Emerald sink step project

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Emerald sink step project

Postby kelly » Aug 19, 2006 7:18 pm

The time is finally here. The Wakulla Park Management has officially given
the go ahead to construct the stairs and platform for Emerald Sink. For all
those that plan to participate in at this work weekend , please let me know
which day(s) within the week so I have a count of who will be attending.
Also, please let me know what your areas of expertise are so we can plan
jobs accordingly and whether you need to stay in a cabin at Camp Indian
Springs. For those wishing to stay over, Cabins will be available at Camp
Indian Springs for $8.00 per person, per night. Please check in with Al at
Office on Friday night (if traveling on Friday) or Saturday around 5 p.m.



Please Note: No Digging or Construction Can Start Until Park and Historical
Preservation Officials are Onsite! Supply Materials will be delivered on
Friday, August 25th and will be secured behind the locked gate at Emerald
prior to Saturday Morning.

The Itinerary is as follows:

August 26th
9:30 a.m. Arrive at Emerald Sink and sign in
10:00 a.m. Start Construction
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Continue Construction
4:30 p.m. End of Work Day 1

August 27th
9:30 a.m. Arrive at Emerald Sink and sign in
10:00 a.m. Start Construction
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Continue Construction
4:00 p.m. End of Work Day 2

Directions to Emerald Sink

Traveling from the East:

Take US 27 toward Perry
In Perry Take US 98 toward St. Marks
Turn right at the intersection of US 98 and Hwy 319 (Crawfordville Hwy)
Head Toward Tallahassee
Go through the town of Crawfordville
After passing the Leon Sinks Geological Site, look for New Light Church Road
on your left
Make left onto New Light Church Road
Just after turning left, the Entrance to Emerald will be on the left side of
the road. The Gate will be Open drive to parking area.

Traveling from the West:

Take I-10 West toward Tallahassee
Take First Quincy Exit for SR 267 (Bloxham Cutoff Road)
Turn right after exiting onto SR 267. Keep heading toward Wakulla Springs
State Park
Turn left onto Hwy 319 (Crawfordville Hwy)
Head Toward Tallahassee
Go through the town of Crawfordville
After passing the Leon Sinks Geological Site, look for New Light Church Road
on your left
Make left onto New Light Church Road
Just after turning left the Entrance to Emerald will be on the left side of
the road. The Gate will be Open drive to parking area.

Traveling from the North:

Take I-75 South
Take I-10 West toward Tallahassee
Take the Second Tallahassee Exit Hwy 319 (Capital Circle)
Make right after exiting and drive toward the Airport
At the second intersection past Tallahassee Regional Airport, turn right at
the intersection of Capital Circle and Hwy 319 (Crawfordville Hwy)
Head Toward Crawfordville
After passing the Wakulla Springs Road and Crawfordville Hwy intersection,
look for New Light Church Road on your right
Make right onto New Light Church Road
Just after turning right, the Entrance to Emerald will be on the left side
of the road. The Gate will be Open drive to parking area.

Traveling from the South:

Take US 19/ Alt 27 toward Perry
In Perry Take US 98 toward St. Marks
Turn right at the intersection of US 98 and Hwy 319 (Crawfordville Hwy)
Head Toward Tallahassee
Go through the town of Crawfordville
After passing the Leon Sinks Geological Site, look for New Light Church Road
on your left
Make left onto New Light Church Road
Just after turning left the Entrance to Emerald will be on the left side of
the road. The Gate will be Open drive to parking area.

For those staying over at Camp Indian Springs, Directions from Emerald are
as follows:
Take Crawfordville Hwy South
Make left onto SR 267 (Bloxham Cutoff Road)
Head toward Wakulla Springs State Park
Just after passing Spring Creek Road on your right side, look out for Camp
Indian Springs on your right side. Use main gate to enter (second entrance).
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