Who Let the Dogs Out? LbNA #20098
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Manchester |
| County: | Hartford |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Boxes: | 3 |
| Planted by: | Sally-O  |
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| Found by: | Nairon |
| Last found: | Jun 7, 2020 |
| Status: | FFFFFaFFFFaaFFOFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Jan 20, 2006 |
I've just adopted this series and have replanted the first and last boxes.
The clues below are the original clues by Josef.
The only thing I had changed was the add-on to the first clue to box#1, since the original hiding spot was water-clogged. There is a logbook in the last box, and there is also one in the 2nd one where someone had added one there as well.~Sally-O
This is a very scenic 2- 2 1/2 mile hike near the Porter and Howard Reservoirs. It is quite a popular spot for hikers and joggers. I enjoy exploring here quite often. Though parts of it are labeled "no dogs", I see canines walking their owners now and then.
Directions: From interstate 384E in Manchester, take exit 4 towards Highland Street. Turn left onto Spring Street. Spring Street becomes Wyllys Street at the intersection of Highland Street. Continue straight until you come to a stop sign. After the stop sign, look for Ferguson Road. It is the second road on the right. There is a school on the corner. Turn onto Ferguson Road. Within less than 0.2 miles, head up a slight hill and turn right onto a gravel road just before you come to a yellow fire hydrant. Park in the lot. Be careful, the turn-off is not clearly marked.
Once you have parked, walk past the gate and follow the trail in an easterly direction. Occasionally, you will notice some blue blazes. After walking up a slight hill, you will pass a small trail on the right that seems to be heading towards some power lines. Shortly after that, walk straight through an "X" intersection. A trail joins from the right as you hike parallel to a nearby stream. Pass a triangular stone and a wide gravelly trail, both on the left. Soon you will continue past a paved road on the left towards an earthen dam. Stay on the blue trail as it bends right alongside the dam. When you come to a white "NOTICE" sign, you'll get your first glimpse of the Porter Reservoir. (very scenic!) You'll see much more of it later. For now...Continue on the blue trail as it turns right, away from this reservoir. After a very very short distance, you come to a second white "NOTICE" sign. From here, take 20 steps at 200 degrees to a wide trail. Follow this path in a southwest direction as it winds its way up a hill then passes through an area of young pines. At that point you will come to a major junction. There is a telephone pole at this intersection. Choose the trail on the right. At this point the blazes seem to turn yellow. Follow it downhill for 4 or 5 minutes until you come to a big intersection. Turn right here and walk about 100 yards until you come to a clearing near a pond. This is Dog Pond. Notice that at the edge of the clearing is a pine tree with a double blue blaze on it(very faded). Standing next to the tree, notice several bridges scattered along the bank of this pond. Spot the one that is at 135 degrees. I'll let you choose which path to bring you to that bridge. Standing on the northeasternmost part of this interesting structure, look for a rather small trail at 50 degrees. Walk on this trail for @40 steps. STOP when you are standing between a 3-sister tree on the right and a large fallen branch on the left. At 30 degrees, walk 52 steps to a large stone.(This area is swampy, so you might need to walk around to get to this stone instead of going straight in unless you have watertight shoes.) Tucked in the northwest corner you will find letterbox #1: "Who Let the Dogs Out?" (dedicated to my friend Casey)
***Add-on by Sally-O***
You will find that this corner of the stone is under water. So instead look yonder over the rock Easterly at 100 degrees to a large fallen tree @ 75 steps away. Go uphill to this tree and look in a hole in the middle of it. The hole is next to a small splintery beech snag. Under the usual debris, you will find what you seek. Hide well after stamping in.
*****
"Who Let the Dog's Out?" became an international smash hit song in 2000. Recorded by the Baha Men, a nine member band from the Bahamas, "Who Let the Dogs Out" became a favorite in dance clubs and sports events.
After stamping in, return to the trail and continue along until you come to a cement culvert. Turn left and walk uphill until you get to the top of a dam. In front of you is the Howard Reservoir. Beyond it you can see traffic zipping by on interstate 384. Continue walking, going clockwise along the shore. Follow the wide trail until you come to another white "NOTICE" sign (the third one, if you are keeping track!) From here, take 14 steps at 140 degrees. Turn left on a beautiful trail that is covered with pine needles. Enjoy the stroll along the shore. When you come to a clearing, stop at a very large pine tree on the right side of the trail. Turn around. Go back 28 steps to another impressive pine. From here, go 27 steps at 345 degrees to a fallen tree. Under the base you will find letterbox #2: "Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog."
One of the most popular American bands of the 1970s was Three Dog Night. Over a span of 6 years, this Los Angeles band amassed 21 top 40 hits. One of their biggest hits was about a bullfrog named Jeremiah. Titled "Joy To the World", this smash record hit #1 in 1971 and was the song of the year according to Billboard Magazine.
Return to the trail. Backtrack along the scenic trail to the white "NOTICE" sign (The most recent one.) Here, look for a trail that runs north, away from the reservoir. Take this trail. As you walk, you will pass several intersections, including the trail you took to get to Dog Pond. Eventually, you will walk uphill and come to powerlines. Here, you bear left. Retrace your steps back to the Porter Reservoir. Walk to the edge of the water and follow the red blazed trail counterclockwise around the reservoir. (This trail is easy to find and follow.) Very quickly you will walk by a stone construction on the left that looks like a terrific place to soak your feet on a warm day. (not allowed, sorry.) Continue along until you get to the farthest point on the reservoir. You'll see what appears to be a cement boat launch on the left. (also not allowed, sorry.) Across the water, notice the brick pumphouse at 225 degrees. From the "boat launch" walk on the trail for another 80 steps to a large multi-sibling pine. A small white sign is on it. From here, look for a ledge at 300 degrees. Stroll over to it! There, hidden in the south side of the ledge, about 3 1/2 feet off the ground is letterbox #3: "Rock Lobster!"
"Rock Lobster" was a song recorded by the quirky new-wave band The B-52s in 1979. This band, based in Athens, Georgia, was famous (or infamous) for their unusual lyrics and bouffant hairstyles. Their biggest hit came in 1989: the top ten hit "Love Shack." Oddly enough, the B-52s most recent hit was their version of the Flintstones theme song!!!
Return to the trail. Continue along until you come to a paved road. Turn right here and follow it to Ferguson Road. After walking around the gate, turn left and walk along the sidewalk. It will soon bring you back to the parking lot and your car.
Enjoy!
Josef
NOTE: Before you set out you must read and agree to the Waiver of Responsibility and Disclaimer.
The clues below are the original clues by Josef.
The only thing I had changed was the add-on to the first clue to box#1, since the original hiding spot was water-clogged. There is a logbook in the last box, and there is also one in the 2nd one where someone had added one there as well.~Sally-O
This is a very scenic 2- 2 1/2 mile hike near the Porter and Howard Reservoirs. It is quite a popular spot for hikers and joggers. I enjoy exploring here quite often. Though parts of it are labeled "no dogs", I see canines walking their owners now and then.
Directions: From interstate 384E in Manchester, take exit 4 towards Highland Street. Turn left onto Spring Street. Spring Street becomes Wyllys Street at the intersection of Highland Street. Continue straight until you come to a stop sign. After the stop sign, look for Ferguson Road. It is the second road on the right. There is a school on the corner. Turn onto Ferguson Road. Within less than 0.2 miles, head up a slight hill and turn right onto a gravel road just before you come to a yellow fire hydrant. Park in the lot. Be careful, the turn-off is not clearly marked.
Once you have parked, walk past the gate and follow the trail in an easterly direction. Occasionally, you will notice some blue blazes. After walking up a slight hill, you will pass a small trail on the right that seems to be heading towards some power lines. Shortly after that, walk straight through an "X" intersection. A trail joins from the right as you hike parallel to a nearby stream. Pass a triangular stone and a wide gravelly trail, both on the left. Soon you will continue past a paved road on the left towards an earthen dam. Stay on the blue trail as it bends right alongside the dam. When you come to a white "NOTICE" sign, you'll get your first glimpse of the Porter Reservoir. (very scenic!) You'll see much more of it later. For now...Continue on the blue trail as it turns right, away from this reservoir. After a very very short distance, you come to a second white "NOTICE" sign. From here, take 20 steps at 200 degrees to a wide trail. Follow this path in a southwest direction as it winds its way up a hill then passes through an area of young pines. At that point you will come to a major junction. There is a telephone pole at this intersection. Choose the trail on the right. At this point the blazes seem to turn yellow. Follow it downhill for 4 or 5 minutes until you come to a big intersection. Turn right here and walk about 100 yards until you come to a clearing near a pond. This is Dog Pond. Notice that at the edge of the clearing is a pine tree with a double blue blaze on it(very faded). Standing next to the tree, notice several bridges scattered along the bank of this pond. Spot the one that is at 135 degrees. I'll let you choose which path to bring you to that bridge. Standing on the northeasternmost part of this interesting structure, look for a rather small trail at 50 degrees. Walk on this trail for @40 steps. STOP when you are standing between a 3-sister tree on the right and a large fallen branch on the left. At 30 degrees, walk 52 steps to a large stone.(This area is swampy, so you might need to walk around to get to this stone instead of going straight in unless you have watertight shoes.) Tucked in the northwest corner you will find letterbox #1: "Who Let the Dogs Out?" (dedicated to my friend Casey)
***Add-on by Sally-O***
You will find that this corner of the stone is under water. So instead look yonder over the rock Easterly at 100 degrees to a large fallen tree @ 75 steps away. Go uphill to this tree and look in a hole in the middle of it. The hole is next to a small splintery beech snag. Under the usual debris, you will find what you seek. Hide well after stamping in.
*****
"Who Let the Dog's Out?" became an international smash hit song in 2000. Recorded by the Baha Men, a nine member band from the Bahamas, "Who Let the Dogs Out" became a favorite in dance clubs and sports events.
After stamping in, return to the trail and continue along until you come to a cement culvert. Turn left and walk uphill until you get to the top of a dam. In front of you is the Howard Reservoir. Beyond it you can see traffic zipping by on interstate 384. Continue walking, going clockwise along the shore. Follow the wide trail until you come to another white "NOTICE" sign (the third one, if you are keeping track!) From here, take 14 steps at 140 degrees. Turn left on a beautiful trail that is covered with pine needles. Enjoy the stroll along the shore. When you come to a clearing, stop at a very large pine tree on the right side of the trail. Turn around. Go back 28 steps to another impressive pine. From here, go 27 steps at 345 degrees to a fallen tree. Under the base you will find letterbox #2: "Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog."
One of the most popular American bands of the 1970s was Three Dog Night. Over a span of 6 years, this Los Angeles band amassed 21 top 40 hits. One of their biggest hits was about a bullfrog named Jeremiah. Titled "Joy To the World", this smash record hit #1 in 1971 and was the song of the year according to Billboard Magazine.
Return to the trail. Backtrack along the scenic trail to the white "NOTICE" sign (The most recent one.) Here, look for a trail that runs north, away from the reservoir. Take this trail. As you walk, you will pass several intersections, including the trail you took to get to Dog Pond. Eventually, you will walk uphill and come to powerlines. Here, you bear left. Retrace your steps back to the Porter Reservoir. Walk to the edge of the water and follow the red blazed trail counterclockwise around the reservoir. (This trail is easy to find and follow.) Very quickly you will walk by a stone construction on the left that looks like a terrific place to soak your feet on a warm day. (not allowed, sorry.) Continue along until you get to the farthest point on the reservoir. You'll see what appears to be a cement boat launch on the left. (also not allowed, sorry.) Across the water, notice the brick pumphouse at 225 degrees. From the "boat launch" walk on the trail for another 80 steps to a large multi-sibling pine. A small white sign is on it. From here, look for a ledge at 300 degrees. Stroll over to it! There, hidden in the south side of the ledge, about 3 1/2 feet off the ground is letterbox #3: "Rock Lobster!"
"Rock Lobster" was a song recorded by the quirky new-wave band The B-52s in 1979. This band, based in Athens, Georgia, was famous (or infamous) for their unusual lyrics and bouffant hairstyles. Their biggest hit came in 1989: the top ten hit "Love Shack." Oddly enough, the B-52s most recent hit was their version of the Flintstones theme song!!!
Return to the trail. Continue along until you come to a paved road. Turn right here and follow it to Ferguson Road. After walking around the gate, turn left and walk along the sidewalk. It will soon bring you back to the parking lot and your car.
Enjoy!
Josef
NOTE: Before you set out you must read and agree to the Waiver of Responsibility and Disclaimer.