Night Geocaching

I have only been on 2 night geocaches they are some of my favorites. I think this is because they are quality there was time and thought that went into the process and that is what makes it worth while. It is also important to be prepared before you go out to find one of these.so here are some hints: 

1. Read, and even take instructions with you

2. Every person in the group needs a good flashlight. 

3. Be Aware of your surroundings, the dark can hide hazards so keep your eyes open. 

Do a search for this type in your area. Highly recommended!!!

Gulf Islands National Park GeoCASHING

This last week Groundspeak Weekly Newsletter shared an article entitled “Treasure hunters find new places through Geocaching By Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist August 7, 2011”

The article talked about a promotion where cachers have a chance to win “a specially designed, colourful centennial geocoin, which will go to the first 100 people who complete their passports.”   The passport is completed by finding these ten Geocaches.

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve's Top Ten caches

1.    Best place to try your hand at birding

2.    Best place to see an underwater forest

3.    Best place to see the impact of invasive species

4.    Best place to spot a beaver

5.    Best spot to relax and watch the tide go by

6.    Best place to see history come alive

7.    Best place for a hike

8.    Best view of the park

9.    Best place to meditate

10.          Best chance to see an orca

It’s nice to see that efforts are being made by some to keep quality in the sport it would be great if everyone were interested in quality vs. quantity.

http://www.timescolonist.com/travel/Treasure+hunters+find+places+through+geocaching/5218747/story.html

Quantity Vs Quality

Geocaching was born in May of 2000. When the government removed the scramblers on their military global positioning satellite systems this made it possible for civilians to get accurate GPS readings. }Dave Ulmer, hid a 5 gallon bucket with stuff in it and published the GPS location online.

He called it The “Great American GPS Stash Hunt”. Later that month, the term “Geocaching” was coined. I have been Geocaching for the past four years and during that time only 1% of my finds have been a 5 gallon bucket. one was the First Cache in Utah. the main thing I find is small Geocaches (like film canisters) they only contain a Log. 

I think that the sport has gone down hill from that day in May 2000. What can be done to improve the sport / activity / obsession?