It was returned mid May, cleaned sanitised, with a new log book and 2 dozen new swag, Signature, and trackables to a better 5th location only a couple dozen feet only from the 4th location. Luckily we found it, and took it with us for some much needed maintenance. ![]() In late April of 2021, someone had moved the container 235 feet from the geocache location. This fourth location was actually chose in July of 2006, so that the cache would be further from private property and barking dogs, and this time decidedly on Metropark Property. The cache was re-enabled with a new container, new contents, and a new location on March 13, '07. The cache was temporarily disabled in November of 2006 due to soaked contents. As I discovered later, this location was actually on Metropark Property. Since it was a good location, I chose to keep it there. The third location was actually chose by a geocacher without my knowledge about 40 ft away. The second location was fifty feet away in an area that became too low during flood seasons. It was disabled for two months in the spring of 2001 due to downed power lines at the first cache location. This cache was originally located on private property with permission. They will be missed by all their caching and non caching buddies. Nikki died on December 6th, 2008, a just before her14th birthday. Nova died on July 25th, 2006 just two days before her 12th birthday. The camera is no longer used, as it became too difficult to maintain, and the film became obsolete. Pictures taken after October '03 were automatically posted here, unless specifically requested otherwise. Pictures in the log book prior to October 2003, were NOT posted here unless requested so. We occasionally scanned these pics to be posted here in the online logs. ![]() Please look inside the lid of the container for special instructions for this Geocache.ĭuring warmer seasons there was once Polaroid IZone camera in the cache so you could take a picture of yourself for the log book. At the time of the War, the position of this cache would have been only several hundred feet into Ohio from Michigan. If you are interested, take a look at ToledoWar for a brief description and links to more information on this curious bit of local history. The Toledo War of 1835 was fought over this boundary. Evidence of this Line still exists today, although not evident here. If you travel to the cache from the furthest parking area, you will cross the historic Fulton Line, which was once a disputed boundary between Ohio and Michigan. If you are observant, you may also catch a glimpse of red fox, chipmunk, mink, weasel, opossum and of course raccoon during your walk. Watch for small herds of white-tailed deer in this area and near the cache, as they travel many miles between other wooded areas along Swan Creek. Ticks could also be in the area, although they have not been mentioned in logs.Ī few yards north of the cache, there is a nice vantage point where you can see Swan Creek at the bottom of a steep embankment. When the mosquitoes are in season, you many want to be prepared for them, especially near the cache. Please bring your own writing utensil, as they regularly disappear from the cache. ![]() This cache is placed so that NO DIGGING is required, just good eyes and a good GPS reading A good GPS reading may be difficult here when foliage is heavy. Please respect park hours, park rules and all "Private Property" and "No Trespassing" signs you may encounter. Please start your search ONLY from one of the two public parking areas listed below and do NOT cross any private property.Įnjoy and respect this beautiful setting and plan your trip to conclude before sunset, when you may hear the screech owls begin their evening hunt. Since is cache is located near private property, it must be accessed ONLY through Swan Creek Metropark. (See stats explanation at bottom of page) Ohio's 3rd oldest active GC Geocache (as of ).Northwest Ohio's oldest active cache to be 1st found.Northwest Ohio's oldest active original GC Geocache.Toledo's 2nd geocache ever created (1st was GC35C).
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