Captain Forster's Hammock Preserve Cache Multi-cache
MMBuggers: Owner visit- The statues at the first 3 stages were all taken. The ammo box at the final stage was the only thing left. I am archiving this cache and putting the ammo box out in a little different spot for everybody to get another find, Thanks to all who have hunted this multi and enjoy this neat area.
Captain Forster's Hammock Preserve Cache
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A 4 stage multicache in some interesting Florida habitat with a
well stocked ammo can as the final stage.
The Captain Forster Hammock Preserve contains trails through mature
maritime hammock and coastal hammock habitats. New restrooms and
parking are located one mile south of County Road 510 on Jungle
Trail. Seasonal tours are offered and self-guided walks are a great
way to see a remnant of "old Florida." Trails are easy walking and
are open from 8am until sunset. The 110 acre Captain Forster
Hammock Preserve was purchased in the mid 1990s by Indian River
County with cost-share funds from the State Conservation and
Recreation Lands Program. The property was purchased to conserve
natural and cultural resources on the site. The property is owned
by the State Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund and is
managed by Indian River County. The Preserve contains maritime
hammock, coastal strand and wetland plant communities. It borders
Jungle Trail, a State designated greenway and a byway of the Indian
River Lagoon National Scenic Highway. The Preserve contains one of
the largest remaining coastal maritime hammocks on Orchid Island.
The site was home to Captain Frank Forster, one of the first Orchid
Island residents who homesteaded on the barrier island growing
winter vegetables and fishing along the Indian River Lagoon. Ample
parking and a bathroom are near the first stage coordinates.The
cache stages are all on different trails in the preserve. Minimal
bushwacking is required. Stay on the trails- the stages are just
off well marked trails. No maps appear to be at the trailhead but
common sense can get you on the right trails pretty easily. The
hints are for the first three stages. Use them only as needed- they
are nearly spoilers. Email me for help with the final if you need
to. I hope you like this area as much as I do. Congratulations to
JJsquared for FTF for this cache!
Additional Hints
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