November 28, 2009

Bay Area Ridge Trail - Timber #3

By: TimberToo Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

This one was tough. We spent a long time searching unlikely spots closer to where the widget zeroed. Eventually a careful reading of the cache page led us to a find. Thanks.

Bay Area Ridge Trail - Rustic Reststop

By: TimberToo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

As we approached this cache, the wind was really blowing up the ridge above us. It was fun to watch the tall trees swaying back and forth. Lots of creaking and scraping of branches, but next to us at ground level relatively calm and still. I dropped a coin. TFTC.

Bay Area Ridge Trail - Timber #2

By: TimberToo Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Except for the occasional whine of a motorcycle from far above, we were all alone on the trail during the entire hike. A great way to relax and enjoy. Thanks.

Bay Area Ridge Trail - Timber #1

By: TimberToo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

After passing the fifth mile marker on our trek north from the Wunderlich side and still having a ways to go, we're of the opinion that this trek is a bit longer than the cache page advertises! My track log was 5.8 miles. A typo perhaps? Not that is mattered too much as we were still having a great time. Nevertheless, my reputation of leading hikes that ALWAYS (kid's emphasis!) longer than what I plan remains intact. TFTC.

Bay Area Ridge Trail - Springboard Notch

By: TimberToo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Our traditional Black Friday hike got delayed due to inclement weather yesterday, but today was just fine. It was a bit blustery and cool in the shade, but we enjoyed the solitude on the trail. John used the notch on his way up to examine the hiding spot, but Ted scrambled up behind to make the easy grab. They were both quickly off down the trail, which left me to do the paperwork and replace the cache. I dropped a coin. TFTC.

November 25, 2009

War Dogs Ground Observer Corps Redux

By: NavySparksandtheMrs Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Thanks for keeping a cache in this spot going. The original gave me fits, but this one was an easy grab. TFTC.

Tree X-ing

By: Team K1ayman Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

Great cache container! I had to wait for a neighbor to finish unloading T-day groceries before I could put it back. Thanks.

Spooky Snacker

By: andrewclan Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Ahh, I've been to this park for a cache before. Your hide is a good one. IIRC, the previous one had me tromping around in the bushes over by the playground and alarming the parents. TFTC.

Taped Before A Live Audience

By: PurplePeople Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I've wondered why this sign still remains. Thanks for filling in the blanks and for the cache!

Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines

By: PurplePeople Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

An interesting story and a quick find. The guys working at the tire business across the street were on their break when I went to make the replacement, so I took the cache along with me to several others nearby and returned it about 30 minutes later. Thanks.

Geo-Kayaking

By: crawburr Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

A very pleasant afternoon for a little local caching. This spot was a great place to sit and enjoy the perfect weather and contemplate a plan for getting those other two nearby caches where you really do need a boat. Thanks!

November 19, 2009

Back Pocket

By: jfhanley Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Victory at last! TFTC.

Nanu Nanu

By: jfhanley Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Erasing a previous DNF. Beautiful sunny day to be out! Thanks.

A Line in the Sky

By: evi1chef Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I approached from the neighborhood park. No need to pretend that my car was broken down! TFTC.

Times Are Tough

By: Jules Dachard Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I enjoyed the story and the opportunity to visit several interesting locations. Too bad there is no access to the old cemetery; I would like to see it. Thanks to the cache owner who helped me with my counting, and provided a pleasant caching excursion!

November 18, 2009

If You Seek His Cache Look About You

By: k1ayman Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Beautiful spot! Easy to locate if you're looking for it, but tough to grab and replace with everyone coming and going. tftc.

The Call of the Laundry

By: PurplePeople Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Fun history trivia! tftc.

November 15, 2009

Wellesley Wonderland

By: andrewclan Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Pretty park on a quiet Sunday afternoon. bthomas used to have a cache here called 'not lying'. Thanks.

Rock

By: NavySparksandtheMrs Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Micro

A quiet Sunday afternoon find. Thanks for the little walk in a pretty park.

October 18, 2009

Across The Mojave River

By: mojavedesertangel Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Finally, there's some water! Except for what I hauled in, haven't seen much for a few days. TFTC.

Basin Overlook

By: Joetrain1 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Afton Canyon was pretty, in a desolate sort of a way. Thanks for bringing us here.

View of Rasor Ranch

By: Raptor06 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Unique cache camoflage! Seems likely to attract attention, but evidently not too much. TFTC.

Spooky Canyon View

By: Mr.G Family Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

I loved the rocks and the look of the mountains in this stretch of our Mojave trip. It looks like erosion might occur at a rapid clip around here when it's wet. TFTC.

40 Acres

By: DaFunkyFrogs Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Found it just before a hazy sunset. What in the world is that antenna farm across the street for? TFTC.

Afton Afterthought

By: CaKid Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

There's the freeway in the distance. This off-road adventure is coming to an end. Great views of Afton Canyon where we came down. Thanks.

Cinder Cones National Natural Landmark

By: TerryDad2, Adopted by Accordiongal Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

I enjoyed visiting this earthcache with CKayaks (who sent answers to the cache page questions), Motorbug, bthomas, et al. The lava flows and cinder cones are silent witness to a more violent time. We didn't get a chance to climb up any of the Mojave cinder cones, but I did climb one at Lassen Volcanic NP several years ago, which was composed of pea-sized pieces of lava. It was one of the most difficult hikes I've been on: quite steep, and like climbing in loose gravel. For every 3 steps up, you slid back 1. Thanks for teaching me about the Mojave Desert!

BING

By: TheDeviousMaxPower Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular

My boss has an unusual name too, but he chooses to go by 'John', which makes things easier for all of us underlings. What a great trip, I haven't thought about work for 3 days now! TFTC.

Mojave Road National Preserve Boundary 2

By: johnislost Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Regular

Woot! We made it! Thanks for marking our exit from the park.

Mamaloo's Mammoth Run - Kramer Junction

By: mamaloo Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

The light was red, so what the heck I thought, why not stop? TFTC.

Not So Spooky Canyon

By: Suagrfoot and Gophertrax Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Great little hike up to this cache. I was really wondering where the canyon would lead. There were several forks in the trail, but fortunately geosense prevailed and no backtracking was necessary. Thanks for a fun cache and adventure!

Return to Afton Canyon

By: Autoteach and Red Lady Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Great views all along the route here. I would have liked to see a bit more water, but it was not to be. TFTC.

Afton Canyon

By: Autoteach and Red Lady Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I can see we're starting to get back to civilization. Something we haven't seen much of for about 130 miles. Plenty of people enjoying the outdoors on a pleasant Sunday. TFTC.

Afton Road Cache

By: Binks Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

End of the trail. Now, back to the Bay Area before tomorrow morning. Sigh. TFTC.

County Line

By: CalifScots Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Quick stop since I needed food and a cache or two in this area for the DeLorme Challenge. Darkness has come, and I've got to get home to the Bay Area tonight! TFTC.

October 17, 2009

Tuff at Hole-in-the-Wall

By: Developed by TerryDad2, Adopted by Accordiong Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Great Earthcache! I learned a lot, and really enjoyed this area. Answers sent by CKayaks. Thanks!

Lava Tube of the Mojave Cinder Cones

By: Developed by TerryDad2, adopted by Accordiong Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Very cool discovery. I loved the interesting lava formations in the ceiling. We arrived at just the right moment in the afternoon that a narrow beam of sunlight was shining through way down and the far end of the tube. It reminded me of something out of Indiana Jones! Answers sent by CKayaks. TFTEC!

Hole-In-The-Wall Virtual Cache

By: LV10SBUM Filby Dude Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Virtual

This was a really fun area to explore. I enjoyed the strange rock formations and clambering around on them! I'm the one in DT21 FW's group shot with the red shirt on.Thanks for bringing us to this beautiful spot.

Mojave Crossroads

By: TEAM Nohoch Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

Kelso is a cool spot! Literally. After being on the trail for a day and a half, I enjoyed lunch at the counter in the station. TFTC!

October 16, 2009

No-Where Tin Can Alley

By: johnislost Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Micro

Raises hand...ummm, yeah, we used the hint. Thanks, I guess. [;)]

Here ?s Your Sign ? ?STUPID?!

By: johnislost Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Regular

It was about this spot that we crossed paths with the folks who were coasting downhill since they were nearly out of gas. CKayaks helped out with a gallon or two. How's that for poor planning? (...dare we say 'stupid'?!?) TFTC.

MOJAVE ROAD LOOKOUT

By: MarchsRaiders Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

That was a fun scramble! Great views from the top. TFTC.

What? No Time Change?

By: johnislost Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Hey, I did some of your Sherman Pass Road caches just the day before. Mojave Road here we come. TFTC.

Don't Steal the MONKEY!

By: SoCal4x4Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular

No Monkey? Time for a maintainance run! TFTC.

WHERE ?S THE BEEF!

By: johnislost Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular

If you're a cow, it seems pretty tough to get a square meal in these parts. Probably where all the lean beef in the stores comes from? TFTC.

MOJAVE ROAD 1ST ROCK CAIRN

By: johnislost Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Regular

Yeah, we got pretty familiar with those rock piles along the way. Hundreds of them I figure. Great views from the cache site. Thanks.

Mojave Road National Preserve Boundary 1

By: johnislost Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Regular

We toook the detour to Fort Piute, and were glad we did. Almost time to head up the hill. Coin drop. TFTC.

Wash Overlook

By: Dylan's Pirates Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Great weather for our trip on the Mojave road. Sunny and warm, but not too hot. TFTC.

The High-Ground

By: Dylan's Pirates Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Just picking them off as we roll down the road. TFTC.

Mojave Road cairn cache

By: Dylan's Pirates Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

An ice-cold soda from the cooler tasted mighty good right about now. TFTC.

Step across the line...We double-dog dare ya'

By: Dylan's Pirates Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Several people touched the cache container before I examined it more persistently. Even a blind squirrel gets a nut now and again!

Mojave Road Cache

By: Dylan's Pirates Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Caching and off-roading, two of my favorite activities! Thanks for getting me on the trail.

Oops 1873 - Oops 1974

By: Dr. Webe The Ski Bum Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

This is a very interesting marker. Thanks for pointing it out! I wonder if the surveying crew was a little careless in their work thinking, 'What's the big deal? No one will live or own property out here in the middle of nowhere anyhow!' Whoops! TFTVC.

Big Mug

By: imapackrat Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Some of our group hiked over from the highway, but I tried to get closer on the pole line road. It didn't work! TFTC.

Walk the Line

By: geost4fun Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Nearly ready to leave Nevada behind as we head west through the desert. TFTC.