Famous West Virginians LbNA #43568
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Sep 22, 2000 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Parkersburg |
| County: | Wood |
| State: | West Virginia |
| Boxes: | 3 |
| Planted by: | Safari Man  |
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| Found by: | SunflowerPowers |
| Last found: | Jul 4, 2019 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Oct 10, 2015 |
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kraP doowtnuoM
kraP doowtnuoM is located 12 miles east of Parkersburg, on US Rt. 50, at the Volcano Road Exit. Perfect for the camping enthusiast or anyone loving the outdoors, this area has more than 2000 acres of natural, rolling woodlands, along with a well-stocked 50-acre lake. All facilities are handicapped accessible. The park boasts 500 acres of primitive campsites and 81 blacktop sites, some of which have electrical, water, and sewer hookups. The park contains an abundant supply of picnic tables, fire rings, and barbecue grills. It has an open gun range that is leased by the Department of Natural Resources. The lake, which is stocked four times a year, contains bass, muskies, and trout. Twenty-three acres of the park have been set aside for ATV trails. Some are partially used by mountain bikes, but there are also approximately seven miles of single-track trails for bikes. The entire park is open for hikers.
In Parkersburg go east on H.W. 50 until passing under I-77 bridge where you set your odometer. Continue east for 11.8 miles where you will turn right onto Volcano road. After making turn, stay left and then after the Marina and at the signs showing Basketball,hiking, boating, fishing and Mini Golf turn to the right pull off and read the historical markers about the Old Oil Field. Get back on the entry road heading to the right and mark your odometer at this intersection. After 9/10 mile turn left into a large parking area, cross over the car bridge onto a gravel road and follow it to the circle at its end and the large shelter. Find a place to park and then go to the wooden man bridge behind the far end of the shelter. This is the "Dark Side Trail" on the other side of the bridge.
NOTE: This trail head is very near the trail head for the Oil Related Series.
Difficulty: Moderate exertion with an elevation gain of probably 100 feet. (I am 60+ and not in great shape and had to take a few rest pauses while hiking up this path.... I recommend a walking stick.
Time: 30-40 minutes round trip. Less if you are in good shape.
Distance: 1 mile round trip from car to quests. Actually, I counted 725 steps , on my return from the 3rd box and my step is about 1 yard
Please bring your compass, stamp, a stamp pad, pen and an old rag to wipe off the box/your hands. Bug spray might come in handy in the summer months (I did spray on my neck and arms)
CLUES
Box 1 D.K. [(7/21/1924 – 2/24/2006) was an American comedic actor best known for his portrayal of Barney Fife on the 1960s television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (a role which earned him five Emmy Awards), and as landlord Ralph Furley on the television sitcom Three’s Company in the 1980s.]
From the departure end of the wooden man bridge head up the path following the side of the gully and stop before the sharp right turn into the switchback. Take the path less traveled to the left and stop at the first large tree on the right of the path.(just past a small gully crossing the path). 13 more steps to a large tree on the left and 20 more steps to another large tree on the left (3 from 1 tree just past it). Look uphill at
~ (approximately) 078º to a large tree leaning left from the middle up. Check that no one is coming from either way on your trail and if all is clear, go look behind this tree for D.K. under a leaning rock, in a pouch. (Note: This pouch is not waterproof so please make sure the baggies are resealed completely when you are done stamping in.). Head back to the main trail when done stamping.
Box 2 B.P. [(born October 28, 1972 in Glen Dale, West Virginia) is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, he has recorded five studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA. In addition, he has charted twenty-one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, twelve of which have reached Number One. His style crosses between traditional country and pop-rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references.]
Head up the trail into two switchbacks and when back on the straight note the two cut logs to the right of path, near each other. Not far ahead the path levels and you pass under a small overhanging tree. From this tree take 16 steps and stop. Your next box is hidden up there, on the right, in the ledges of those rocks. Now go find it. Just kidding!!!! but I have read clues like that before. Continue on the path another 10 steps to a large, tall, straight hardwood on left and then another 51 steps to the second of two dead falls on the right. (should be a blue trail marker on a steel post a short way ahead on the left). Check for no observers in either direction, on the path and if all clear, At the second dead fall head up it at an ~ 060 degree heading to its root end and find B.P. in a lock n lock type container under a house of rocks. Reseal the baggies and container securely when done and rehide as found please. Return to the trail and head forward.
Box 3 K.M. [Born June 21, 1959 in South Charleston, West Virginia. Is an American female country music and bluegrass performer who often brings Celtic sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a singer, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including four Number One singles.]
Continue forward heading a little uphill and notice the large tree which hits your left elbow a ways ahead. Check out its 1/2 rotten base and wonder when it will die and fall over. One reason not to plant a letterbox here. Continue past this tree 92 steps and you pass between two rocks. Notice the iron pipe sticking up to the left with a rock over it. Remove the rock and look down it. Pretty dark isn't it. Probably carried oil a long time ago. Continue forward and pass between a cut log....not far to the last box now. 65 steps from cut log stop. Path is heading up fairly steep now. On your right should be a large hardwood leaning slightly right with a large wound at its base and also lots of small rocks. Beyond it, back in the woods, is another large hardwood leaning right. Check both directions on the trail and if clear, head to the furthest leaner to the right. Check out the cut stump section, under the flat rock for the K.M. letterpouch. Reseal baggies completely please, to prevent moisture getting to log book and ruining it. and when done replace as found.
This completes my series of Famous W. Virginians and I hope you enjoyed them and the hike. This path continues on, but to where I am not sure. I returned to my car the way I came and its all downhill. When you log your finds I would appreciate a short note on the condition of the boxes and any other constructive comments you might offer.
Cordially, Safari Man of Vincent, Ohio.
kraP doowtnuoM
kraP doowtnuoM is located 12 miles east of Parkersburg, on US Rt. 50, at the Volcano Road Exit. Perfect for the camping enthusiast or anyone loving the outdoors, this area has more than 2000 acres of natural, rolling woodlands, along with a well-stocked 50-acre lake. All facilities are handicapped accessible. The park boasts 500 acres of primitive campsites and 81 blacktop sites, some of which have electrical, water, and sewer hookups. The park contains an abundant supply of picnic tables, fire rings, and barbecue grills. It has an open gun range that is leased by the Department of Natural Resources. The lake, which is stocked four times a year, contains bass, muskies, and trout. Twenty-three acres of the park have been set aside for ATV trails. Some are partially used by mountain bikes, but there are also approximately seven miles of single-track trails for bikes. The entire park is open for hikers.
In Parkersburg go east on H.W. 50 until passing under I-77 bridge where you set your odometer. Continue east for 11.8 miles where you will turn right onto Volcano road. After making turn, stay left and then after the Marina and at the signs showing Basketball,hiking, boating, fishing and Mini Golf turn to the right pull off and read the historical markers about the Old Oil Field. Get back on the entry road heading to the right and mark your odometer at this intersection. After 9/10 mile turn left into a large parking area, cross over the car bridge onto a gravel road and follow it to the circle at its end and the large shelter. Find a place to park and then go to the wooden man bridge behind the far end of the shelter. This is the "Dark Side Trail" on the other side of the bridge.
NOTE: This trail head is very near the trail head for the Oil Related Series.
Difficulty: Moderate exertion with an elevation gain of probably 100 feet. (I am 60+ and not in great shape and had to take a few rest pauses while hiking up this path.... I recommend a walking stick.
Time: 30-40 minutes round trip. Less if you are in good shape.
Distance: 1 mile round trip from car to quests. Actually, I counted 725 steps , on my return from the 3rd box and my step is about 1 yard
Please bring your compass, stamp, a stamp pad, pen and an old rag to wipe off the box/your hands. Bug spray might come in handy in the summer months (I did spray on my neck and arms)
CLUES
Box 1 D.K. [(7/21/1924 – 2/24/2006) was an American comedic actor best known for his portrayal of Barney Fife on the 1960s television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (a role which earned him five Emmy Awards), and as landlord Ralph Furley on the television sitcom Three’s Company in the 1980s.]
From the departure end of the wooden man bridge head up the path following the side of the gully and stop before the sharp right turn into the switchback. Take the path less traveled to the left and stop at the first large tree on the right of the path.(just past a small gully crossing the path). 13 more steps to a large tree on the left and 20 more steps to another large tree on the left (3 from 1 tree just past it). Look uphill at
~ (approximately) 078º to a large tree leaning left from the middle up. Check that no one is coming from either way on your trail and if all is clear, go look behind this tree for D.K. under a leaning rock, in a pouch. (Note: This pouch is not waterproof so please make sure the baggies are resealed completely when you are done stamping in.). Head back to the main trail when done stamping.
Box 2 B.P. [(born October 28, 1972 in Glen Dale, West Virginia) is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, he has recorded five studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA. In addition, he has charted twenty-one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, twelve of which have reached Number One. His style crosses between traditional country and pop-rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references.]
Head up the trail into two switchbacks and when back on the straight note the two cut logs to the right of path, near each other. Not far ahead the path levels and you pass under a small overhanging tree. From this tree take 16 steps and stop. Your next box is hidden up there, on the right, in the ledges of those rocks. Now go find it. Just kidding!!!! but I have read clues like that before. Continue on the path another 10 steps to a large, tall, straight hardwood on left and then another 51 steps to the second of two dead falls on the right. (should be a blue trail marker on a steel post a short way ahead on the left). Check for no observers in either direction, on the path and if all clear, At the second dead fall head up it at an ~ 060 degree heading to its root end and find B.P. in a lock n lock type container under a house of rocks. Reseal the baggies and container securely when done and rehide as found please. Return to the trail and head forward.
Box 3 K.M. [Born June 21, 1959 in South Charleston, West Virginia. Is an American female country music and bluegrass performer who often brings Celtic sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a singer, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including four Number One singles.]
Continue forward heading a little uphill and notice the large tree which hits your left elbow a ways ahead. Check out its 1/2 rotten base and wonder when it will die and fall over. One reason not to plant a letterbox here. Continue past this tree 92 steps and you pass between two rocks. Notice the iron pipe sticking up to the left with a rock over it. Remove the rock and look down it. Pretty dark isn't it. Probably carried oil a long time ago. Continue forward and pass between a cut log....not far to the last box now. 65 steps from cut log stop. Path is heading up fairly steep now. On your right should be a large hardwood leaning slightly right with a large wound at its base and also lots of small rocks. Beyond it, back in the woods, is another large hardwood leaning right. Check both directions on the trail and if clear, head to the furthest leaner to the right. Check out the cut stump section, under the flat rock for the K.M. letterpouch. Reseal baggies completely please, to prevent moisture getting to log book and ruining it. and when done replace as found.
This completes my series of Famous W. Virginians and I hope you enjoyed them and the hike. This path continues on, but to where I am not sure. I returned to my car the way I came and its all downhill. When you log your finds I would appreciate a short note on the condition of the boxes and any other constructive comments you might offer.
Cordially, Safari Man of Vincent, Ohio.