A Lifetime Of Love

Date Placed: June 28, 2012
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planters: GreenJello
Location: 400 East 400 North, Springville, Utah, Utah
Status: Active

Not much of a bench
But it is a seat
So please feel free
To rest your feet

Notes: This box is dedicated to the amazing boxing duo, PhotoGram and Desert Grandpa. They're the oldest boxing couple I know of, and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary! :)

Hello From Georgia!

Date Placed: June 18, 2011
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: buttercup
Logbook: buttercup
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: Kiwanis Park, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah
Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles, round trip
Status: Active

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Ah, the hike to the "G" has been on my mind! If you're looking for incredible views of Utah Valley, make your way to the "G" on the mountainside.

Directions: From I-15, take exit 275 (Pleasant Grove). Go east off the exit. At the intersection with State Street, continue straight through the light onto Center Street. Turn right onto 100 East and then left onto 200 South. Continue to follow 200 South eastward until you dead end in a parking area next to Kiwanis Park. Cross the bridge into the park.

Trail starts from the NE corner of the pavilion, and heads to the right of the fence. Just past the big firepit on the right, take the left fork and start heading up. There will be little trails that seem to split off the main trail; stay on the main well-traveled trail that seems to hug the side of the mountain, and you will be headed to the right place.

As you round a bend, the "G" will be visible as an actual "G", and not just some white stuff on the mountain. You will notice a tall juniper tree that sticks up above the surrounding landscape. The letterbox is hidden behind this juniper under a flat rock with orange lichen. You will probably find it helpful to go 12-15 steps beyond the juniper before heading off-trail to get to it.

If you keep along the same trail, you will end up at the "G". Or, you can turn around and go back. It's up to you. :) Either way, the "G" hike will be on your mind!

Notes: This hike is very steep in parts! You will gain approximately 800 feet in .75 miles, with the steepest part being the first third of the hike. Hiking sticks and shoes with good traction HIGHLY recommended. Most of the trail is out in the open; it is best to hike during cooler temperatures.

Stewart Cascades Trail

Date Placed: July 25, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carvers: Woody Clowns (Sticky Geraniums) and GreenJello (Stewart Falls)
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: Stewart Cascades Trail, Aspen Grove, Alpine Loop, Utah, Utah
Distance: 4 miles round trip
Status: Active (only the Sticky Geraniums... the Stewart Falls box is missing!)

The Stewart Cascades Trail is one of the loveliest hikes in Utah. Your destination is Stewart Falls, one of the most scenic and photogenic waterfalls in northern Utah. It falls in two tiers, and is over 200 feet tall. It is an easy-to-moderate hike through a beautiful forest on the east side of Mount Timpanogos.

The trail is well-marked and easy to follow. The descent from the ridge/overlook area down to the base of the falls is quite steep (young ones should be held in check at that point) but this is a great family hike. Summer is a good time to make the trek, and fall is even better because the colored leaves are magnificent!


Directions: From I-15, take the Orem 800 North exit (#272). Head east and follow all the way to the mountains. When the road splits at the end, head to the left and start up Provo Canyon. Approximately 7 miles up, turn left at the Sundance turnoff. Continue on the Alpine Loop Road for about 6 miles, where there will be a fee station. (If you have a National Parks Pass, you can use that in lieu of the normal day use fee.) The parking area just past the fee station is where you will find the trailhead. Start to the right of the bathrooms, up the "stairs" and straight up the path to the brown trail marker that will point you in the right direction.

After you've taken [The Answer To Life, The Universe And Everything] steps from the trail marker, look to your left for a chunk of pink cement next to the trail. You will find some hidden Sticky Geraniums behind it, under some rocks. Please be very discreet and rehide EXTREMELY WELL, as this is a hugely popular hiking trail. (Sticky Geraniums are a plentiful wildflower found along the bottom part of this trail, as well as all over Mount Timpanogos. Keep an eye out for them as you hike!) Thanks to Woody clowns for this lovely stamp!

Continue on the trail to the falls. You will pass a water tank, gorgeous scenery, plenty of stinging nettle (know how to identify it so you can avoid it!), rock slides.... and then you will reach the waterfall overlook. Find the 4-ish foot tall wooden trail marker at the overlook area. Head the Sundance way, about 10-12 steps. There will be a pile of large rocks to your left. Under the large flat rock will be a Stewart stamp. Again, please be discreet and rehide well!

If you want to get to the base of the falls (and of course you do!), just keep heading down the Sundance way along the switchbacks.

Noah's

Date Placed: June 30, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: 644 North 2000 West, Lindon, Utah, Utah
Status: Active


Noah's is a multi-use facility for all life's events-- receptions, company parties, family reunions, you name it! There's indoor racquetball courts, indoor volleyball, pool tables, ping pong, and even an ice rink on the top floor!

Directions: From I-15, take the Pleasant Grove exit (#275). Head east off the exit, and take a right at 700 North (Lindon), and another right at 2000 West.

In the back garden area (east side of building), there is a bench in the southwest corner. Sit on the east side of the bench. Notice the skinny paver just over a foot long off to your right. Something interesting is underneath.

Thanksgiving Point

Date Placed: June 30, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Thanksgiving Point, 3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Utah, Utah
Status: Active


Thanksgiving Point is centrally located about half-way between Salt Lake City and Provo just off I-15 at the Point of the Mountain. Our signature water tower is easily seen from both directions just west of the freeway.

From I-15, take exit 284 (Alpine/Highland). Head west off the exit; turn left onto Thanksgiving Way and proceed about a half mile to Water Tower Plaza.

Water Tower: You've seen the iconic Thanksgiving Point water tower, but name withstanding, that's not all there is to Water Tower Plaza. You'll find distinctive shopping and dining options, along with beautiful outdoor spaces such as the Loggia and the Grape Arbor, both popular sites for receptions and parties. Come and experience it all.

Between the tower and the hotel are some landscaping rocks. Find the largest blackish one under the juniper and aspens. Deep underneath it is the pouch.

Dinosaur Museum: The Museum of Ancient Life has the distinction of being the world's largest display of mounted dinosaurs. Not only will you meet our fierce prehistoric friends at the museum, though, you'll also become a part of their world. While you're weaving through the exhibits, chirps of insects and growls of ancient creatures greet you in each hall. Exhibits like the Erosion Table and the Fossil Dig give you an opportunity be a part of the science of paleontology. Needless to say, this is not an ordinary museum.

On the east side of the museum, the top of the two-count double-decker rock formation on the cement seems to be pointing you to look deeply within the wall for a pouch.

The Zoo

Date Placed: June 21, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: Rock Canyon, Provo, Utah, Utah
Distance: About 2.5 miles round trip
Status: Active

Did you know that there is an easily accessible cave up Rock Canyon in Provo? Bring along some flashlights, put on your hiking shoes, and let's go explore!

Directions: From I-15, take the University Parkway exit (#269) and head east. Follow it through many lights, and then head down the hill. At the bottom of the hill is a major intersection; turn left (you should be on 2230 North). Follow the road all the way up towards the mountains, and just after it makes a turn to the right, you will turn left on North Temple Drive. Follow that road to the end and park in the trailhead parking lot.

Hike up Rock Canyon about a mile. Eventually the trail comes to a wooden footbridge; do not cross it. Instead, follow the path on the south side of the river. About 30 feet past the bridge, follow a south-bound trail that leads you up the steep gully. Continue up the gully for about 300 feet and look for where the trail veers west. This takes you over a little rise, where you will then see a big boulder next to a tree. Walk straight forward until you hit a rock wall that is known by climbers as "The Zoo". Turn to your left, scramble up some rocks, and you will see the cave entrance tucked away in the rock. You will have to crouch a bit to get through the cave entrance, but you shouldn't need to be on your hands and knees. Immediately after the opening, the cave widens and provides enough room to stand. It goes back about 50 feet.

When you're done exploring the cave, head back the way you came in. When you reach the rise (just before you head back down the gully), look at the rocks to your left. Climb up and find The Zoo underneath where the photo shows.

Notes: Hiking shoes HIGHLY recommended! The footing while climbing up the gully is steep and loose. This is not a hike for very young children. If you choose to hike with children, they will need assistance to safely navigate the gully trail.

Nunn's Park

Date Placed: June 21, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Nunn's Park, Provo Canyon, Utah, Utah

Status: Active

**********NEEDS NEW LOGBOOK********** Not sure when I'll be back in the area, so if you're planning on going for this box, I'd sure appreciate it if you could bring a logbook along with you. Thanks!!

Nunn's Park is named after L.L. Nunn, a pioneer in the field of hydroelectric power, who became the operator of the first 44,000 volt hydropower plant in America harnessing the flows of the Provo River. Built on this site in 1897, the plant provided electricity for mining operations near Mercur, Utah. In time, Nunn sold his interests to Utah Power and Light, who eventually sold the ground to Utah County as a park site. Located alongside the Provo River Parkway and nestled in a grove of trees, Nunn's Park offers overnight camping, picnicking, fishing, biking, jogging, and just plain escape from the traffic of life. There are plenty of family campsites on a first come, first serve basis; a pavilion can be reserved for family or group use; there is a sand filled volleyball area, and open areas just right for contemplating nothing but your favorite pastime. If you look, there are even a few reminders of the century old power plant that once turned the lights on in a remote Utah mining town and put Utah and the Provo River in the electrical history books.

Directions: Take the Orem 800 North exit (#272) from I-15. Head east. It will eventually split; stay to the left and continue to head east up the canyon. Follow the signs to Nunn's Park, which will be on your right in about 5 minutes or so. (If you drive past Bridal Veil Falls, you've gone too far!) From the exit, head left and go under the road to find the park.

At the metal Nunn's Park gate, there are large rocks to the right and left of the road. Go to the left and look under the tallest one.

Squaw Peak

Date Placed: June 21, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Provo Canyon, Utah, Utah
Status: Active

Squaw Peak offers one of the best overlooks of Utah County. At night, the lights twinkle from one end of the valley to the other.

Directions: Take the Orem 800 North exit (#272) from I-15. Head east. It will eventually split; stay to the left and continue to head east up the canyon. Follow the signs to Squaw Peak Road, which will be on your right in less than 5 minutes. If you drive past Bridal Veil Falls, you've gone too far!

Follow the road up, up, up. At the T intersection, head right towards the overlook. When you get to the top, park and enjoy the view. When you're ready to stamp, look to the southern side of the loop with no rock wall. There are some boulders marking a trail. Look under the multi-colored boulder.

Grove Creek Trail

Date Placed: June 21, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: Grove Creek Trail, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah
Distance: 4 miles round trip (allow at least 2-3 hours hiking time)
Status: Active

A lesser known hike in the Pleasant Grove area is the Grove Creek Canyon trail. It offers an unparalleled view of the Utah Valley (you can see all the way to the windmills in Spanish Fork Canyon at some points!), and breathtaking waterfalls.

Directions: From I-15, take exit 275 (Pleasant Grove). Go east off the exit. At the intersection with State Street, continue straight through the light onto Center Street. Turn left onto 100 East, then right at 500 North. Follow the road to the very end, and park at the trailhead.

Start up the trail. You will be following the creek for the first half mile as you climb up, up, up. The second switchback offers you amazing views of the Utah Valley. After the second switchback, you will keep trekking up, up, and up. (This is considered a "moderate" hike, though if you're out of shape like me, it's pretty darn strenuous-- 2 miles, 1500+ feet of elevation gain.) You will cross a small waterfall/spring when you are a half mile from your destination. Keep hiking up, up and more up! There will be a first waterfall off in the distance to give you a taste of what's to come. Keep going! When you reach the view area, you will find a bench that someone constructed. Take a well deserved rest and enjoy the amazing view.

When you've caught your breath, continue on the trail for just a little while longer. WATCH YOUR FOOTING! It is wet and can be slippery through here. Cross the footbridge. At the end of the bridge, you will see a pine tree in front of you, slightly to the left. The box is under the rock at the base of the tree.

Notes: This is NOT a hike for young children! There are sheer dropoffs and loose shale on steep mountain sides. It may not be a good choice if you are afraid of heights. Dogs are allowed, though if yours has a tendency to wander off the trail, I'd make sure to keep them leashed and close by. Hiking shoes are HIGHLY recommended.

Hello From Nevada!

Date Placed: June 16, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: salad tongs
Logbook:  GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Battle Creek Canyon, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah
Distance: About a half mile, round trip
Status: Active


The first battle between the Mormon pioneer settlers in Utah and the Ute Native Americans occurred at Battle Creek, Utah, which is now called Pleasant Grove. (History of Battle Creek)

Directions: From I-15, take exit 275 (Pleasant Grove). Go east off the exit. At the intersection with State Street, continue straight through the light onto Center Street. Turn right onto 100 East and then left onto 200 South. Continue to follow 200 South eastward until you dead end in a parking area next to Kiwanis Park. Leave your car there, and find the trailhead off to your right from the Kiwanis Park sign. A brown trail marker will let you know that this is the Battle Creek Trail.

When you reach the mini-cliff face on the trail to your right, go to the west end of it. In the crook of the many-trunked tree, under rocks and leaves, something is quietly hiding. Please rehide VERY well, as this is a busy trail!

Notes: Should you choose to continue up the trail, you will soon see the lovely Battle Creek Falls. It's not that much further... you're about halfway there at this point. :)

Hello From New Mexico!

Date Placed: June 16, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Astro D
Logbook: Astro D
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Grove Creek Trail, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah
Distance: About a quarter mile round trip to box; 4 miles round trip to the falls
Status: Active

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A lesser known hike in the Pleasant Grove area is the Grove Creek Canyon trail. It offers an unparalleled view of the Utah Valley (you can see all the way to the windmills in Spanish Fork Canyon at some points!), and breathtaking waterfalls.

Directions: From I-15, take exit 275 (Pleasant Grove). Go east off the exit. At the intersection with State Street, continue straight through the light onto Center Street. Turn left onto 100 East, then right at 500 North. Follow the road to the very end, and park at the trailhead.

Walk up the trail until you see the square with a lid. From the square, sight the rocks just up the hill at 250 degrees. Go approximately 10 steps up and look under the side of the rocks facing the square.

Notes: For those hiking past the letterbox to the waterfalls-- this is NOT a hike for young children! There are sheer dropoffs and loose shale on steep mountain sides. It may not be a good choice if you are afraid of heights. Dogs are allowed, though if yours has a tendency to wander off the trail, I'd make sure to keep them leashed and close by.

Hello From New Hampshire!

Date Placed: June 12, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: gollygee
Logbook: cervidae 
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Provo River Parkway, 800 North Canyon Hills Drive, Orem, Utah
Distance:  About a half mile round trip
Status: Active

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Directions: Take the Orem 800 North exit (#272) from I-15. Head east. Head up the hill, and then down again; just before you start to head into Provo Canyon, there will be a gas station and Subway to your left. Just past the Subway, turn left at the "Provo Canyon Parkway" sign and park in the trailhead parking.

Start down the paved path from the east end of the parking lot. Cross the cement bridge, and then the iron bridge. Walk past the Olmsted Power Plant to your left and then a bench on your right. Take 90 steps from the red fire hydrant. Look to your right-- under the east side of the very large boulder, behind smaller rocks, is what you seek.

Hello From Colorado!

Date Placed: June 12, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Tai Chi
Logbook: preboxed 
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: Rock Canyon, Provo, Utah, Utah
Distance:  Less than one mile round trip
Status: Active

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Directions:  From I-15, take the University Parkway exit (#269) and head east. Follow it through many lights, and then head down the hill. At the bottom of the hill is a major intersection; turn left (you should be on 2230 North). Follow the road all the way up towards the mountains, and just after it makes a turn to the right, you will turn left on North Temple Drive. Follow that road to the end and park in the trailhead parking lot.

Start up the trail. Take the right hand fork and head on up until you reach the section where the two sides of the mountains jut out towards each other. (If you see the Chlorinator Plant building, you've gone too far!) Look to the right-- it's used heavily as a rock climbing and rappelling area. You want the huge boulder at the base and to the left of the rock slide. On the tree side, about halfway, the box is hidden deeply under.

Hello From Kansas!

Date Placed: June 12, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Trifecta
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Sunflower Market, 1357 South State Street, Orem, Utah, Utah

Status: Active

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Hello from the Sunflower State!

Directions: From I-15, take the University Parkway exit (#269) and head east. Go through the light at State Street, and take your first right into the shopping area. Go to the east side parking lot planter that is closest to the main doors of the market. There are two evergreen bushes in this planter, with a rock between them. Look at the base of the bush next to the leafy plant, rock side.

Hello From Tennessee!

Date Placed: June 6, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Cheekee Monkey
Logbook: Cheekee Monkey
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Dry Canyon Trailhead, Lindon, Utah, Utah
Distance: Under 1 1/4 miles, round trip 
Status: Active

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The Wandering Raccoon From Tennessee
By: Cheekee Monkey

So you really do exist.
Slowly cautious,
Slumping by the window...
Wide as the screens where I've only
Seen you till now...
Where I sit and sit and
daydream---
You, foreign as inspiration,
Plodding as method...
Myopic, I take a moment to place you...
Plump as a homely cat and silent.
Thicker than fox,
And masked in movement.
Now in focus, catching attention,
They call you fun-bearer...
No wonder you go low-key
And come without a trace...
By the time I have glimpsed you,
You're elsewhere according to
Your nature...
Hand-scratcher, trickster,
Solitary, sneaky visitor.

The Wandering Raccoon From Tennessee has been seen recently in these parts....

Directions: From I-15, take the 1600 North exit (#273). Head east, and travel almost the full length of the road. Just before it turns to the right, make a left on Skyline Drive. Drive up the road for a bit, passing about 5 side streets on the right, and turn right on Dry Canyon Drive. Follow it to the end, and park in the lot.

Start at the trail at the north end of the parking area. Head to the right of an information sign, where a trail marker you encounter will inform you that if you are hiking, biking, or horsing around, you can proceed up the path. When you are almost centered between the two water treatment tanks down the hill, look back. A smaller trail shoots off almost in the direction you were coming. Take that trail.

Follow it around down the hill in a long horseshoe arc. (Oh, look! There's an exposed pipe next to the trail.) Keep trekking, until you're well past the water treatment tanks below you.(Oh, look! More pipes in the trail.) At the bottom of the S curve, you'll want to head up the spur trail off to the right. 13 steps up the incline will bring you to a wash on your right. 6 steps up the wash, on your left, is a SPOR in a tree.

Please rehide well with rocks and leaves!

Notes: The raccoon is the State Wild Animal of Tennessee.

Hello From Alaska!

Date Placed: June 6, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: deniserows
Logbook: deniserows
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Dry Canyon Trailhead, Lindon, Utah, Utah
Distance: About 1/4 mile round trip

Status: Active

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The mountainous region around Timpanogos has been well known for being Bear Country. Today, you may just find some evidence of bear activity in the area.

Directions: From I-15, take the 1600 North exit (#273). Head east, and travel almost the full length of the road. Just before it turns to the right, make a left on Skyline Drive. Drive up the road for a bit, passing about 5 side streets on the right, and turn right on Dry Canyon Drive. Follow it to the end, and park in the lot.

Park at the trailhead, and find the trail south of the restrooms. Keep to the left, and you will soon find yourself climbing stairs, of sorts. About 75 steps from the top of the stairs, there will be a large boulder on the left. Just before the boulder are some stacked rocks. Look at the top of the largest in the set. Hidden under smaller rocks is what you seek.

Please rehide very well with rocks and leaves.

Hello From Arizona!

Date Placed: June 6, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Romana
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Orem, Utah, Utah
Status: Active


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Arizona, among other things, is known for lots and lots of golden sunshine.  To find a piece of Arizona in Utah, it's time to head to Orem.

Directions: From I-15, take the 1600 North exit (#273). Head east, and travel almost the full length of the road. Just before it turns to the right, make a left on Skyline Drive. Drive a bit further, and take a right on 1810 North. Continue up to the top, and park in the circle. Head up the paved road to the large rock wall behind the gate. About in the middle of the wall, find the rock that looks like someone was trying to start a tic-tac-toe game on it. (If you're short, you will need to look up a bit!). The piece of Arizona is underneath.

Don't forget to turn around and enjoy the view from this spot! Please rehide very well so the box cannot be seen from the road.

Emmett's & Ethel's

Date Placed: May 23, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: 90 East Main Street, Lehi, Utah, Utah
Status: Active


Looking for a great "mom and pop" style burger and ice cream joint? Then come to Lehi! Emmett's and Ethel's is a locally owned and operated restaurant, with fantastic burgers.... and even better ice cream! The ice cream is made on location, from quality ingredients. You won't be disappointed!

Directions: From I-15, take the Lehi Main Street exit (#279). Head west. You will see Emmett's & Ethel's on your left, a block before you reach Center Street.

You will find what you're looking for on the east side of the building, underneath and up inside the Ethel side of the main sign.

Central Utah Gardens

Date Placed: May 22, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: 355 West University Parkway, Orem, Utah, Utah
Status: Active


Central Utah Gardens have been created to demonstrate and encourage the wise use of water in Utah landscapes. The average home owner uses 60% of their water to irrigate lawns and gardens. The good news is, this water use can be greatly reduced without sacrificing the beauty of your landscape. In fact, water-efficient landscapes often turn out to be more colorful, more interesting, and more diverse than traditional landscapes.

Central Utah Water Conservancy District has created the Gardens to support its commitment to conservation, and to encourage an ethic that promotes responsible management of our water resources within the community.

At the gardens and in our series of classes you will learn the steps of water-efficient Utah landscaping, also known as waterwise landscaping. Often, when people think of saving water in a landscape, they picture a yard full of rock, cactus, and yucca plants. This simply isn’t true! Water-efficient landscapes can be anything from an English cottage garden style to a formal garden to a southwest garden style. The key is to follow the seven water-efficient landscaping steps that help you use water wisely in your Utah landscape.

Directions: From I-15, take the University Parkway exit (#269). Head east. When you see the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, turn right at the light. Park either in the Gardens parking, or in Krispy Kreme (cannot park on the street in that area). Be sure to enjoy the lovely gardens, but when you're ready to stamp in, head to the sidewalk outside the gardens. Find the main Central Utah Gardens sign facing University Parkway. In front of it is a whole bunch of rocks. Directly behind the pole, under a rock, is the letterbox.

Go Fish!

Date Placed: May 15, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Highland Glen Park, Utah, Utah
Distance: 1/4 mile or so, round trip (depending on where you park)
Status: Active


Load up the fishing poles! It's time to head to one of the best fishing ponds in Utah County. Highland Glen Park is a lovely oasis of nature in the middle of the city. Not only is it a great place to come and fish, but it has lots of trails in and around the park. Bring a picnic lunch, and plan to spend some time enjoying this fun park. (Besides fishing, we love to bring the kayaks out on this pond.) Young fisherman will enjoy the fact that they will most likely catch something, should they make the effort!

Directions: From I-15, take the Highland/Alpine exit (287). Head east on SR 92 approximately 6 miles to 4800 West. Turn right and travel down to Knight Avenue (there is a sign for Highland Glen Park). Turn right and follow the road all the way down into the park. (If you go past the high school or Walmart on the main road, you've missed the turnoff at Knight Avenue. Turn around!) Find a place to park anywhere you'd like, though you may find it easier to park in the gravel parking area at the end of the road.

Walk past the bathrooms, and the sand volleyball area. Just past the pavilion, there is a paved trail to the left. Pass between two benches. Follow the path around and count two more benches that will be on your right. Before the third bench on the right, take the rocked path to your left. At the top of the rocky stairs, between the water and the path, there are some trees. Between the trees, under leaves and rocks, you will find a fish that got away!

Please rehide carefully with both the rocks and leaves. This is a high traffic area!


Notes: Rainbow Powerbait or worms seem to be favorites of the local aquatic inhabitants, or Velveeta cheese. And don't forget to bring old bread to feed the many ducks in the area!