HISTORY:
Burraston Ponds are several freshwater ponds fed by warm water springs, and are a great area to recreate: fishing, hiking, camping, several rope swings, and good fishing all equal lots of fun. They have been around a long time, first recorded by Europeans by Father Escalante, a Spanish explorer (whose expedition lead to the naming of nearby Spanish Fork) who camped here in September 1776, and called the place ”Ojo de San Pablo”, or "Eye of Saint Paul,” according to the historical plaque on site.
The ponds later became well known by their Native American name, Punjun Springs. Later, Richard James Burraston and his wife Emma Price settled near the Burraston ponds in 1865. They were called to settle there in order to protect the mail route. They had private livestock under the Burraston brand and they managed a large cattle operation for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1878, over 1,000 head of cattle, taken from this ranch, provided funding for the LDS Church's purchase of the land where Snowflake and St. Johns, Ariz., now lie.
Then, in 1901 the ponds were gifted to the state of Utah by the Burrastons to “commemorate its statehood and for the enjoyment of the people.”
CACHE DESCRIPTION:
Ready to go for a swim? This cache will require you to get wet! You should certainly bring some swimming goggles/snorkling gear for these! It is deep...scuba gear may be appropriate.
Note: a boat is not necessary, but it will certainly facilitate pinpointing the cache before you get in the water.
After coming here several times and enjoying the history, and especially the crystal clear water, I thought several underwater caches would be appropriate and fun! Also, being fed by warm springs, the water never really gets below 50 degrees (even in the winter), so accessing it is possible all year long! It is a popular scuba site as well, so I hope you can find something fun to do while you're here as well; enjoy!
Note: Make sure you return the cache EXACTLY as and where you found it for the next cacher to enjoy. Keep the container and anchor together please!
