Pinicon
Ridge Cabins Cache___
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This is a March cache celebrating the Linn County Conservation's
50th Anniversary activities
In 2008, the Linn County Conservation Board will celebrate 50
years of service to Linn County residents. A yearlong celebration
is planned to highlight all the outdoor recreation opportunities
available right here in Linn County. In celebration of Linn County
Conservation's 50th Anniversary there will be 50 GeoCaches placed
within various parks and recreation areas in the next year. Some of
the caches will reveal a "clue" that will enable you to be eligible
for a special prize drawing at the end of the season (December
2008).There is one featured cache each month.
This is not a featured cache.
This cache is located in the campground part of the park and is
closed in the Winter. Access and parking is limited in the winter
months. Only limited parking is available at PK1. Please do not
block the rangers drive way. There is plenty of parking at PK2.
Both will require a longer walk that is required in the summer
months. The park is closed from 10:30 pm until 4:00 am.
Additional information can be obtained from the Linn County Parks Website and
the Iowa
Geocachers Website.
Four modern
cabins are available for rental at Pinicon Ridge Park. These cabins
are found in a fairly isolated location and provide a great view of
the river and river valley.The cache is located near the cabins but
in a location that will not require you to disturb the occupants of
the cabins.Located in this same area is the Plains Campground which
provides camping spots for tent campers.Access to the cache is from
the north side of the river.The cache is a regular sized cache.It
is started with some travel bugs and the usual trading items.
All four cabins at Pinicon Ridge Park have the following
amenities: heat and air conditioning; dinette table and four
chairs; microwave and small refrigerator; bunk beds; large covered
deck; picnic table & fire ring; refuse container and cleaning
supplies. The three larger cabins (Pintail, Bob White & Aspen)
also provide these upgrades: full kitchenette with cook top or
range (Pintail), sink, countertop & cupboards; full-sized futon
sleeper and a full bathroom with shower. Capacities for these
cabins are: Pintail - 8, Bob White - 6, Aspen - 6, and River Otter
- 6. Cabins may be reserved up to one year in advance. A two-night
minimum is observed - 3 nights on holidays or holiday weekends.
These cabins are located in the Plains Campground area of the
park.
