October 29, 2008

Reedy River Falls

By: FireFrog69 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

Visiting from California, I had the good fortune to discover a wonderful gem in River Falls park. I love how geocaching takes me to cool places and helps me learn about a new area. Thanks for placing an earthcache for me to find!

Falls Park - Cradle of Greenville

By: FireFrog69 Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Visiting from California, and really enjoyed my walk in River Falls park. What a beautiful and historic setting. Thanks!

"Liberty" Rocks... "Reedy" Falls

By: John Mary Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Visiting from California on a lovely fall afternoon. Whew! Quite the needle in a haystack. Thanks for getting me outside to appreciate River Falls park!

A River Runs Past It

By: Grayman Wannabeme Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Visiting from California on a lovely Fall afternoon. I was suprised to find a fairly large cache in what appears to be a very busy park. What a beautiful setting. I can see why people have been attracted to the area for hundreds of years! TFTC.

Swamp Rabbit Railroad

By: FASTFRANK WANDA Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Visting from California on a lovely fall afternoon. Thanks for introducing me to River Falls park!

Goin' Shoeless!

By: Five Cache-Ka-teers Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

Visiting from California on a lovely Fall day. This was a very interesting statue to check out. I love learning the history of local heros, and there were several I spotted during my walk around and through River Falls park. Thanks for pointing it out!

October 28, 2008

ORD Layover

By: chloew Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

On my way from SFO to GVL, I came in just about as close to this virtual as is possible. Thanks!

October 27, 2008

Pickles with a view

By: deacon42 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I love hiking along this trail. Thanks for putting another cache up here for me to find.

October 19, 2008

Hardrock Memorial Cache

By: The Real McCoy's Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Great canyon! Thanks for the tribute cache.

Whitney Arch

By: Team Termath Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

After seeing one of the FTF prizes in that new cache, I new exactly what to look for at Whitney Arch. Yup. Funny how geo-sense works! Thanks for marking this cool arch.

Westward Ho!

By: Team Termath Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Part of the FTF hoarde. Thanks for a beautifully stocked cache! What great booklets. Thanks for showing us this interesting and historic area.

Kl üdge Duchess

By: arnoldbikerider sweetypeeties Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Well, since you've recorded my signature from the cache log, I guess I better make it official on-line too. [;)] Thanks for the explicit hints! After pacing things out in the darkness, our seaerch area was reduced considerably. A good hide!

Rock Creek Palisade

By: The Real McCoy's Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Lots of fun exploring Rock Creek Canyon after a weekend in the eastern Sierra. There were so many beautiful sights, and this canyon was right up there. It's in DeLorme page #122 as well! TFTC.

Rock Creek Canyon Cache

By: The Real McCoy's Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I saw the turn-off to the cache, but the lag in the widget led me to believe that parking along the paved road was the best. Not! I soaked my foot crossing the stream. Thanks for the adventure.

Cache "Reward"

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

What a great adventure driving into a mine! Thanks for placing a cache to mark this interesting and exciting place.

A Claustrophobic's Nightmare/Just Say NO to Crack

By: Snoogans, MtnFrog Camel Difficulty: 5.0 Terrain: 5.0 Container: Not chosen

It's good to clear up a previous DNF. On my first visit, I wasn't even close. As I was putting the cache back, bthomas said, 'Are you sure it's under there far enough?' and with another slight nudge, we all heard it drop kerplink another foot or so. That led to a hurculean recovery effort and 15 minutes of arguments about whether the rock pile looked "natural" or not after we arranged it so that the cache wouldn't fall again. Heh! Thanks for bringing me back to a really cool place!

Mono's Pioneers

By: campyc Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

I love these old cemetaries. Such a beautiful view too. Thanks!

Manzanar Virtual Cache

By: GoodDogSD Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

Even now, all these years later, I still felt the sadness of this place. Thanks for marking it.

October 18, 2008

The Hall of Champions

By: OtisPug Difficulty: 5.0 Terrain: 5.0 Container: Not chosen

Thanks for the bonus cache at the end of a long and interesting hike. bthomas showed our GBA group the way and we were amazed and impressed with what we found. Thanks!

Inyo-Death Valley Cache

By: Tony and Allen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Great to discover this northern access to Death Valley. I loved seeing the Joshua tree forest along the way. Thanks for placing a cache to mark the spot.

Eureka

By: Gadfly Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Not having the benefit of daylight, our route to the cache was direct and steep. No matter, we were having fun out in the desert enjoying the wide-open spaces. DeLorme page #125...check! TFTC.

Ghosts of Miners Past

By: Mountain Lovers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 5.0 Container: Small

I visited this wonderful cache with the GBA group. I really enjoyed wheeling to the trailhead, but the hike was another matter! Never again will I complain about my commute to work! What a great adventure to share with friends. The mine camp was fantastic, and a chance to explore the old mine shafts a once in a truely unique opportunity. As I descended the endless switchbacks, my considerable sense of accomplishment swelled even further. Did I truly hike all that way? Wow! Thanks for the adventure and the cache.

Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National Park

By: Trogdog Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 5.0 Container: Not chosen

After a fantastic day wheeling and hiking up to Champion Mine, I had this crazy idea that the remote SE corner of the DeLorme challenge was still within reach. So we raced the sunset and made it just in time. I think I must have given bthomas, KendraH, and airsax a washboard ride to remember! It was probably more like ice skating...until we hit those loose sand pits! [:O] Unfortunately, the sunset was perfectly still and quiet. Absolutely no wind meant that the dunes were mute as well. Actually, the silence was awesome; it was so unlike the hustle and bustle we come from in everyday life, and contibuted to the majestic emptiness of the Death Valley desert. Members of my group have already posted several pictures that included me at ground zero. My favorite is the one of Fizzy and me taken by bthomas. Those smiles say it all. Thanks for sharing this wonderful spot!

October 17, 2008

Revenge, Sweet Revenge

By: Ron Streeter Difficulty: 5.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Along with the GBA group travelling to the Eastern Sierra for several other 'high profile' targets. Thanks for a fun hunt. There's actually a cache right in my neighborhood with the same camouflage technique...not that it helped me any! Thanks!

Flight 802

By: Notsosmart Difficulty: 5.0 Terrain: 4.5 Container: Other

I visited this cache as part of the GBA group. The ascent up the hill really took my wind away, and the traverse across wasn't much easier, but the effort was well worth it. Incredible views and a glorious sunset juxaposed with the jarring suddenness of finding the plane's debris field. There was lots to explore and contemplate here. Thanks for marking the location!

October 16, 2008

The Lost Village of Crystal Springs

By: PurplePeople Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

2TF @ 7am. Although there were ~30 cars at the trailhead, it was peaceful and quiet at this early hour. I got to watch the first light of day peaking over the hills. Even with a reservoir, this area still holds its charm! FWIW, trail hours are posted sunrise to sunset, so technically badwaterboy and I were illegal. However, the posted restrictions seem to be flagrantly ignored by all, and the gate was wide open. TFTC!

October 9, 2008

High School Math #2

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

I usually skip puzzles, but this morning I had some time to burn waiting for an appointment, so I took a stab at this one. It was fun, and the find was quickly made. It was just me and the gardners gearing up for their day. Unfortunately, on the way to my appointment, I got a flat tire, and ended up being late. Sigh. TFTPC!

October 4, 2008

Yellow Rose and Panther Beaches Parking

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Tribute run with bthomas on the way to Bud's memorial service. Just the trailhead cache today, symbolic perhaps of the path not taken, but deferred to another opportunity. TFTC.

Ohlone Ridge Overlook

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

bthomas and I were on our way to Bud's memorial service and thought we'd make it a sort of personal tribute by caching our way there and visiting his caches. This one was a wonderful hike and view. Thanks for sharing your love of the coast with geocachers!

Laguna Beach Parking

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I love this coastline drive. Thanks for placing a cache for us to enjoy.

Benchmark P 1238

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Geocaching has brought a lot of great memories and helped me see the world through other people's eyes. TFTC.

Benchmark N 1238

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

We were tempted to stop and pick some berries nearby, but had to be moving on for Bud's memorial service. It will be held outdoors at Henry Cowell SP. How appropriate!

Big Creek Bridge Benchmark

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I loved seeing the sign at the each of the creek crossings in this series. Thanks for your contributions to caching, Bud!

75 32001 - BR.4.6

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Another bridge crossing along Swanson Road. Leaves quietly covering the road, and a brook trickling by. Lovely! TFTC.

75 32001 - BR.4.6

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

bthomas and I couldn't resist the lure of a quiet and twisty road. Thanks for showing us the way Bud!

A Whale of a View

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Great views, great trees, great cliffside stroll under clearing skies and soft fall colors. It was interesting to see the old pilings for the cement plant dock. Thanks for the memories, Bud. TFTC!

Doc's Cache IV

By: The Doc Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Thanks for the oldie along a scenic trail. The sun was starting to peak through the clouds after the first rain of the season last night, and everything had a fresh and clean look.

September 21, 2008

Creepy Crawley Cachey #2

By: scottpaul80 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Thanks for the stop and cache along the road from nowhere to somewhere.

Leave It To Beaver

By: Jeditruckr Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Caching down 395, we stopped for this cache. Nice view, although a bit noisy with all the traffic rushing by. TFTC.

View of the Bowl

By: Follow Nemo Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

The lot is resurfaced and ready to go for another season of skiers. I think that's what attracted the skateboarders. The air was a bit nippy; fall is just around the corner and the snow will fly before you know it. TFTC.

Long Valley Creek Bridge

By: bluemaidu Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

After driving for what seemed like forever, with several wrong turns, we finally crossed this bridge and emerged back on a paved road. That's a long trek from Gerlach! TFTC.

Country Lane

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

It seemed a bit like the sign is stating the obvious, isn't it? TFTC!

Johnson Elementary school cache

By: Hobbithiker Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

After spending the night on the playa watching rockets, we're headed back home to the Bay Area via Smoke Creek. Thanks for showing us Gerlach!

Welcome to Nevada (or California)

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

When you have to go back into Nevada in order to get home to California, you know you've been on the road too long. Feeling parched and hungry, all I wanted to do was sit in an air conditioned restaurant and recharge. Thanks for the quickie.

Tyrone Shoelaces!

By: Bill Cosby Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I enjoyed the pink ankle cast and walking boot the most. TFTC!

Smoke Creek

By: byjer Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Thanks for pointing out this bridge. We passed a couple in a jeep who were curious about what we were doing, but didn't seem to want to share their reason for being out on such a remote road. TFTC!

Beautiful Downtown Gerlach Webcam

By: 4wheeler, The Doctor of Rockology Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

All quiet on a Sunday morning in Gerlach. Thanks for pointing out this small patch of green in an otherwise brown and dusty corner of the world. I'm the one in the middle of bthomas' picture. TFTWCC.

Doyle Graveyard Church

By: TeamSportScort Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Other

Thanks for another cemetary cache! We visited many of them on our trip.

Dixon Park

By: TeamSportScort Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

A couple of fellows idly watched us from a porch on the north side of the park, but we were able to make the grab and move on quickly. Thanks for a lazy Sunday afternoon cache!

Smoke Creek Tufa

By: Jeepdogs Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

I really enjoyed this cache! Cool rocks, interesting wildlife, a bit of off-road bumpiness, and, of course, a cache! The tufa was a bit sharp, but we clambered about until the find was ours. Thanks for sharing the view!

Transcontinental Transportation History

By: Lorrie, Ron and Molly Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

Loved this drive-up cache! The views were top-notch as well. It was the perfect conclusion to a great weekend trip with bthomas, cap'n finder and triplep220.

September 20, 2008

End of 299E Cache

By: Rat & Mushroom Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

We spent about 10 minutes looking for a way to drive to this cache. It makes no sense to me that there'd be a cache in the middle of nowhere followed then by a short cross-country bushwack. I mean really! The name of the cache even implies that it has something to do with the road. It's not going to get muggled is it? Well, it's your cache, and we found it. Ain't GPS technology great!?! TFTC.

Wall Guard

By: jahoadi and john Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Definitely out there. We did pass a rancher fixing a wind mill, but interestingly on our way back, he was gone. Was our first sighting just a mirage? Thanks for placing a cache in this remote and beautiful spot. TFTC.

Surprise Valley Hot Springs Cache

By: artesian299 Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Our first stop of the day on a historical trek along the Applegate trail through High Rock Canyon to Black Rock playa. Great views from this seldom visited cache. Thanks for bringing us out here. Aren't we in Nevada yet? Sure seems like it!

Vya Con Dios

By: Kokopeli Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Fun drive to get there and scenic views of wide-open spaces when we arrived: Perfect! Thanks for a great cache! I would have loved to camp, but the weather didn't cooperate.