As a relatively newby to geocaching and not yet a premium member I can also see the benifits to member only caches. BUT… does a member only cache protect from Muggles? I’m not so sure about that one. Most muggles most likely stumble across a cache by accident is my guess. Which means all of us should use more caution at approaching a cache site and not attempt one if there are folks looking or in the area.
As far as the rest areas are concerned, I think the answer you got was more political than anything. Think about it, you get an email from someone asking to place a container at a rest area. Your a goverment worker, your first thought is ” geez more work for me to do, picking up trash, etc” you answer “NO”.
