BAC, Chesapeake District, Cache to Eagle #9 Mystery Cache
BAC, Chesapeake District, Cache to Eagle #9
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This cache is part of a nationwide geocaching series called ”Cache to Eagle” that showcases special contributions that Eagle Scouts have made to their community.
Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America requires years of dedication and hard work. In addition to 21 required merit badges, each Scout must complete a project that — on average — requires 167 service hours. In 2008 alone, that translated to $16 million in service (based on the national volunteer hour value of $19.51).
This particular Cache to Eagle geocache showcases the wooden benches built in 2004 by Julian Spath, an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 350. Julian's project included building 6 of these benches scattered throughout the park. If you start from the North end of the White Trail, near the marina, you'll see one of these benches at the given coordinates. From this spot, project a waypoint of 205 degrees and 2317.21 feet. There, you should easily find the final. Enjoy the rest of this trail. If you walk along quietly, you're likely to see deer, owls, eagles, frogs, snakes, five-lined skinks, and groundhogs. If you go closer to the water's edge, you're likely to see the great blue heron, cattle egrets, and ospreys. Even though this trail was placed 30 years ago, it is still maintained by the local Boy Scouts, primarily Troops 350 and 355.
Over its first 100 years, Scouting has provided millions of hours of service to communities across America. For our 100th Anniversary, we’re celebrating that legacy with special service opportunities through "A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference". You can join us, and even earn a commemorative patch! The Baltimore Area Council, Chesapeake District series of Cache to Eagle caches will number 12 eventually, and each one will have a card that contains one of the 12 points of the Scout Law. Keep track of each one and when you’ve visited all twelve, send me an email with this codeword and the particular associated number within the series, and the first 25 people will be eligible to receive a commemorative Cache to Eagle patch. Visit Scouting.org/100years to learn more.
About the cache: Clear lock-n-lock hidden in a traditional way in the woods just off of the White Trail near a clearing. Large lock n lock container includes a pathtag for the First to Find.
I would highly recommend waterproof boots and long pants in all seasons and plenty of bug spray if you go after this cache in warm months.
This cache has been placed with permission from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Forest and Park Service.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.
You can park at the Parking coordinates and follow the White Trail for almost all of the caches in this section of the park:
Additional Hints
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