Rhode Island Red Minibox

Rhode Island Red

Placed By: Silver Eagle
Date: 06/16/06
Nearest Town: Tiverton, RI
County: Newport
Terrain Difficulty: Easy (flat, .5 mile RT)
Recommended Ink: red & yellow
Status: alive (03/15/09)

The Rhode Island Red resulted from a series of poultry experiments undertaken in 1854 by Captain William Tripp of Little Compton and another fellow named John Macomber. First they crossed Malay and Java cocks with Cochina China hens. The offspring were then crossed with Light Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks and Brown Leghorns. The final breed was the Rhode Island Red, which had a high egg yield and still made a delicious meal. The Rhode Island Red can be identified by its red-brown feathers, red comb and yellow skin, and is Rhode Island's official state bird. Adamsville's granite Rhode Island Red Monument commemorates the development of the famous dual-purpose breed, but to find this minibox you will need to go to Weetamoo Woods. Named for the Indian Squaw Sachem Weetamoo, this property of 450 acres is a delight for the naturalist as well as the history buff and has several trails. The box is placed on the Yellow trail.

Directions:

From rt 24, take rt 77 south, Main Road to Tiverton Four Corners. Turn left onto East Road (rt 179) and drive about a half mile. The Weetamoo Woods sign and gravel lane are on the left. From Adamsville drive about 5 miles west on East Road (rt 179).

Clues:

Walk through the green gate and continue to the kiosk. Go left of it to get on the yellow trail. Follow it all the way to the blue trail, noted with a blue marker in a tree at the beginning of the trail branching left. Ignore all other unmarked turnoffs. Do not take the blue trail, but continue 5 steps straight on the yellow trail. Look right for another tree with a blue wooden arrow in front of a rock wall about 5 steps from the trail. Walk to the wall directly behind the tree. The camo minibox is about midway up from base of wall in a hole covered by a small rock and sticks. Please rehide well so not visible from the trail.

NOTE: Always take adequate precautions (such as prodding with a stick and/or wearing gloves) before reaching into dark crevasses and holes in the wild. Before you set out read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.

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Last updated on 03/15/2009

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