As of
01/13/2012: This cache is still available!!!
However... I HIGHLY recommend you stop at the "Iron Ranger"
(address and coords listed below) when entering the Picayune Strand
State Forest (PSSF) and pick up information regarding the
Everglades restoration project that is under way. Please do
NOT enter any of the "closed" areas! They are being patrolled
and... being in these "closed" areas is a felony.
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This is a 2 stage cache. The
coordinates listed here will take you to stage one. From
there you will need to find a set of coordinates that will lead you
to the (ammo can) final!
Stage 1 is a really great
photo-op!!! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
During our "rainy" season you will
probably have to trek through thigh high (or deeper) water.
While scouting this cache (late October, early November) the water
was deep. We also encountered an alligator. If you are
here during "rainy" season, be careful of Cypress knees under the
surface of the water. Use caution!
While at stage 1, you will probably
notice a box labled "SONGMETER".
This is NOT the cache container!
Please DO NOT DISTURB this box!
*****There is a good possibility you will
see/find Travel Bugs (TBs) and/or GeoCoins in this cache. If
you are not familiar with what these are or how to handle them
properly, please follow this link: How to use a
Travel Bug
There are several other caches in the
area so be sure to check them out while you're here.
Enjoy!
Congratulations to
litngbug on FTF!!!
This cache is located in Picayune
Strand State Forest (PSSF).
- Florida Division of Forestry has given us
permission to hide this cache within the Picayune Strand State
Forest, following their guidelines. We are happy to
comply.
There is a $2.00
"day use" fee to be paid at the "iron ranger" at the Division of
Forestry Office located at:
2121 52nd Ave. SE (N 26° 08.533 W 081° 33.680) Don't
forget to get your "hang tag" and place it on your rear view
mirror.
ORVs are NOT allowed in the PSSF. All vehicles must remain on
(named and/or numbered) streets.
| Words of
CAUTION: |
| Mid-September to
early January is hunting season. You may want to consider
wearing an orange hunting vest
if you are caching, in the Picayune, during this time. |
| Poisonous snakes can
be a very real threat. In the event of snake bite, while in
the Picayune, call 911 or call the Division of Forestry office in
Picayune @ 239-348-7557. They have a list of venom keepers
and can assist you very quickly. |