Laying low amongst the wooded slopes of the Potawatomi Nature Preserve, this peaceful-hidden lake is a perfect example of a kettle hole lake. Although it is not far to the other shore, Lake Lonidow's depth completes the shape of a kettle!
Like the rest of Pokagon’s landscape, Lake Lonidaw was formed as a result of the glacial ice that once blanketed the area. When the glaciers finally receded northward, many large chunks of ice were left behind, imbedded in the glacial soil. In time, these ice chunks melted, forming ponds and lakes such as Lake Lonidaw.
Lake Lonidow is a part of the 208 acre Potawatomi Nature Preserve that is within Pokagon State Park. It is surrounded by a unique wetland area that includes cattail marshes, sedge meadows, and a tamarack-black ash swamp.
To log this Earthcache, go to the coordinates above and journey out on the pier that floats on Lake Lonidaw:
1. Take a picture of you and your GPSr at the end of the pier. Post you picture with your log (This is no longer a requirement, but it is highly encouraged).
2. While you are out there, find out how deep Lake Lonidaw is. You might have to look around for the depth, but you shouldn't have to drop anything into the water to find out. (HINT: The lake is deeper than 2 or 3 feet!! You will need to look around for a sign to tell you how deep the lake is. If you tell me the depth simply by looking in the water, I will delete your log!)
3. Email me the answer within 24 hours of posting your log.
Be watchful with little ones as there is no railing at the end of the pier.
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