All too often in life, we let the bustle of life get in the way of relaxing, unwinding and sitting a spell. Here at the marsh, it is quite easy to just sit, relax, listen, and daydream. While the shade that once covered this bench is now gone, it is a relaxing place to Sit a Spell and enjoy the warmth of the sun..
Crosswinds Marsh is one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country. It was built to replace the wetlands that were paved over to expand Wayne County's Detroit Metro Airport (the McNamara terminal). Wayne County, together with Sumpter Township, purchased over 900 acres of farmland that believe it or not, was once wetland that had been converted into farm fields by draining the land...in a process that took over a year. They flooded former farm fields, planted new wetland plants and transplanted endangered species from metro Airport. The area is managed by the Wayne County Parks.
The cache: The cache is a medium size lock & lock hidden along the Muskrat trail in the typical fashion. Please use stealth when searching and hide it back in the same location.
Crosswinds Marsh Rules
No fires
No bikes / ATVs / personal watercraft
No swimming or ice fishing
Dogs must be leashed
No alcohol or illegal substances
No camping
Fishing in designated areas only
Collecting of plants & animals prohibited
Park only at N 42 05.744 W 83 26.552
All Geocachers must follow the above rules.
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is free.