Bog Bandit Minibox

Texas Wildlife Trail Series

Racoon

Placed By: Silver Eagle
Date: 11/19/06
Nearest Town: Centerville, TX
County: Leon
Terrain Difficulty: Easy (flat, 400 yards RT)
Recommended Ink: brown & black
Status: alive (07/14/07)

Fort Boggy State Park is the site of a fort built in 1840 by settlers needing protection from Indians, and was so named because of its proximity to Boggy Creek. Though the fort no longer exists, the park now has a beach swimming area and 2 hiking/mountain bike/nature trails. It is also part of the Big Woods Loop described on the Prairies & Pineywoods Wildlife Trail - West map. The abundant wildlife includes deer, squirrels, foxes, beavers and racoons. As every camper knows, racoons will steal anything they can get their hands on, but hopefully they will leave their namesake box alone! Note: the park is only open Friday-Sunday.

Directions:

From I45 in Centerville, Exit 164 and go east 0.4 miles on Hwy 7, then south on Hwy 75 for 4.9 miles to Fort Boggy SP on the right. Or from I45 in Leona take Exit 156 and go east on Hwy 977 for 0.7 miles, then go north on Hwy 75 for 2.3 miles to the park on the left. Pay fee and drive to lake, turning right instead of heading to boat ramp, and going past picnic pavilion to parking area by Nature Hike & Bike Trail.

Clues:

Walk on the trail about 100 yards to a junction and turn left. Go another 100 yards to a point a little before the trail bends to the right. Turn left and walk about 22 steps off trail into a small clearing in the woods. Turn right and walk about 8 steps to a medium size oak tree. Camo minibox is hanging on the back side about 4 feet off the ground. Please rehang in this spot.

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 07/16/2007

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