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Time to Play the Weather Game

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It’s a curious thing about the seasonal changes in Minnesota. Three weeks ago, we were in the grips of a horrid heat wave. You could not even sit outside without breaking into a sweat. Now, it’s like someone flipped a switch. Fall is definitely in the air with cooler temperatures and longer nights. This time [...]

Geo-Hazards: Mosquitoes

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We had every intention of having a geocaching weekend. We found a spot with some new geocaches. The weather could not have been better—60s, sunny, no rain. What we didn’t count on were the mosquitoes. In addition to the regular seasons, Minnesota has bug seasons. March to April, there are the wood ticks, hungry and [...]

Hitting the Road

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While geocaching hasn’t been the purpose of our travels, it certainly has added a new dimension to hitting the road. That is the truly special thing it has to offer—the chance to travel. If you’re looking for a travel bag to meet your travel needs, you need look no further than the North Face duffle [...]

Exploring Off the Beaten Path

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lmar Geocaching encourages you to seek treasures. The mindset transcends to your choice of destinations. Recently, we have traveled to two spots that we may have discounted had not geocaching changed our mindset. A couple week back, we traveled to Dubuque, Iowa. The downtown, one has to admit, that it is not anything to write [...]