Finally everything has come together and it's time to knuckle down and install the first two geocache sites along the PA Quilt (And Rug) Trails. According to Wikipedia, geocaching is,"Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches""
One style of site indicators that I like is to give localized GPS coordinates and then post several photo clues to get the seeker closer to the cache. This makes the activity more of a treasure hunt than simply looking at a GPS device to find exact placement.
There are several guidelines to follow when selecting a site for a geocache:
1. Permission for placement must be granted by property owner.
2. Geocaches must never be buried.
3. Geocaches must not deface area.
4. Wildlife must not be affected by placement or retrieval of cache.
The cache itself will be placed in a waterproof container. Inside the container will be the following:
1. A log sheet for geocachers to record their visit.
2. Family friendly contents only.
3. Nothing that will attract wildlife such as food.
4. Nothing that can be damaged by melting, cold.
5. Non liquids
Caches are not to be political, religious, cannot try to sell a product, nor promote a social agenda.
In the next few weeks Beth Miller of Community Partnerships RC&D will be depositing caches along the PA Quilt (and Rug) Trails.
A great activity for all ages-with no hidden costs
Enjoy geocaching along the PA Quilt (and Rug) Trails!
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