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Spy Island LbNA #9037

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Jun 29, 2004
Location:
City:Mexico
County:Oswego
State:New York
Boxes:1
Found by: cowgirl10
Last found:Sep 17, 2009
Status:FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Last edited:Jun 29, 2004
Mexico Point Park is the former location of the Mexico Point Club. This Club was built in 1906 and quickly became a popular summer spot. During the 1930’s weekly clam bakes were held there and the ninety-foot sandy beach was used by the townspeople complete with a hot dog stand and row boats to rent. High waters destroyed the beach in the 1950’s and a fire destroyed the club. The old foundation can still be seen in the park and although the letterbox clues don’t take you into the main park area, please take a moment to enjoy seeing the foundation and the view seen by the lake. Even more spectacular, if you’re lucky enough to come at a time when “Casey’s Cottage” is open, is touring the inside of the cottage. Medieval designs were carved into every available space and furniture reflects a medieval theme.

CLUES

From Main St. (Rte. 104) in Mexico, turn North at the “golden arches” onto a street named for a school (a.k.a. Co Rte 16). You will pass a place of learning on your right and then a Halloween Delight on your left. Keep going down this road through a King’s hamlet. Two sharp curves will tell you you’re there. Continue on past a giant bear on your left. When you come to a T in the road, turn right onto Rte 104B. You are now in the hamlet of Texas!. Take the first left onto Mexico Pt. Dr. and follow this road for about 1 mile until you get to Mexico Point Park. Feel free to park inside or outside the gate.
From the inside parking area follow the sign for Spy Island. The path will take you across a bridge and through some woods. When you come to a Y bear left and walk toward the river (Little Salmon River).
Stand in the clearing looking at the river, you’ll see a path to your left. Walk along this path until you come to Silas Towne’s monument. Pause a moment to read the sign erected by the State Education Department in 1932. Turn around so you’re facing the monument. Notice the many trails leading away from the monument. Take the far left trail.
Depending on the time of year you visit, you may be able to snack on wild blueberries or wintergreen along the way. After just a few steps you’ll come to a Y. Look directly left and you’ll see a very tall tree “stump”. Walk to the stump. With your right shoulder against it and your left arm extended and pointing toward Silas Towne’s plaque, walk forward 5 or 6 steps to find a fallen tree.
The box is hidden underneath. Please be extra careful to leave the box as you find it so it will remain unseen.