Geocaching Basecamp

Mauison's Geoblog

May 29, 2007

Pie Faced

By: CCCooperAgency Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

3:38pm This one took three visits to finally find the cache. Should have searched a little better the first time. We had already made our purchases after the first search so we found the cache, then went on to the next one. TNLNSL. Also posted the coords we got, the original seemed a little off.

Good Old Days

By: CCCooperAgency Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

12:12pm This one took a couple of minutes, as I missed it on the first go around. Jenn made the find and I made the grab. We remember finding another cache a few years ago in the old stump nearby. The log is a little damp from the recent rain. TNLNSL.

A Walk thru Yesteryear

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

12:25pm The coords put us towards the drainage grate but we backtracked and Jenn spotted the cache. TNLNSL.

Bird-in-Hand

By: CCCooperAgency Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

3:11pm I remember coming here when I was younger. Guess it wasn't open today as there were only a couple of cars in the parking lot. We had to come back later in the afternoon as there was someone smoking on the nearby picnic table. When we got back, Jenn made the grab. The log is full so I could only squeeze a few letters on the log for our geonick. TNLNSL.

Pennsylvania deutsche mark

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

3:47pm I remember finding a cache here a few years ago but the playground equipment that it was hidden in is no longer here, replaced with some more modern playfare. This one took a few minutes to find, just glancing here and there until we spotted it. The log is already full so we had to squeeze our name at the end. TNLNSL.

Yukon Do It

By: Lost in the Stars Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

3:23pm Jenn made the find, after we had both touched the cache container. Very clever! TNLNSL.

SBUX BACK ON TARGET!!!

By: G(e)O NINA! Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

1:50pm This one took a few glances till we found it. TNLNSL.

May 26, 2007

NC Geology #1: Paleo Pavement Earthcache

By: Geologygirl (aka GneissTuff & Wacky) Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

We decided to make the nice drive from our hotel to this cool spot this morning, before we head over to GW5. We thought there might be some other cachers around but the place was deserted, with only the noise of cars passing by over the bridge upstream? We enjoy caches like this, that takes us to very beautiful spots. Mahalo!

GeoWoodstock 5

By: ncgeocachers.org Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Large

We flew from California, then drove from Pennsylvania via Washington DC, to attend GW5. We're glad we made the decision to attend as we got to meet many other geocachers that we've only conversed via email before. The food was delicious and everyone had a great time. Mahalo!

May 24, 2007

The view of an "Honest Man"

By: wv-explorers Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

12:58pm Awesome views from up here. We took in the views and took a few pics before heading back down the stairs. Mahalo!

FDR Memorial

By: Jorgy! (adopted by mtn-man) Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

2:03pm When I last visited DC many, many years ago, this memorial had yet to be built. Very impressive to say the least. We enjoyed this one quite a bit. Mahalo!

I can see Lincoln

By: Robert L and Dawn L N Dutra (adopted by mtn-m Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

1:11pm We walked over from the Lincoln Memorial and was amazed once we got there, by the statues and the cool wall. Mahalo!

So We Will Remember Them

By: mtn-man from Georgia Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Virtual

12:41pm Awesome memorial for a virtual cache! Thankfully, I don't know anyone memorialized on the wall. Mahalo!

To a man on his day

By: geekcoach Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

1:29pm We were on our way to another cache but came across this one first. Nice spot for a memorial but about six and a half years later, ground hasn't been broken. Too bad but eventually it should be really great. Mahalo!

Trev's "Freedom" Cache

By: Trevelyan's R & R and Guy Nelson Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Virtual

2:33pm Halliday almost got us on this one. Took a while to finally get the answer, whose search took us all over the memorial when we didn't really need to do that. Mahalo for the cache!

Jenny's Cache

By: Trevelyan's R & R and Jenny Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Virtual

1:37pm A very picturesque spot and nice and cool in the shade. We got to cool off a bit while doing this nice virtual. Mahalo!

The Other Unknowns

By: TheKayakPack Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Virtual

4:50pm We jumped on the Metro and took it out here from DC. Just one transfer from the yellow to blue line, pretty simple actually. We had already walked all around DC and our legs were telling us no more as we trudged up the hills of the Cemetery. But we prevailed and found the spot. We also watched the Changing of The Guard at the "other" tomb of the unknown soldier. Mahalo!

Last stop for a weary traveler

By: Ice G8r Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

12:20pm Unlike the last cacher who found this one, this was our first cache of the day. Now, about 9 hours after we left our hotel, we got back to our room. I think we walked about nine miles in total today. This one took us a few minutes until I finally spotted what we were looking for. Very cool spot with great views of the Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Mahalo!

May 23, 2007

Capitol View

By: Buddhavista Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

5:37pm This was our first major stop while visiting DC. I remember coming here about 15 years ago and touring the Capitol. Mahalo!

Not Your Granny's Garden

By: Garmen ( & Women) Group Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

6:01pm Another stop on our tour of the Mall. The garden was already closed or we would have stopped in. Nice plants outside though. Mahalo!

a Wood Chuck's Paradise

By: Salvo Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

7:13pm Unfortunately, the walkway and road right in front of the tree was blocked off by Capitol Police for some reason. Anytime someone tried to pass the "invisible line", they'd get barked at. Anyway, I did manage to get a pic from a ways away.

The Summer House

By: Roostermiesters Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

5:42pm A nice secluded spot to sit and relax after walking a bit. And no muggles around. The fountain could use some work though. Mahalo!

Pointing Skyward

By: Bulldogs-n-Rams Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

6:14pm Another cool spot for a virtual cache! Cool sculpture! Mahalo!

The Lone Sailor

By: DiverVan & Flyingmoose Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

5:09pm This was our first cache in DC! We stepped out of the Metro station and lo and behold, there was a virtual cache about 150 feet away. Really interesting spot! Mahalo!

Soldiers Delight

By: flyingmoose Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

This was almost a comedy of errors for us. First we went to the visitor center to look for a restroom, but it was closed. Didn't find one or maybe it was inside. Then we looked at one of the maps and saw that we were in the wrong parking lot. So we drove over to the overlook parking lot and started towards the cache. The coords put us under some trees so we looked around and saw a fenced in area. I took a look and that wasn't it, just a hole in the ground. So we looked at another map that we got at the visitor center. Hmmm, pit mines down the trail. At least we thought they were down the trail. By the time we were done hiking, we were back at the parking lot...we had done the whole loop and still hadn't found the correct mine. So we figured we must have missed something. Back to the original spot. And there we finally found the correct mine. It was also fenced in with a sign saying "Warning, not for public use", so not wanting to trespass, I took a pic from beyond the fenced-in area. And soon thereafter, we finally got to use the restroom, at a McDonald's down the road. What an adventure and what a relief!

May 22, 2007

Joker Poker #1

By: ratjam Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

4:42pm We had a nice walk from the car, only interrupted by a local sitting on a cooler and drinking a beer along the trail. Found the nice geotrail and made the grab. Tried to continue along the trail but got to a dead end. Decided to walk around the pond on the way back. TNLNSL.

"Always" Morgantown

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

2:02pm The hint told us where not to look so it was a quick spot and grab. We've seen many of these types of caches from where we're from (Bay Area, CA) so we spotted it quickly. TNLNSL.

Wally World 11 - The Cloister

By: SBUX, adopted by N3UEA Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

4:21pm We had looked for this one about three years ago (when we were in the area last) but it was at night and with no flashlight, had no luck. Today, I spotted it quickly but had to dodge what I thought might be Poison Ivy. When we were signing, some Walmart employees sneaked up behind us and t ook a smoke break on the bench. Not sure what they thought of us or maybe they've seen other cachers here before. TNLNSL.

Hopewell's Last Blast

By: FlyinV Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

We took a nice drive from my grandparents's place in New Holland. The visitor center wasn't open but there were brochures available. We used the map to go to the seven locations but found out only three of the locations were working/unlocked. The audio in the Wheel House wasn't working and the Office & Store, Blacksmith Shop, and Ironmaster's Mansion were all locked. A very interesting place to visit, even if all the exhibits weren't viewable.

Big Slide Hide

By: WeBFree Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

5:27pm Nice long slide! We didn't try it though as we didn't think we were slipery enough. =) Walked down to the cache and Jenn made the find. TN, left a traveling digitalfish and a Hawai`i Micro geopin, signed log.

Farmer Brown's Micro

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

1:50pm We parked nearby and walked over to the cache. Jenn spotted it and made the grab. TNLNSL.

May 21, 2007

Ancestoral Home #3

By: ganurse6 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

We parked across the street and made our way through the cemetery. We found a good spot to hide a cache but didn't see anything. Then our GPSr told us to concentrate on another object outside of the cemetery so that's what we did with no luck. I think we should have searched longer in the other spot, it was probably there. If we're passing by, I think we'll make another try.

Pie Faced

By: CCCooperAgency Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

We spent a few minutes looking here and there, actually finding a few good spots for a hidden cache, but to no avail. There looks like there was some landscaping done here recently, not sure if this made any difference or not. We did stop in the Village to make our jams and jellies purchases and cool off with a birch beer.

Knot funny

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

12:48pm Since this was a three-star difficulty cache, my mind was thinking of all kinds of things on the way to the cache. When we got there, it was much easier. Jenn spotted where we should look and I made the grab. We got to partake in a nice snack soon thereafter.

Canned Goods

By: CCCooperAgency Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

12:40pm After finally finding where to park, we made the quick grab. We've seen this type of cache before many, many times since we live in the Bay Area, CA. TNLNSL.

cork-screwed!

By: CCCooperAgency Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

2:13pm Luckily, this was a quick find, as it smelled like the nearby fields were just fertilized. TNLNSL, then made the quick getaway while holding our noses.

Over the Bridge

By: matratrgjj Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

12:06pm There were some horses nearby, with some youngins in the herd, so we got to watch them play while searching. It was a quick search as the cache wasn't really hidden. I made the grab and we quickly TNLNSL and hid it a little better, although not completely hidden.

Finders Cache

By: geospheres Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

4:04pm While Jenn shopped some more, I made this quick grab. Thanks! TNLNSL.

Keepers Cache

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

3:31pm As Jenn shopped, I decided to go find this cache. Luckily, I didn't need patience or gloves, as I made the find within a minute of searching. Thanks for hiding one here for us non-shoppers. TNLNSL.

May 20, 2007

SUSHI

By: yokota85 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

4:34pm After visiting my cousin and his family, we decided to look for this cache, as we need a Delaware find. The museum was open so we were able to show my grandparents what a cache is. They were impressed with this one, as were we. TNLNSL.

May 6, 2007

Scott Creek Beach

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

1:44pm We parked on the Northbound side of Highway 1 and made the quick run across the road. We spotted a nice spot to hide a cache and when we got there, Jenn made the grab. TN, left my traveling Canada Micro geocoin, signed log.

Pigeon Point Lighthouse

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

2:29pm We bypassed a few caches down the road to come here and see the Lighthouse. Parked up the road and made the walk down to the lighthouse. Decided to find the cache before exploring the other areas. Easy find with the hint, took a Santa Cruz geopatch, left a geopin, signed log.

Tales of Odysseus: Into the Underworld

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

1:17pm We made the nice walk along the bluffs to the cache and I spotted a good hiding spot from a distance. It still took a couple of glances to spot the cache. TN, left my traveling Red Handed Micro geocoin, signed log.

Secret Trail Head: Panther & Yellow Banks Beaches

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

1:08pm This was the first cache of our Santa Cruz to Daly City drive today. Took a few minutes to finally spot and make the grab. Very nice views from here but we didn't venture down the hill to the beach, too many caches to find! TN, left my traveling STeamTraen micro geocoin, signed log.

Tales of Odysseus: The Trojan Horse

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

2:00pm We parked at the turnout and made the nice walk out to the cache site. We went slightly off course but soon got back on course. Jenn made the grab and we took a geopatch, left a geopin and a Hogwild World Famous Travelling geocoin, signed log.

San Andreas Goes Surfing Earthcache

By: geeeff Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

6:25pm This was the last cache of our Santa Cruz to Daly City drive this nice Sunday. After eventually finding our way to the parking lot, we made the approximate half mile walk down to the cache site. Very cool formations and the view was awesome! Took a few pics, then made our way back up to the car. Saw a couple of paragliders running down the hill but not taking off. There was someone filming them so maybe it's for an instructional video or something. Mahalo!

Legend of the Blue Pearls: The Beginning

By: GeoWomyn_SF_CA Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

4:56pm After having a late lunch at Cameron's, we headed down to this cache. After taking a look around, I spotted something and told Jenn, that's probably it. And it was! Nice hide! TNLNSL, then down to the next cache in the series.

Legend of the Blue Pearls: Lost Souls

By: GeoWomyn_SF_CA Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

5:03pm We made the nice walk down from The Beginning. Although sunny today, it was a little windy and cold here on the coast. Took a few glances and spotted the cache. TN, left a Unite TB and my traveling Texas Mini geocoin, signed log.

Cowell Ranch Beach Trailhead

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

3:20pm We had to park alongside Highway 1, as the parking lot was full. Made the quick grab before heading down to the beach. TN, left my traveling Hawai`i Micro geocoin, signed log.

Phone a Friend

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

2:56pm Another quick grab as we had just grabbed the very similar cache down the road. TNLNSL.

A Railroad Ran Through It

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

3:25pm We made the quick grab before heading down to the beach. The log is wet but we were able to write on it. TNLNSL.

Phone Home

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

2:48pm Parked right next to the cache and made the quick grab. Took in some of the views and TNLNSL.

May 5, 2007

OSB BOB

By: St.HelenaCachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

3:05pm We decided to spend the day in St. Helena and Napa so I took a look at some puzzle caches last night. This one was similar to a couple I've done here in the South Bay and after plotting a few combinations on Google Earth, only one made sense. Still wasn't sure but we found the cache in a nice hiding spot. Took digitalfish and pathtag, left a geopin and a geocoin, signed log.

Elements of the Napa Valley

By: St.HelenaCachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

4:04pm Wow, what an awesome view from up there! Solved the puzzle last night and made the short walk from our car to the cache. Took in the views and TNLNSL. There was also another car that stopped to enjoy the view but they sure didn't have the view we had!

Can You Hear Me Now?

By: TeamMoehrke Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

5:06pm We decided to make the drive up to Wine Country and after having a snack at Sweetie Pies, we drove over and walked to the cache site. After obtaining the require info, we walked over to Anette's Chocolate Factory, where we bought more snacks. =)

Snooping at the CIA

By: dgreno Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

2:48pm We decided to spend the day in St. Helena and Napa and this was a nice place to stop. We explored the areas open to the public and finally found the cornerstone. Very interesting history. We didn't stay for lunch (or dinner) as we had just eaten at Taylor's Automatic Refresher (Yum!).

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