Hardware Ranch
Cache Valley, located 15 miles down Blacksmith Fork Canyon from the ranch, was the historical winter range for local elk herds. By the 1930s, agriculture and towns had encroached upon this winter feeding area, and friction between elk and farmers was mounting. Feeding the elk at Hardware Ranch helped eliminate this problem. Over the years, the elk have learned that they no longer need to migrate to the valley during the winter to find food.
Hardware Ranch has served as a center for elk research since the 1950s. Understanding the biology and population dynamics of elk is important for sound management of the herds. Today, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources continues these programs and has expanded the mission of Hardware Ranch to include public tours of the wintering elk herd.
A visit to the ranch is both fun and educational. During winter months, a trip to Hardware Ranch makes a great outing that will provide the whole family with the memorable experience of viewing wild Rocky Mountain elk up close. During the summer, Hardware Ranch area provides great opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing.
Your cache adventure begins now.....
Go to the starting coordinates and you will find a pole with lots of arrows with mileage to many amazing destinations in Utah. Use the mileage information from this pole when figuring out the final location of the cache.
The coordinates of the cache are located at the following
N 41 36.(219 + Bear Lake)
W 111 33.(635 - (4Corners - Zion National Park - Logan))
***LETTERBOX GEOCACHE***
This is a geocache letterbox. So, along with a log sheet, it includes an original ink stamp for your stamp book.
When you find the cache, DO NOT TAKE THE STAMP, It's not for trade!!