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Trapper Nelson's Camp (TCCLN)
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Trapper Nelson's Camp by footTRAX.
In Florida, United States
Posted: 9/17/08
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7/29/10 18:10
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This Virtual TerraCache will take you to Trapper Nelson's Camp. The camp is located a couple of miles down from where you will be able to put in your vessel. Please bring water with you and maybe a small snack. It’s a long paddle!
Trapper's is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday, and is accessible only by private canoe, kayak, or boat or by the concession's tour boat. Call the park concession at 561-746-1466 for information on times and prices for the Loxahatchee Queen II. Loxahatchee River Tours
Here’s a small history lesson taking from http://www.jupiter.fl.us
Trapper Nelson was a tall man. At six foot four inches, 240 pounds he was the "Tarzan of the Loxahatchee River", but his strange shotgun death in July 1968 was the talk of the town. It had all the elements of a murder mystery. The stories surrounding his death ranged from a jealous lover seeking revenge, to killers looking for hidden money, but in the end the sheriff ruled it a suicide. Vincent Nostokovich was born in Trenton, New Jersey and later became known as Trapper Nelson. He owned land on the northwest fork of the wild Loxahatchee River and built his camp and zoo there. He lived on the animals he trapped and fish he caught.
On July 24, 1968, Nelson made an appointment to meet with an old friend at the John DuBois house. When he failed to show up his friends put a call to the post office and learned that he had not picked up his mail. John DuBois went to the camp to check things out.
At the rear of Nelson's cabin DuBois was shocked to see Nelson's body lying near his hammock with his shotgun nearby. Rumors began circulating. First it was said that he died of a wound to the head. Later it was determined that he had been shot in his abdomen. Everyone seemed to have his own theory as to what happened, however, the coroner's jury delivered a verdict of suicide. Sheriff Slater Grose said in a news article, "pretty clear cut case." "He was a sick man and he knew it." One of Nelson's friends wondered. "He had a lot of enemies, a lot of people were jealous of him. I wouldn't rule out that somebody sneaked up on him."
To get credit for this TerraCache please answers these small questions. You can find the answers when you arrive at the camp. Then email them to me.
Question #1 How many Hurricanes are on the Hurricane Log?
Question #2 Row-Boats, How much? And what’s not allowed in the boats?
Question #3 What is painted on the tank above the restrooms?
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