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@Team Honeybunnies wrote:

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@Team Black-Cat wrote:

Geocaching is way too much fun to take seriously.

AMEN!

Hey, I take exception to that! 😆

I thought you might! 😉

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@Team Black-Cat wrote:

Geocaching is way too much fun to take seriously.

AMEN!

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@tyedyeskyguy wrote:

@Mathman wrote:

Why do some feel the need to hate????

Because, unfortunately, that’s the nature of the beast.

Ummmm…

I didn’t write that. That wasn’t my quote.

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@Team Deejay wrote:

As far as logs go, Groundspeak policy requires that cache owners police the logs of their caches. Primarily this refers to making sure found logs are legitimate,

So does that mean if a cacher, and we know a few, doesn’t sign the log, the log should be deleted because it can’t be proven that it was found? Also for those who forgot a pen in their car after a 1/2 mile or longer hike and didn’t sign the log?

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One of my all-time favorites in this area is..

Saddleview Knob

Granted this is a longer hike than 1/4 mile and will probably take you an hour give or take 15 minutes. However, the view is fantastic and the cache is set up very well. It may take away from retrieving other caches but when you are done, you will say, “WOW!”

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@Lostby7 wrote:

Whether the Wisconsin approvers are members of the WGA or not is no more relevant than if they belong to a chess club.

You mean there is a WGA chess club!!! ?????

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Geocaching.com no longer allows you to change your name. The only way around it is to log in with a new name and a new account. You can then re-log your old caches under your new name. In “extreme” cases Geo. Com will allow a name change but it will be hard to convince them. As for your name, I think it is a good caching name.

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I personally like to look for and hide a varying type of cache. Variety is good.

I just did some maintenance on several caches today. Some trade items I found were a beer bottle cap, and a used baby pacifier! I have in the past thrown out an empty miniature vodka bottle, ripped up golf balls and broken toys. In my opinion it is nice to trade evenly but sometimes if cachers are with their kids and they want something I would prefer they just take an item even if they don’t leave something. That’s right! Take an item and don’t worry about leaving something. It is better than the container turning into a “Geo-Trash” container. I will eventually get around to adding to the cache.

My daughter (Cutie Pi) placed a “Harry Potter” cache with some very nice Harry Potter items in it. Those items have since disappeared and the cache is fairly empty. She will be placing more items in it soon because she likes to have visitors to “her Cache.” I can remember some of the first caches that I found. They had a lot of swag in them and I admit it was fun to look through all of the items. I am sure it is fun for adults and kids alike.

As for micros… they too have their place. I try not to use them but for stages in a multi-cache or where it isn’t feasible to have a larger cache, I will place a micro. One of my multis was muggled and is close to a play area (now) by some kids. I had to replace the final with a micro but I then added additional information to find the final because the intent was NOT to make the hide difficult. I stated where and how high off of the ground where the cache was hidden.

I have also hidden several smaller caches considered micros but with a higher dificulty level because they are not park and grabs. Again… these are designated as being more difficult by using the rating system. Either way micros do have their place in caching and will undoubtedly continue to do so. There is a large variety to search for and that is what is great about this sport. Happy caching and remember to have fun!

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I did a local search which included my found caches. HOLY COW! There are a lot of caches here! I forgot to tell you about the “Frost Forest Series.” That was a well put together cache series too and fun to do.

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@Lostby7 wrote:

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@Lostby7 wrote:

These sound great. I will plan to hit most or all of them when I visit.
THANKS.

Let us know when you do decide to come…maybe we can plan a ticker-tape parade for you. 😉

Awe come on I’m only famous in my own (swelled) mind…

If my kids stay back at camp for some of the finds, look for flashlights around 4:30 am…that’s me.

Are you camping on the Mountain?

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@Lostby7 wrote:

These sound great. I will plan to hit most or all of them when I visit.
THANKS.

Let us know when you do decide to come…maybe we can plan a ticker-tape parade for you. 😉

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@Lostby7 wrote:

Unique hides, great views; places that make me want to bring out the camera and snap a shot or two. I plan to bring my kids as well (10 and 12) so nothing too dangerous or with such a long walk where they will tire or get board (nothing further than .50 miles from the parking area…unless the cache is truly outstanding).

Personally I like my “Let’s Go Fishing” series in Bluegill Bay Park. It is a series of five caches and the trails are easy to walk for the kids. The kids can fish or catch frogs and it is a very nice park. As for good or unique hides, try “Look Up at Rib Mt. 1&2.”and “Pineapple.” If you are coming on HWY 29 I would also recommend some of my Moutain Bay Trail hides, such as “Where on the Mt. Bay is Sponge Bob?”

For a great view, try Rick’s “Spare Rib.” This will be a much longer walk and the terrain is not level. The view at the cache site however is outstanding. Some of the logs have posted pictures. You will need a State Park sticker to get this one though.

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@Lostby7 wrote:

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@Lostby7 wrote:

I’m planning a trip to Shawano in the next couple months. Can anyone recommend some really great caches within say 20 miles of Shawano (or up to 30 miles to the South)? I like rock and water features quite a bit and anything with a view is a good thing…

If you like rocks and Water, maybe you should alter your route to take you through the Wausau/ Rib Mountain area. 😀

I think you might be right about that…OK so what are the can’t miss caches near Rib Mountain…I’m gonna make a day trip there.

Are looking for nice trails and parks. difficult terrain, or….???

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