky headlands that extend into the sea, the Reservation is bordered on the west by Kettle Cove and Black Beach. Also in view are Kettle Island and The Trustees' Great and Little Misery Islands
As you walk down the Ocean Lawn look for the outline of The “Marble Palace” and picture your self living here with this view. Keep in mind that this area is a favorite hang out for the local goose population so step lightly. Bring a picnic lunch, a camera and binoculars and spend some time in this beautiful area. Dogs are not allowed on the Ocean Lawn.
A small portion of this trail goes through private property so please stay on the trail in this area and respect the property owners rights. This area is marked by signs.
HOURS ARE 8AM UNTIL SUNSET FRIDAY THRU MONDAY. THE OCEAN LAWN IS CLOSED TUESDAY THRU THURSDAY.
Trail maps are available at the sign by the parking lot
Trails
A one-mile trail runs from the parking area to the top of Bungalow Hill, around Clarke Pond to Magnolia Beach, and to the Ocean Lawn. Easy walking, though moderate in places.
If you do all of the caches at the same time this is the way to do them.
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Treasures
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