Timber Valley Retreat Scavenger Hunt: Glamping Cabins, Clear Spring, Maryland
The Challenge: Find & Observe!
Welcome to your adventure at Timber Valley Retreat! This scavenger hunt encourages you to explore the natural beauty around your cabin and the nearby C&O Canal.
Rules:
- “Collect” items by safely gathering them. Please leave no trace and return all natural items (except for firewood) to the outdoors when you are done.
- “Spot/Observe” items by taking a picture or writing a detailed note.
- Have fun and explore responsibly!
| Category | Item/Task | Action (Collect or Observe) | Notes/Clues (New/Improved) |
| Forest Finds | 1. A turkey feather | Collect | Look high and low, especially near the woods’ edge. |
| 2. A pinecone | Collect | Needs to be whole and unbroken. | |
| 3. Three different types of leaves | Collect | Ensure they are from three different kinds of trees/plants! | |
| 4. A wildflower | Observe (Picture) | Please don’t pick! Note its color and location. | |
| 5. Sycamore bark | Collect | Known for its camouflage-like, peeling texture. | |
| 6. A Pawpaw leaf | Collect | Look for its distinctive large, tear-drop shape. | |
| 7. An acorn (or acorn cap) | Collect | If you can find one that’s been nibbled by a squirrel, even better! | |
| Observation & Wildlife | 8. Spot a groundhog | Observe (Picture) | They love open, sunny spots near the ground. |
| 9. An animal footprint(s) | Observe (Picture) | Look in the mud around the pond area. | |
| 10. A spider web | Observe (Picture) | Must have dew or a clear insect-catching design. | |
| 11. Spot a bird in a tree | Observe (Note) | What kind of bird was it and what was it doing? | |
| 12. The reflection of a cloud in water | Observe (Picture) | Must be an actual reflection, not just a picture of the sky! | |
| Local Clues | 13. What mile marker is near your cabin on the C&O Canal? | Answer (Number) | You’ll need to walk a little way on the towpath to find this post! |
| 14. A sign or marker with “Timber Valley” on it | Observe (Picture) | Look for our official branding! | |
| 15. How many birdhouses are installed around the cabins? | Answer (Number) | Count carefully—only the official, installed ones! | |
| 16. What you see from the treehouse is: | Answer (Description) | Write a 3-5 word description of the best view. | |
| Unique & Useful | 17. A smooth, flat skipping stone | Collect | Must be perfect for a good skip on the water. |
| 18. A piece of dry kindling/wood | Collect | A good, small branch to help start tonight’s fire. | |
| 19. A colorful stone (not near the cabin foundations) | Collect | Must be naturally colored—no painted or landscaping rocks! | |
| 20. Something bright red (naturally occurring) | Observe (Picture) | Could be a berry, a flower, a mushroom, or an insect. | |
| BONUS CHALLENGE (10 Extra Points!) | 21. A unique rock formation | Observe (Picture) | Find a natural arrangement of rocks that looks like an animal, face, or distinct shape. |
Good luck with your adventure! Tag us with your best finds.
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