Join us Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 11:00 am for a full day of fun
including caching, food, and friendship. There will be a brief
"business" meeting to go over what's happening with the MGS &
then the fun begins.
Several new caches will also be placed especially for the
event, including one that may require VERY SPECIAL
TEAMWORK!
The event is FREE, and EVERYONE is welcome! Please bring a dish
to share (post a "Will Attend" log if you're planning to come,
along with the dish you plan to bring.) Pets are welcome, provided
they are leashed. The event will be rain or shine! It's a good idea
to put the event on your watchlist in case there are any
updates.
Tuckahoe Creek, a quiet country stream bordered for most of its
length by wooded marshlands, runs through the length of the park. A
60-acre lake offers boating and fishing. The park offers 20 miles
of scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, flat water
canoeing, hunting, picnicking, as well as a recycled tire
playground for children.
There are camping facilites on site for those of you who
want to make a weekend out of it: The park offers a family camping
area with 51 sites, 33 with electric hookups, and a central
bathhouse. Pets are allowed in the campground but must remain on a
leash at all times.
Cabins: Four camper cabins are available for rent through
the statewide reservation system. Each cabin sleeps four and is
equipped with ceiling fan, electricity, air conditioning, grill,
fire ring and table.
Arboretum: The Adkins Arboretum encompasses 500 acres of
park land and almost three miles of surfaced walkways leading
through the tagged native species of trees and shrubs.
Fishing and Boating: The park has a 60-acre lake with
fishing and boating opportunities on 20 acres of open water. The
remaining acres are flooded woodland. A launch ramp is available
for boaters. Gasoline motor use is prohibited. Canoeing at Tuckahoe
is a popular activity on both the lake and the creek because of the
park's abundant wildlife. It is common for visitors to enjoy
watching bald eagles, ospreys and great blue herons. Beavers and
muskrats have surprised visitors by swimming past their canoes.
Tuckahoe is full of pockets of secluded beauty, some only
accessible by canoe. Canoes, kayaks and paddle boats can be rented
for use on the lake above the dam for a daily fee (April- October).
Check with park personnel for current fees for canoe rentals and
park guided trips.
Multi-use Trails: Tuckahoe State Park boasts excellent
hiking, biking and equestrian opportunities. Trails that wander
through the park include the Tuckahoe Valley Trail, a self-guided
Natural Trail, the Physical Fitness Trail and the Lake Trail.
Mountain Bike, Kayak, Paddleboat and Canoe Rentals: Tuckahoe
offers mountain bikes, kayaks, paddleboats and canoes for rent at
the park during the spring, summer and fall. Contact the park for
current service charges, available days and times.
As you can see there is PLENTY of things to do at this state
park. Plan to come and spend the weekend so you won't miss out
on any of the excitement!
To reserve a camping site or cabin go to:RESERVATIONS
We hope to see everyone there!
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