RAY'SBy: GR8GPN & The_Simpson's Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro
Since we were hungry and on the way to Moab too, we took your recommendation and stopped for a bite. It was packed on a Friday night, but well worth the wait. Thanks for the tip and the cache!
Rock-IN in "The Swell"By: CaverSpencer Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Micro
I could have reached it from the ground, but bthomas was too quick with his spiderman skills. I love these kinds of suprises! TFTC.
Windows to the SwellBy: dirtisgood Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular
I enjoyed this spot! Definitely a preview of the incredible rock formations to come. Thanks for guiding our trek.
Going to the WedgeBy: roofrocket Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular
A quick stop after taking in the sights at the end of the road. What a geology lesson! Thanks for marking the way!
Dinosaur FootprintBy: samariel Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular
On the way to this cache, we had a discussion about exactly what a dinosaur footprint would look like. After seening the evidence, I imagine this one must have been fast, mean, and hungry. TFTC.
Buckhorn WashBy: Udink Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Small
We weren't reading all the cache page desriptions before hunting the caches along Buckhorn Draw, so this came as a bit of a suprise! bthomas was the mountain goat of the group, although I did climb to the extent of my comfort limit. Thanks for the challenging cache in a beautiful location!
A Day at the BeachBy: seekinadventure Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular
Exploring with bthomas and airsax. I really enjoyed the views, rock formations and geology of this area. TFTC.
White RocksBy: Basset Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular
We saw some interesting plants and a big fat lizzard here. TFTC!
Green River Utah 1stBy: DeViDe Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual
I always appreciate the chance to learn a little history. Your cache got me up to speed, so thanks!
Southeastern Utah HistoryBy: 6pak Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual
Good place to stretch the legs. While we were figuring out the answers, a college class on a field trip stopped. We saw them later on in the day down in Green River, too. Thanks!
Well Well, a Well in the SwellBy: DeViDe Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular
We found it. The guys doing donuts on their ATVs accross the way paid us no mind at all. The cache needs some TLC. Thanks!
A Swell Cache with A Swell View of the SwellBy: DeViDe , GBOTS and dhobby1 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small
Thanks for placing that cliffs / falling rocks attribute on your cache page...I had my eyes glued on the arrow and nearly had an accident! [;)] Those views get a 'triple swell' rating in my book, too! Simply jaw-dropping. TFTC!.
Munitions TunnelsBy: Basset Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular
After some discussion about the correct way to access this cache, we set off in a different direction than our intended route down Buckhorn Draw. It was a good decision as we were able to drive right up to the overhead blast holes. After spending a few minutes chatting with other folks and peering down into the tunnel, we were off to explore and find your cache. An interesting place with an intreguing story. Thanks for sharing this place!
Wedge Overlook Cache and RideBy: koshea Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen
Not having bikes, the vehicles came along for this trek. The trail was clearly signed for jeeps, although by its width, it appears to be primarily an ATV trail. In fact, we stopped for a convoy of about 20 of them to pass. I was happy to be inside with the windows rolled up. Heh. Fun little side tour with great views. Thanks for placing the cache!
Outlaws and LawmenBy: WayOutWest Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular
A fun little scamper up to the cache. I think I'm coming to understand why Butch spent so much time in this area: Remote, remote, remote! TFTC.
Sink Hole at Jackass FlatsBy: DeViDe Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular
Out of the cliffs and on to the flats, but we wouldn't have tripped over this hole without your mark. Thanks!
San Rafael BridgeBy: Bean Stompers Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual
I found it with airsax, who has sent our answers. I love the old bridges. Hopefully this one will be around for a long, long time: It's so sad what happened to Dewey Bridge. TFTC!
DeViDe I 70 Quick CacheBy: DeViDe Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular
A lot of interesting things going on at this cache. First, it was evident that someone had camped at ground zero. Second, some of the branches on the pine tree must have been in the way, because they had been removed. Third, whoever had removed them must have done it with a pocket knife or something because it looked like quite a struggle. Fourth, the pine tree had decided to take its revenge since there was sap all over the place. Fifth, the campers has tried to stem the flow of sap by tying little pieces of plastic grocery bag over the ends of the cut branches. Bizzare. The amazing thing is that, after all that, I don't the campers even noticed the cache!
Shelby's CacheBy: Scovill Gang Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular
Loved the wedge overlook. TFTC!
Western Mining & Railroad MuseumBy: Ron Streeter Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual
As the recent Crandall Canyon mine collapse reminds us, coal mining is a dangerous business indeed. Nice to see a name from back home way out here! TFTC.
Urban Sprawl, yikes!By: CaverSpencer Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small
Although overcast and cloudy during our visit, the views of the snowcapped mountains and lake were breathtaking. As to the uncontrolled development...yikes, indeed! It's not a good sign when you pass as many brand new, unoccupied houses as we did enroute to this cache. [:O] The hike to the cache stretched our sea-level lungs a bit. Thanks.
On the way to IsraelBy: CaverSpencer Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small
Back when I spent some time on the other side of the lake, there wasn't nuthin' out here...except for sagebrush and cowpies, of course. I suppose I was caught in a bit of a Footloose timewarp. [;)] Thanks for the update. Onward and upward!
Castle Gate MiningBy: AD & #216;OR Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Other
Thanks for an interesting and informative earthcache!
Coal Mining, Then and NowBy: AD ØOR Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Other
I really enjoyed looking at this equipment, and learned a lot about what happens in a coal mine. There was one piece that was used to set a world record for the most coal mined in 24 hours...that was one incredibly large amount of coal! Thanks for the earthcache!
The Utah Well Rounded CacherBy: CaverSpencer Difficulty: 5.0 Terrain: 5.0 Container: Regular
WHEW! [8D][8D]Co-FTF with bthomas[8D][8D] airsax was along, too. I've had my eye on this challenge since Kealia first created it in the Bay Area about a year ago. About the time I'd nabbed every D/T combination within easy reach, the chance for a wheeling trip to Moab with bthomas presented the opportunity to finish the challenge off. I have to say that there were a few tense moments as we nearly DNF'd a D4.5/T4 near Pyramid Lake, and then only barely made it to Floating Island (D4.5/T5) right before dark. Those are just a few of the caching memories that will last a long, long time.
Thanks to Caverspencer for setting up a Utah version of this chall enge, and to all the cachers here who have set up caches to waypoint the fantastic natural beauty that this state has to offer! I know I've only scratched the surface, and hope to return soon.
I'm writing this out longhand: Thanks so very, very much for the cache.
Kamron's KorralBy: mtwilli Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular
Turn off for our tour through the Northern Swell. I had just gotten pulled over for 76 in a 65mph zone a few miles back along Hwy 10, but the officer was feeling kindly and let me off with a warning. That's the kind of luck a fellow needs! TFTC.
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