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Snacking on the Trail
Comments OffIf you’re like us, we hit the trail for multiple geocaches. Fortunately, the hiders accommodate us. We can hike a trail and grab several geocaches along the way. When you hike, it’s important to stay hydrated and maintain energy levels. Welcome to National Trail Mix Day! I’ve become quite the connoisseur of trail mix. You [...]
St. Croix Geocaching
Comments OffIt’s a funny thing when you start geocaching. A vacation is not only a chance to get away, but it is also a chance to find new geocaches, hidden by geocachers whose technique of which you are not familiar. Such was our St. Croix geocaching trip. I had been experiencing the most awful wanderlust. I [...]
Watch Your Impact on Water Resources
Comments OffWe love the opportunity to grab those 5 terrain caches which usually mean a boat trip. On the water, you become more aware of water quality issues. After all, you’re boating in it, you’re swimming in it. If your caching takes you to an island, you see the effect on shorelines. Welcome to National Water [...]
Celebrate Clean Water
Comments OffYou don’t have to geocache too long before you run into litter, pollution, and water quality issues. Unfortunately, you get a bird’s-eye view of what makes litter so repulsive. August is a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe water. Welcome to National Water Quality Month! It’s easy to take water for granted. [...]
Make Geocaching a Day
Comments OffOne of the best things about geocaching is that it gets you outside. You explore new places, get some exercise. It’s all good. To get the most out of your geocaching, why not make it a day? Welcome to National Picnic Month! Since you are probably in a park already, why not add to the [...]





