WSGA - Geocaching Discussions Discuss Geocaching and related topics here. http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:01:52 -0700 60 Brian Parkhurst http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=460
Brian was a long-time member of the WSGA and contributed in many ways to our organization, most recently serving as a very capable secretary. He will be deeply missed.]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:54:38 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=460 Geo-Smashers?? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=439

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Geocachers...s-95281104.html
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by ERIC WILKINSON / KING 5 News

KING5.com





SEATTLE - [color="#002e64"]Geocaching is a popular pastime here in the Northwest - but one that is now being targetted by a small group of environmentalists. Geocaching is fast becoming "geo-smashing," with vandals destroying caches in the name of protecting forests.

Geocachers use GPS systems to search for hidden treasures left behind by fellow game players. Hiking trails are among the most popular spots.

"It's so peaceful. It's just beautiful out here," says David Vaughn as he hunts for treasure on Cougar Mountain near Issaquah.

"This is one of those places that I may not have even known existed," says David's wife Jacquie. "It probably never would have been on my beaten path."

But it's what happens off that beaten path that has some taking matters into their own hands.

People calling themselves "Forest Defenders" have been searching out the caches themselves and destroying them - tossing them in the trash and posting pictures on the internet. They say cachers are harming habitats and destroying fragile vegetation by traipsing off the trails. They even claim caches have been planted on a sacred Indian burial site on Whidbey Island.

Geocachers admit there are some who head off the trails to places they shouldn't be, but they also say they're working to educate those folks about responsible geocaching. Geocachers say they regularly clean up trails and parks. They held an Earth Day event earlier this year in Carnation.

"It wasn't just plastic bottles and cigarette butts," says Jacquie. "We ended up pulling out a lawnmower. Parts of bikes."

But even as geocachers continue their quests -- critics are hot on the trail. One blogger posting "this will not be tolerated" and "not on my watch."]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:20:20 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=439 Those amazing car window Trackables? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=421
Illrunyou.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 22:50:51 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=421 Be Careful Out There http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=419 Komo:

"ng County Sheriff spokesman John Urquhart said a 24-year-old Seattle woman was alone on the trail outside of Issaquah about 10 a.m. Saturday when the man approached her.

The woman said the man started talking to her and then, when her back was turned, grabbed her and shocked her with a stun gun."

Scary stuff. This is why I never hike alone.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:27:12 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=419 Cache Rescue Program http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=418
Our new Cache Rescue Program is modeled after a similar program that the Wisconson Geocaching Association is doing. You have the opportunity to earn points for helping eliminate geolitter and helping cache owners perform maintenance on those caches they just can't get to.

At the present time, caches to be nominated for pickup or verification that they are missing should:

1. Have been archived by an absentee owner or reviewer, with remnants of the cache remaining at the cache site.
2. Archived by the owner and the owner requested someone pick up the cache.

We will not accept listings of caches archived by a local owner unless there are special circumstances. The cache belongs to its owner, and we do not want to be accused of facilitating cache piracy.

If a cache needs maintenance, the cache can also be listed. For now, only maintenance requests posted by cache owners will be approved unless there are special circumstances.

You will receive:

1 Point for nominating a cache.
1 Point for verifying that a cache is missing if you have not found the cache before.
2 Points for verifying that a cache is missing if you are a previous finder of the cache.
5 Points for removing an archived cache and verifying that all pieces have been picked up and the area cleaned.
1 Point for performing requested maintenance on a cache.

A mission will be marked as complete when:

- Two people have verified a cache as not at its location, with at least one of them being a previous finder.
- One person verifying that they have removed the cache.
- A log is submitted that the requested maintenance has been performed.

Please note that cache owners cannot earn points for performing maintenance on their own caches.]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:30:00 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=418 Fairwell, Crazy Monkey Tripod http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=415 Crazy Monkey Tripod (http://coord.info/GCMYJK), so will already have seen hydnsek's note posted to the cache page, but for those of you not watching:

QUOTE
It's a sad day in Whoville. I was contacted today by King County staff, who told me the ladder will be dismantled by May 15. They reassured me it has nothing to do with cachers, but that many folks like to climb it, and it's a liability issue. I'm the KCP geocaching liaison, and they knew there was a cache here, so they wanted me to know, so I could get the word out before they took the ladder down. I've contacted the cache owner directly, but wanted to post this for the community. Bummer, this was a great cache, on the Northwest Classics bookmark and a personal favorite. RIP, Crazy Monkey Tripod.

If any of you have been putting off a trip to this cache, possibly for a milestone, you don't have much time to make the trip. Take a mental health day from the office and go for this one, even if you already have a Terrain 5 cache under your belt. It's a really great cache and you won't regret it.]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:28:11 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=415 Great Copper Rush - July 30 - Aug 1 - Princeton BC http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=373
We would also like to let you know about one of our events that is occuring July 30 - Aug 2, 2010 & it is BC's Biggest event. It will be occuring in the Princeton BC Area & will offer up 4 days of caching, Meeting & Greets, Geo-Poker, a Rootbeer Saloon for the kids and will be focussed on sharing the great historic areas with you. We anticipate placing up to 75 caches in the area that will be activiated that weekend and will also be utilizing existing Caches.

Currently we estimate we will have about 300-500 people for the weekend. There will be movies under the stars on Friday & Saturday nights, Geocoin Poker Tournament on Saturday Night & once kids find the rootbeer cache can have a free rootbeer float!

In total there will be 4 events - the first one is published

So please check out the event http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...8f-27eae5d8fb4f

The other 3 can have info found at:
1. GeoCoin Show & Shine on friday Night - http://turtlepetprojects.ning.com/events/c...sh-geocoin-show

2. Copper Rush CITO - http://turtlepetprojects.ning.com/events/g...opper-rush-cito

3. Coper Rush Awards Dinner - http://turtlepetprojects.ning.com/events/c...sh-award-dinner

More info can be found on our website for the event

http://www.turtlepetprojects.com/index.php...8&Itemid=27

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail us at: tulameenturtles@shaw.ca

Hope to see you there!]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:40:59 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=373 Peace Sign Series http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=370 fairly large project.
We would like to invite all to check it out and have fun.

All caches are located in N Seattle and Kirkland areas. This is a series
of 42 pretty easy puzzles and 1 Final for series as well (43).

Series center is #41 GC241QV. Zoom map and it will all become apparent.

Have fun, be safe and happy hunting]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:56:13 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=370 Fun Puzzle Caches http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=354 Phil Nicole, who's been placing a lot of really fun puzzle caches in the Kirkmond (Kirkland/Redmond) area. The puzzles are a delight, moderately challenging, yet eminently approachable (for example) without needing heavy domain-specific knowledge, psychic abilities or cranial-concrete stress testing. Check them out.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:34:45 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=354 Old GPSr- uses? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=353 Then I saw that some people are still using them and even selling them on Ebay.

Ours isn't new and we don't have the box, but it works and if I look I can likely come up with the cable it came with. We'll never use it again but maybe someone could use a free GPSr, even an antique one.

Anyone know of someone who could use it? Scout troop? Educational project? Other?]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:26:42 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=353 Best Caching Areas in Seattle Area? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=350 Planning trip to Seattle, with 2-3 free days for caching. Where are some fun caching areas (outside of downtown) for a visitor, accessible via public transportation from downtown, that have high concentrations of caches? Thanks in advance for any and all ideas! Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:59:35 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=350 Cache Recommendations http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=345
What we need from you is a list of caches you would recommend to a visitor. Great views, awesome camo, significant location, best hikes, you get the idea. Send us an email and include the region of the state the cache(s) is in, based on the WSGA chapter if known, the city if it is urban, and a short description of why. The intent is to show off the state, but also provide some variety for each area. No guarantee that all the caches suggested will be added to the list.

Please title the email 'Cache Recommendations region', where region would be the area the cache(s) are located and send them to wsga.cache.recommendations@gmail.com.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:37:59 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=345 WSGA Board Meeting Minutes Archives http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=319
]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:18:03 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=319 One Hectocache http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=312
But what I'd really like at the moment is to hear about your favorite caches so I can choose a really awesome one for find number 100. So far, I haven't done any that are tougher than 3.5, but that's something I plan to remedy before the weather gets too nice and all the leaves come flooding back.

So, please, veterans! Tell me about some cool caches you've done that are fit for a nice first milestone like this. :)]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:03:07 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=312 Sorry for your loss http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=304 Sorry to hear the loss of SeabeckTribe. My condolences go to her family and friends. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:32:55 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=304 Get In The Game! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=287
CPCBSA Treasures of Scouting

The true treasures of Scouting are the values that we teach our youth, helping them grow with character and integrity. Through the Treasures of Scouting series of public caches, we’ll highlight Scouting values while getting Scouts and non-Scouts alike excited about the programs we offer.

Give kids a palm-size computer, tell them to hunt for hidden treasure, and watch them go! That’s just what we do through geocaching, a high-tech scavenger hunt that’s already adding excitement to outdoor Scouting programs nationwide.

The premise of the game is simple: Players hide and seek containers—called “caches” or “geocaches”—outdoors using GPS navigation devices. Then, they go online to Geocaching.com to report what they’ve found and give clues to others that might want to seek what they just hid.

Geocaching can be much more than a fun unit activity, though. As part of our 100th Anniversary Celebration, we’re using geocaching to get at a goal that’s important to every Scouter: membership recruitment and retention. Through the Get in the Game! program, Scouts and non-Scouts alike will be invited to join the adventure. In addition to inviting them to participate in events, we’ll also reach out to kids that are actively involved with geocaching, but not Scouting.

“Kids today are captivated by technology,” said Mary Stevens, Advisor of Crew 84 in San Rafael, Calif. and Get in the Game! Volunteer Lead. “This is a great way to introduce them to how much fun Scouting can be, and on their terms.”

On top of introducing youth to Scouting, Get in the Game! teaches lessons that parents will appreciate. Lessons like leadership, problem solving, cooperation, teamwork, respect for nature, and— in true Scouting form—orienteering.

“We haven’t replaced the map and compass, but GPS is a great addition,” Scout Executive Matt Devore said. “We’re celebrating 100 years of Scouting in America by showing we’re just as exciting, action-oriented, and relevant for today’s kids as we were when our journey began.”

This program is also a great way to find and reconnect with Scouting alumni who are active in the sport. One Scouting alumnus that found a cache wrote in the logbook, “Wow. Didn't know the BSA is getting into geocaching. Makes me wish I had contact with a troop or pack again.”

Caches are being hidden from Salem to Longview. And everyone (Scout or not) is invited to seek them out. Go to www.geocaching.com , and type in “CPCBSA Treasures of Scouting” . to find out where they’re stashed. But, don’t venture out empty-handed. Geocaching etiquette states you can take a prize from a cache, but only if you leave another in its place. For our 100th Anniversary Celebration, we’re tapping into the fun and excitement of geocaching to impact important council goals like membership and volunteer recruitment. What better way is there to get kids to join Scouting than to show just how much fun it can be? Through Get in the Game! geocaching events, Scouts and non-Scouts alike will participate in fast-paced, high-tech treasure hunts. This is a great way to share Scouting skills—and outdoor adventure—with a generation captivated by technology. It also provides a great way to share the excitement of the 100th Anniversary Celebration while highlighting core Scouting values.


The geocaching authorities at Groundspeak, creators of Geocaching.com, have partnered with the BSA to take Get in the Game! to a new level. The standard membership is free and easy to join. Having a free membership allows you to search for caches in your area and allows you to log your finds on the website for each cache. Remember to create your free account at www.geocaching.com and search for “CPCBSA Treasures of Scouting” . Then head out and have fun finding our caches.]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:16:18 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=287 Where to buy ammo boxes? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=278 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:51:02 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=278 Ape cache interest for Nov 16th? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=276
I will be in Portland mid of November and being so close to the Ape cache I am of course tempted to try it. The almost only choice I have in terms of time would be Nov 16th - a Monday. Given the time of year and the fun it generally adds to do things together: Is there anyone out near the route Portland -> Ape cache who would like to join me or who even has his/her own car (better than a rental) to use for this? Of course I would pay the expenses in that case... It would be so much better to do this cache not alone...

kfl
]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:01:29 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=276 <![CDATA[Multi & Puzzle Caches w/Coord Checks]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=269
Whats your thoughts??????]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:33:19 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=269 Caches found that clearly are in the wrong spot http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=264 I just recently found a cache that was out in the open, not hidden well, and did not match its exact location per the cache page. In this instance, the cache appeared to have slid down a ravine thus in plain sight possibly by an animal or the previous finding not putting back properly. I suppose it could have been muggled as well, though the entire contents of the cahed appeared to be in proper order. Anyway, I had a bit of a dilema on my hands. I could A) put it back where I found it which most certainly the cache would have slid further down a steep ravine and out of sight and reach OR B put it somewhere close to where the cache description and coords placed it. I decided with plan B on this. I did not want the cache to slide down the ravine. I ended up contacting the CO on this to advise him as to what happened and what I did to resolve the manner. Is there a protocol on this scenario? Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:25:51 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=264 The fundemental object of Geocaching http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=252
If you look at what would be a fundamentally pure Geocache it would be a box, a logbook, and a set of coordinates only. That's it. No hint. No directions on how to get there. Just a set of coordinates. You seek the box with the technology of the Global Positioning System. That's the whole of it.

The joy of it is using the technology to find an object at the coordinate, and more importantly, the journey there, and the adventures that brings.

Do we disappoint ourselves by expecting too much assistance in our game and always demanding guaranteed success?

Are we missing the point of the challenge, the journey there, and the rewards that are inherent unguaranteed success.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:53:48 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=252 <![CDATA[GPSrs - Whatcha Carryin' and Why?]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=228 I just recently moved up the "Garmin Food Chain" and grabbed me a GPSmap 60CSX. I mainly got it because I wanted something a little beefier than my Garmin eTrax Venture HC which had limited storage capacity without the capability of expansion of its memory. This little guy is on ebay currently if anyone is interested. Anyway, I picked the GPAmap 60CSX up at an awesome price also on Ebay. I got this unit primarily due to a comment I believe Prying Pandora made on a cache log calling it a "real GPSr". biggrin.gif We obviously know what camp she has her tent in when it comes to which brand and model of GPSr to use!

But I am curious as to what brands and models of GPSr are being used in our sport. For me, I am with Prying Pandora on Garmin. I have three including my Nuvi 250W which is strictly used in the car (dont want to drop that in a puddle!). My question to the WSGA body is what GPSr do you use and why?

Thanks cool.gif
]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:10:39 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=228 Critters and Ticks http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=218
What critters and or ticks should we be worried about between Seattle and Porland.

How bad are the ticks and what do you suggest or recommend to keep them off you?

Binrat]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:48:08 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=218 Geocache Search Options http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=207 I have another rant I want to air with the caching body.

What do you folks think about the current search engine the geocaching website currently has? Heres my gripe.

Lets say you are in, oh hell, how about Cocoa Beach, Florida visiting long lost relatives and doing a little caching. The way the groundspeak current has the website set up, you hop on your own webpage, the coords land you at your home which is some 3000 miles northwest of Cocoa Beach, FL. The only options to search for caches are by zip code, address, state and country as well as coords. All of which would be quite hard to punch up when searching on say ones I-Phone. Now, it would be a lot easier if you could search by city and state as it would narrow you search to your general location. The way I see it, most people know where they are, even while on vacation or out of town. However, most people DO NOT know the zip code of where they are while out of town or on vacation.

What do you all think? ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 19:02:35 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=207 Cache Saturation/Placement http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=205
I'm hoping I can get some good ideas and thoughts from you all. A bit of history: my partner and I are new to caching. We decided at the beginning that we'd wait until we had at least 100 finds under our belt before placing a cache. It just made sense to us to have an idea of what was out there before we tried hiding.

We've reached the point where we want to place a cache. We cammo'd an ammo box beautifully, got the swag, and picked a place. And of course, ran smack into the distance rule despite good efforts not to be too close to other caches.

The reviewer had a couple of suggestions, and last night we did an extensive canvassing of the site and found a spot. Then came the verdict- now it was too close to a multi-stage cache's endpoint. But the reviewer didn't tell me which one (I asked) or how far off it was.

So now what? Do I abandon the site and search for another? How should I try to work around endpoint of multi's I haven't done? Am I asking stupid questions? tongue.gif I just want to abide by the rules but have some hiding fun, too.

FWIW, the reviewer was great and I've no complaints about him/her and the rule. I guess I'm looking for experiences from others and perhaps some advice. It seems my desire to have a cache close by for easy maintenance may not be possible in such a cache-rich area. Thanks for reading.]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 11:50:10 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=205 Need some volunteers for a geo-demo at Whidbey NAS http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=203
"I'm writing you to ask for a bit of help. The Crouchcrew recommended I contact you since they will be out of town and unable to help me.

I am the Outdoor Program Manager here at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. June 26-28 we are holding our third annual Great American Backyard Campout. We hold this event to give Mom's a chance to go camping with the kids while Dad is deployed.

It's a great event! Geocaching and basic GPS use have been included, and extremely successful the past years. However, Joe's Sports, who conducted the sesions in the past has now gone out of business.

The GPS & Geocaching takes place on Saturday the 27th. I would like to see if there are a couple cachers in the Island, Skagit or Whatcom county area that might be able to assist me.

I have six GPS' in my inventory here at the base, they are Garmin Etrex Vista's and GPS Map60's
I help as much as I can, but as event organizer I'm stretched pretty thin at times!

I would love to chat about it and share past successes and talk about options or maybe other ideas that you may, or groups you know of that can help us make this a success!

If anyone you know would like to help, I would simply need to request base access for them for the day.

I look forward to your reply.

Here's my work info to contact me at:

Dave Myers
Outdoor Program Manager
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

(360) 257-0853

dave.myers@navy.mil]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 11:16:39 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=203 I Need a 4th volunteer for a Boy Scouting Event in Kirkland http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=200
The following are the best entry and parking coordinates taken yesterday evening when Albert&Friends and I paid a visit to check out the church grounds. The entrance to the exhibit room is located on the southwest side of the building.

N 47 40.413
W 122 10.268

I will ask Bruce Salmon (BS coordinator) for a little extra table space to display some examples of homemade cache containers that might draw some interest. We will have extra Garmin GPS's and PDAs. We have plenty of handouts. Albert&Friends has a hands-on demonstation planned.

I'm looking for a 4th person to help out. If a likely prospect can be found by Monday evening, I'd be very appreciative.

Thanks

frisbee'r (Dan)]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 10:39:44 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=200 Must Do Caches http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=195
My question is this, can anyone suggest any other "Must Do" caches in the area. I am not sure of the exact schedule but our trip will be from June 17th to June 24th.

We start in Kelowna and head to Seattle and then down to Portland and back up to Seattle and on up to Kelowna.

I am sure you can suggest some amazing caches with either great views or amazing containers.

Binrat]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:27:23 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=195 Most Found in Washington State http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=194
I'm active in the New York Metro geocaching community and just for kicks have started working on a bookmark list of the caches with the most finds in each state. (I'm restricting myself to caches with a physical container - no virtuals, locationless, etc.) I've been doing much of the research by hand, but I thought that if anyone would know where my research efforts have failed it would be active local cachers in different communities.

So I'm here because I do suspect that I may have whiffed for the state of Washington. The best I've been able to come up with so far is Tukwila Pond (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b3f1bf4c-3150-4e76-b48c-34c938ce0df7) at 807 finds, followed closely by Under the Needle (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7abb7536-8523-4d8b-a3bc-59b7ae2c48c8) at 794.

Does anyone know if I can do better?

Thanks very much,
addisonbr

(And feel free to visit - you can find us at http://metrogc.org/forum/. We're still a work in progress!)]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:20:39 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=194 <![CDATA[Need to rent or borrow 10 GPSr's for a weekend]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=193 Does anybody know where I can rent or borrow 10 GPSr's for the weekend?

Thanks,
-Rod Gowdy]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:02:39 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=193 Tiffany Park Area. Has anyone else found bullets in a cache? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=186

I found some red plastic tipped bullets in a couple of caches in the Renton (Tiffany Park) area today. They appear to be .22 caliber (guessing) brass cartridge with a copper bullet that has a red plastic tip. There appears to be an "H" stamped in the bottom of the cartridge. I found a picture that looks like the slug. They almost look like toys, but according to a friend they are real.

Any ideas on what I should do with them? I notified the cache owners, and I sent an email to the person(s) that found the cache just before I did to see if they were already there. I just heard back from them and as of 8:30 am there were not any bullets in either of the caches. I found them about 3:45 this afternoon.

The thing that really bothers me are one of the caches was designed for kids.

So a heads up for everyone, it appears that someone is leaving bullets in caches. If you know of anyone who has a cache in the Tiffany Park area of Renton, you may want to warn them and have them check there caches.

Terrible Ts

EDIT: Updated the picture link.]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:42:37 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=186 Caches along a route http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=184
1. Set up your route in Google Maps. I love being able to pick up an intermediate point and watch it try to reroute - it's very useful. For example, I'm going biking in Pendleton next month. On the drive up, Yakima Valley is a *gorgeous* alternative to part of I-82... and has some geocaches. I just add an intermediate point south of Thrall and.. badda bing!

2. Once your routing is set up to your satisfaction, click on "link" and a little box will pop up with an URL that only robots could love.


3. Copy this whole line. Open up a new tab and paste what you copied into your browser's address bar. Before hitting return, append: &output=kml


4. Hit return. If you're using Firefox, it'll ask you if you want to save it or launch Google Earth.


Now at this point, you might think you can just upload this file to Geocaching.com's "Caches along a route" feature. Unfortunately, when I tried this, I get ... nothing. (But really, the user interface is so confoundingly bad, I wasn't surprised. Sigh.) Only after I'd read the file into Google Earth and written it right back out using File -> Save As would geocaching.com accept it.


]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:12:02 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=184 HOTM 2009 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=183
HOTM for April is planned for Sunday, the 26th. Plan on leaving the trailhead at 9AM. This is a planned 9.8 mile roundtrip hike. The optional 6th cache will increase the roundtrip to 10.1 miles. Three alternate routes are mapped for those not able to handle the 10 mile hike. Please let me know if you’re coming and how many to expect.

Cache bookmark, maps and other hike details are located here: http://www.totemlake.org/20090426.htm

Questions asked will be accumulated and posted with answers at the website.]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:11:55 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=183 Rule Change at Geocaching.com http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=182 MissJenn made a post yesterday that some people should know about.]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:19:26 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=182 Are there backup plans for the campout? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=174 this article that basically says the park may be closed due to budget cuts.

Any one developing a backup plan... I have bolt cutters ohmy.gif

EDIT I hate how links are not underlined in this forum. CLICK THIS ENTIRE LINE FOR THE LINK]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:59:37 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=174 Cache Ideas for my 1000th http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=172
We are looking for caches around the Ellensburg area. Thanks for any help or ideas.

mootpoint]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:16:16 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=172 National Geographic needs your help! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=122
... National Geographic has plans to develop a geotourism map guide for the Central Cascades. The idea is to map 150 places to visit and sights to see in the region -- bounded by Mount Rainier to the north, Crater Lake to the south, Interstate 5 to the west and US 97 to the east.

"We want to celebrate what makes your place special, what makes it stand out," said Jim Dion, associate director for the magazine's Center for Sustainable Destinations. And National Geographic wants help picking those 150 places.

Now through March 29, the public can nominate -- online -- people, places and things to do in the Central Cascades. From those nominations, Dion and others will cull the list to the best representations of nature, culture, and social elements of the region.

Just as important as place nominations will be personal interviews. Dion said they want to talk to people who will describe the flavor of the region. "We're looking for people like a real good fishing guide, an art gallery owner or interpretive ranger," he said. "It's how we can communicate a sense of place through people's own eyes."

Nominations may be made through March 29 at The Central Cascades]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:52:00 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=122 New bill may require all to wear Hunter Orange while in the woods http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=116
Introduced by Rep. Brian Blake, (D-Aberdeen) (D) on January 14, 2009, requires that persons visiting any recreation area during hunting season wear hiker orange clothing and that signs must be posted on all public trailheads during authorized big game hunting seasons. "Hiker orange clothing" is defined as a minimum of four hundred square inches of fluorescent orange exterior clothing worn above the waist and visible from all sides.

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I have missed feelings on this one. Anyone else? I should note that there is almost ALWAYS some hunting season open, so I'm not sure this would apply only during the Sept/Oct/Nov Deer and Elk seasons.]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:42:38 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=116 Cacher Etiquette Question http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=113
1) mark the cache as "needs maintenance?"
or
2) replace the wet log with a dry one, remove the old one (so the new doesn't absorb the old's wetness) and offer to send it to the cache owner.

Obviously, the intent of #2 is to help the cache owner out since you're already there, but I'm not sure if that's too helpful...]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:27:11 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=113 iPhone http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=112 ]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:14:47 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=112 WSGA Website Puzzle Cache http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=108 puzzle cache that requires you to explore the WSGA website? Here is something you will need to get the coordinates: S = 0]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:13:28 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=108 GPSr http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=81 So far we just have a car unit that we take out of the car to go find the cache's, but really want to get a hand held.
Bring on the suggestions...]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:27:08 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=81 Naming that Cache http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=80 My question to the geonation is where do you come up with the name for your cache?
Obvious answers are where it is, but anybody have anything clever to add here?
Enquiring minds want to know...]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:16:37 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=80 Learn something new lately? http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=74 I've been around awhile but I'm always learning something new and not afraid to admit it. Maybe you already knew it, maybe you didn't. Here's a place to pass those tidbits along or ask for solutions.

The other day I finally learned of a way to bring those custom POI's to the forefront, to where they are not being buried by those factory POI's on the map screen. On your map menu change the "map points" from "auto" to "500 miles". This will show your custom POI's all the time. Then change your map detail from "normal" to "least". The factory guys disappear unless zoomed in and the custom POI's remain prominent. Give it a try. smile.gif]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:57:14 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=74 Geocaching Help http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20
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Hello. I'm a cacher from Kansas. I'm thinking about doing a lecture to teach geocaching to land surveyors in Tacoma in early March. Thought I'd touch base with a cacher in Washington before I went. Who would be a good person to send more emails to?

Thanks,
geocacher cantuland

User's Profile:
http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=73...11-635a0cb5b931


Does anyone want to...or know someone who would like to...volunteer?]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:05:58 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20