Please join the Crosswinds Cache Crew at Crosswinds Marsh, on Saturday, October 15, 2022. For a fall gathering and some new caches highlighting the Legends and Tales of Michigan and the surrounding area.
The Geocaching Event:
It will run before the Harvest Festival from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. It will include new caches highlighting the Legends and Tales of Michigan and the surrounding area. There will be an FTF raffle, along with a prize table. Cider and doughnuts are provided by your hosts.
Geocaching Event Schedule:
- 11:00 am Event check-in coordinates sheets, and GPX file provided to event attendee
- 11:15 am Meet and Greet along with cinder and doughnuts
- 11:45 am FTF/Prize Table Raffle
- 12:00 pm Event clean-up and hit the trails!
Harvest Festival:
- 1:00-3:00 pm Enjoy the Harvest Festival after the event.
"Harvest Festival will have a hayride along a forested trail, kid-friendly stories, and puppet meet-and-greet around a campfire. Along with games, activities, and a costume parade! Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!
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.
There have been over 240 species of birds identified at the marsh. Additionally, there are nesting bald eagles visible thru-out the year. Boardwalks were built to give visitors an intimate view of life in the wetlands. The marsh offers year-round activities including trails for hiking (over 6 miles), horseback riding and cross-country skiing, and areas for picnicking and fishing. Admission to Crosswinds Marsh is free!
Remember, this is a marsh....If you are intending to hunt for the caches or explore the trails, please come prepared with boots/old shoes (not sandals or flip-flops), long pants, and insect repellent. This time of year in the woods of South Eastern Michigan there is poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitoes plenty!
What to bring:
- GPS and gear bag
- Chairs (A minimal number of picnic tables are available)
- Bottled Water/Beverages to stay hydrated
- Insect repellent is strongly recommended
FAQ:
- Q: Will there be a GPX file available for the new caches?
- A: Yup. A GPX file of the new caches will be available, and we will be loading GPS units, a QR code will be available as well as an email if desired. Just a note, the cellular signal is spotty at Crosswinds. While we will be willing to help people who have trouble the best we can with no guarantees, please remember that the file is offered as a convenience. (From our experience, the classic Geocaching App does not support the importing of files.)
- Q: Are there restrooms?
- A: Yup sort of. Two Port-a-Potties are nearby.
- Q: Can I bring a dog?
- A: Yup. Dogs are welcome just keep them on a leash and be sure to clean up after them.
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 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.
The Crosswinds Cache Crew pledges to develop and maintain quality, interesting geocaches in the marsh consistent with geocaching and Wayne County Parks rules permit process.
