May 29, 2009

Our Favorite Secret Spot in Mendocino

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

This was a tough find. Signal was bouncing us all over, and there were plenty of places to check. Eventually we made the find. TFTC.

Kelly's Konkrete room with a view

By: Erin, Karl, Jon and Miles Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5
Container: Small

A quick find along our way. That Sea Ranch place is suprisingly big! It just went on and on and on. TFTC.

Secret View

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

Great view! The Mendocino coastline is beautiful. TFTC.

Pacific Coast Cache #2

By: Andypants Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container:
Small

I love the old cemetaries! This one was especially overgrown and neglected. People have been living along this coast for a long time, haven't they? TFTC.

So close, yet so far

By: BelleauWayTeam Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 4.5
Container: Small

On our way up the coast, we chanced up on this doozie! What a fun adventure! All in all, I'm a bit suprised with made it out and back without incident. Well, almost! I did put my hand smack in the middle of a bunch of poison oak during the rope climb, and suffered the consequences of that mistake! A small price to pay for an exciting scramble! Thanks for leading the way!

Troop 333 Salmon Creek

By: h_mtreasurecache and troop 333 Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain:
2.0 Container: Regular

A good place to stop and stretch the legs. With today's fog, we got all wet during the hunt. Each bush we touched caused a shower of heavy drops. Thanks!

The Gungan Shuttle

By: Zop Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container:
Small

Heading for the coast, we stopped to find this cache. It didn't remind me of Star Wars at all, but I appreciated your cache description. Thanks!

TH15 - Hav42's Treasure Hunt Series

By: Hav42 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container:
Micro

Making our way up the coast to Fort Bragg. Thanks for the hide.

Duncan Landing Overlook

By: Hav42 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container:
Micro

Great views, although somewhat obscured by the fog. Thanks for placing a cache along our path!

SEASONAL

By: "ZAG" Dad Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container:
Small

First stop of our trip along the Mendocino coastline. Thanks for the cache and the views!

Russian River Bridge

By: Hav42 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container:
Small

I took care of the caching business while mrs303 tried to make friends with the cows. I had more sucess than she did. That was some very suspicious livestock! TFTC.

Point Arena Pile Driver

By: Smith Clan Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container:
Regular

Nothing too interesting going on at the cache site, but we took your advice and spent some time on the pier. Now that was interesting! Thanks for getting us to this place! Very cool.

001-408

By: budmuc and team 9-er Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0
Container: Micro

We were tempted to phone it in, but the fines for improper usage seemed pretty stiff. TFTC.

On Shaky Ground

By: cowboyB Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container:
Regular

We passed on paying $7 to see Ft. Ross, and decided to hunt for this cache instead. Beautiful trees! Of course the redwoods are impressive, but we liked the huge bay laurel as well. TFTC!

Portuguese Beach

By: Isolino Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container:
Small

Our first opportunity to walk on the sand since hitting the coast. A really pretty beach! TFTC.

Stop for the Sea Lions and Pelicans

By: Primate Social Club Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0
Container: Micro

After a great sandwich for lunch in Jenner, we made a quick stop for this cache. Plenty of sea lions lounging on the river bank, but no pelicans. We watched a couple of hikers approach from the south, but they kept a respectful distance. TFTC!

Glass Beach

By: Team Palaina Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.0
Container: Small

We were interested in this beach, but disappointed to discover that the cache was likely missing. After contacting the cache owner and getting his permission, we have replaced the cache. Future finders, please re-hide the cache carefully with rocks. What a cool spot. It's sort of sad realizing that people would dump trash in such a beautiful location, but with a hopeful conclusion and renewal. Very unique! Thanks for showing us this spot!

May 22, 2009

Pacifica Steeper

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

A great lunchtime hike on a sunny, but breezy day. As advertised, the views were breathtaking! I could see that the cache is a very wet spot, and the water (probably somewhat salty?) has done it's damage on the ammo can. The latch, handle and hinges have flaked away with rust. Despite damage on the outside, everything inside is dry. Thanks for a fun adventure.

May 9, 2009

Big Tree at La Honda Creek OSP

By: KendraH and justbob Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

We had stopped at the Methusalah tree up along Skyline earlier in the day. This one is probably taller; an awe-inspiring sight! Thanks for getting us here!

I am a Lemming!

By: AlphaRomero.com Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

I started out looking at the large downed log on the opposite side of the trail from where we eventually found the cache. Lots of interesting hiding spots there! And, yes, after realizing there was a cliff closeby, we did feel a bit like lemmings! TFTC.

Are You a Lemming Too?

By: AlphaRomero.com Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

The first stop on our tour of La Honda Creek. I had a permit, but we discovered upon arrival that the gate was already open so that at t could make a service call down at the house. With bright sunshine and mild temperatures it's going to be a fun hike! TFTC.

End of The Road

By: AlphaRomero.com Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

The grass is still green and tall along the way to this cache, and we waded through plenty of it along the way. I can see that this was once a pretty choice area if you were a cow! Great views of hillsides and open meadows! TFTC.

More Lemming Bait

By: justbob KendraH Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

The third of three end-of-the-trail caches for the day. Hopefully development of the park will create looping trails! TFTC.

No Exercise Cache

By: the voucher Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

We were on our way to get our exercise at LaHonda Creek OSP, but stopped by to find this cache. There were several groups getting ready for the descent, and a local pooch who was making the morning rounds. Thanks for marking this spot!

Ocean, Cemetery, City

By: the voucher Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Since I was a bit slow getting the GPSr turned on, we almost drove by this cache. A great spot on a scenic ridge. There were a few wisps of fog down below, but the views were still good. TFTC!

La Vista de La Honda

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

A lonely cache indeed, but what an incredible and unexpected view it brought us to! Thanks for discovering this place and pointing it out.

La Honda Creek OSP

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

It seems I've had my eye on this hike for quite a while. After finally getting around to it, I'm really glad I did! The hills are still quite green and the grass is tall. Great views! Topping things off with lunch at Alice's made for a fantastic day. TFTC!

May 2, 2009

Spare Change

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

A fun find in an urban, busy area! I'm glad I came on a Saturday...that made things easier. There seems to be some sort of apology written in a scrap of paper that has been placed in the cache. For the cache owner, perhaps? TFTC!

The Lonely Tree

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

I parked near the lower access, and enjoyed the short stroll up to the cache. Crossing the washed out section of the trail was interesting, and then discovering the storage trailer near the cache was a suprise. I wonder what's in it? Thanks for pointing out another hidden canyon! TFTC.

Eating Up Inside

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

A lovely spot. TFTC!

HT0489 on 1929

By: The Geoides Family Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

[8D]FTF![8D] 2:45p As I drove up, I noticed another car pulling in behind me. It turns out Navysparks Mrs had been out caching on this overcast day as well. Really great to see you guys; it's been awhile. There was some FTF smack going back and forth for a minute or two, but we soon had examined all of the tried and true hide locations, and quickly combined forces to make the search. We must have been there about 20 minutes before a tricky little thought dawned on me, et voila! That's a unique hide. Tthanks for the fun!

REDy Set GO!

By: Quypakid (and his 5 Students) Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Got it...and it only took me 3 light cycles to get the dad-burned thing wound up tight and replaced. TFTC.

Emmett House

By: Bob Elliecat Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

It looks like things are progressing with the renovations. I'm sure it will be very nice when finished. TFTC.

Highways and Byways

By: the voucher Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I love design and soaring lines of the bridges and roads on this interchange. Thanks for showing me this different perspective. TFTC.

On Approach

By: Sparkotron LeLe Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

I felt fortunate to spot the cache quickly. This type can be tricky! A bit overcast and misty meant that I didn't have to contend with a lot of passersby. TFTC.

ThirtyCents

By: Alidade Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

A Clamper monument in the Bay Area? Sweet! ...and a first for me. Thanks for pointing out interesting history, and providing a cache to boot!

What a drain...

By: Geoides Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Other

A one of a kind container! Very creative. The log was completely soaked, but I was still able to sign the sheet and replace it. Thanks for a fun hunt!

Pole Inspection

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

Got it. Thanks for reminding me not to take electricity for granted!

April 19, 2009

Alder Springs

By: bishoptakesqueen Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

An easy drive up in a remote place. We wondered if the very good road had been built with CCC (...prison) labor. Plenty of country to explore up here, and would love to come back. TFTC!

Reflec On The Past

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

This was an interesting old relic. Thanks for pointing it out.

Flippin' a "U-ie" #4

By: redvoodoo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Wide open country here. No concerns for me with sudden changes in geocaching direction. Thanks for marking your 180! TFTC.

BIG BEAR THE FINAL BATTLE

By: BIG BEAR. Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

We tiptoed through the poison oak mine field and eventually located the cache by looking back uphill at an area we had already crossed. Thanks!

SHASTA

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

This cemetary was a really interesting place! I headed out to find the cache while bthomas was taking photographs, then circled back down finding lost treasures all along the path back down the hillside. TFTC!

Car Wide Open

By: bishoptakesqueen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Didn't realize that the cache owner had pulled a lot of caches, and found an attachment device without a container. Since it's a really cool hide, we decided to replace the container and try to keep the cache going. Thanks for all your caches in this area!

In The Outback

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

I felt a bit unstable climbing up the edge of the road bank cut, but fortunately the cache was well back from the precipice! Thanks!

Always Out Back

By: Olcowboy Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

It's a warm day, and getting hotter as we descend. Whew! Record highs for April, I believe. TFTC.

May The Bird Of Paradise...

By: OakStreetSeekers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Thanks for the cache along the way to NorCal DeLorme p65 up at Alder Spring. Pretty country and a very nice road to follow. TFTC.

OUT SIDE THE PARK

By: BIG BEAR. Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Two containers, but only one cache! Thanks for the bonus.

DEERLICK

By: crowshoot Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Another summit cache! Thanks for the short walk in the forest. I'll be interested to see if this cache is in Trinity county or not. TFTC.

"Fish Don't Swim"

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

What a beautiful day for a little hike. Thanks for pointing this spot out to us. The air was perfectly still, and the thing that struck me was just how quiet it was. That doesn't happen where I'm from. TFTC.

"Track" Me Down.

By: OakStreetSeekers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Saw the racetrack and then saw the cache! The hills are green and beautful right now. Thanks!

Buckhorn Summit

By: Vader Spade, VyCache, Vantigo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Whew! What a curvy road to get to this summit! I felt slightly queezy after all of that turning. Thanks for the opportunity to get out and grab some fresh air.

Stress Relief

By: Desert(B)Rats Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I think it was a bit more than 10 minutes to get those coordinates, but hey, who's counting with views like the ones we were treated to near here! Thanks for the lifeline MotorBug. I decided to traverse the last few feet in my shorts and paid the price for it with those pesky manzanita bushes. Thanks for showing us a wonderful forest road high up in the mountains.

Fork in the road

By: SAR22 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

Definitely a one of a kind headstone. TFTVC!

Kok-Chee-Shup-Chee

By: Gatos Laughing Ponies Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

This cache turned out to be a highlight of the day for me. An interesting spot from a historical and geological standpoint in an out of the way place on a dirt road! Perfect. Thanks for bringing us here.