Geocaching at Split Rock

We had to go out to Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony area early this morning so I thought we could also grab two caches we have not looked for yet. After stopping at Wawa for our morning coffee and to chat with the girls there, we entered the resort, paying our one dollar toll, (yes they charge a dollar to enter the 'resort') and heading off to park at the tennis courts. We saw a beautiful tiny fawn with its mommy about a block in from the toll booth.

After fawn gazing we parked, fired up the Garmin and walked along the courts. We found the cache easily, although Paul ws the one who had to stick his arm elbow deep into a stump. Next up, Welcome To Split Rock.

We drove to where there was to be a dirt parking area, but on arriving there was a rough older pickup truck parked there with the windows half down and alot of wetness inside the windows. It was obvious someone was sleeping in it, which is kind of odd in this resort area. Maybe I watch to much tv but it creeped me out. Paul on the other hand was fine with it so we decided to stick with the plan and find us a cache! It is really pretty here, there is even an observation deck with a great view of distant mouontains. There is also "Split Rock". The actual Split Rock is  a large outcrop of red sandstone and  was the result of the last ice sheet, known as the Wisconsin Glaciation . It is a beautiful reminder of how incredible nature is. Well having enjoyed the sights, we headed off down a small trail into the woods and up across the rocks. At first I carried Bear out of fear of ticks, but it was hard to hold him and climb rocks so he did get to play mountain goat. Paul led the way, far ahead while Bear scampered along and I eventually brought up the rear. As we searched, lady luck struck for me and I happened to turn around and glance at a spot we had already looked in but noticed a glint. There it was! Signed log, recorded find and back down the rocks we went, happy for another smiley in our list!