San Marcos Salamander LbNA #4667 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Silver Eagle    |
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| Plant date: | Jul 3, 2003 |
| Location: | |
| City: | San Marcos |
| County: | Hays |
| State: | Texas |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | AnnaBee |
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| Last found: | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFaaaaF |
| Last edited: | Jul 3, 2003 |
Relocated (11/26/03), Relocated (03/21/04)
Terrain Difficulty: Easy (flat, .5 mile RT)
Status: retired (06/26/08)
SPECIAL THANKS TO MINNETTE MARR FOR RELOCATING THIS BOX FOR ME.
The discovery of an unusual river by Alonso de Leon's men on St. Mark's Day in 1689 prompted the name of the river San Marcos in honor of the patron saint. Villa San Marcos de Neve was established in 1808 by colonists from Mexico. Due to devastating floods and repeated Indian raids, the settlement was abandoned in 1812. Juan Martin de Veramendi, later governor of Mexico's Texas, received a "two league" grant of land on the River, which later became the heart of the town of San Marcos. Today, the historic and natural attractions of San Marcos and great shopping opportunities draw millions of visitors each year. At the heart of the city is the San Marcos River, a longtime favorite for tubing and relaxation. The River's source is at the fresh water springs of Aquarena Center. Here you can ride glass bottom boats and discover the unique plant and animal species that live in the crystal clear river, like the endangered San Marcos Salamander and this letterbox.
Directions:
From I-35 in San Marcos, take Exit 206, Aquarena Springs Drive, and go west through 2 stop lights. Immediately after the rail road tracks see entrance and sign to Aquarena Center on the right side of the road, take a right into the golf course and follow the road to the left to the park entrance. Park beyond the Visitor Center by the Restoration Nursery.
Clues:
Walk toward the back entrance to the Wetlands Walk by a "No Fishing" sign posted on a large elm tree and follow the boardwalk to the first periscope on the left. Continue 30 steps until you are standing under the utility lines. The letterbox is under the right platform that flanks the boardwalk. Reach between the wire fence to pull the box out. Please replace as found.
Terrain Difficulty: Easy (flat, .5 mile RT)
Status: retired (06/26/08)
SPECIAL THANKS TO MINNETTE MARR FOR RELOCATING THIS BOX FOR ME.
The discovery of an unusual river by Alonso de Leon's men on St. Mark's Day in 1689 prompted the name of the river San Marcos in honor of the patron saint. Villa San Marcos de Neve was established in 1808 by colonists from Mexico. Due to devastating floods and repeated Indian raids, the settlement was abandoned in 1812. Juan Martin de Veramendi, later governor of Mexico's Texas, received a "two league" grant of land on the River, which later became the heart of the town of San Marcos. Today, the historic and natural attractions of San Marcos and great shopping opportunities draw millions of visitors each year. At the heart of the city is the San Marcos River, a longtime favorite for tubing and relaxation. The River's source is at the fresh water springs of Aquarena Center. Here you can ride glass bottom boats and discover the unique plant and animal species that live in the crystal clear river, like the endangered San Marcos Salamander and this letterbox.
Directions:
From I-35 in San Marcos, take Exit 206, Aquarena Springs Drive, and go west through 2 stop lights. Immediately after the rail road tracks see entrance and sign to Aquarena Center on the right side of the road, take a right into the golf course and follow the road to the left to the park entrance. Park beyond the Visitor Center by the Restoration Nursery.
Clues:
Walk toward the back entrance to the Wetlands Walk by a "No Fishing" sign posted on a large elm tree and follow the boardwalk to the first periscope on the left. Continue 30 steps until you are standing under the utility lines. The letterbox is under the right platform that flanks the boardwalk. Reach between the wire fence to pull the box out. Please replace as found.