It was becoming dark and the moon merely a sliver,
The ocean roared in my ears and the sea breezes made me shiver.
Sea sirens barked raucous calls, beckoned from offshore,
We stood on the cliffs edge pondering maritime lore.
We hid a cache filled with spooks, pumpkins and ghouls,
Hoping that others would replace them with their own precious jewels/tools...
Okay, so I am a lousy poet. But this is a pretty ghoulish cache. From the areas available to park (N 41 degrees, 46.603 W 124 degree, 14.931 is where we parked), head toward the loud calling of the sea lions, due south from the Point St. George 'official' parking area. There are a few areas in which to park, but two are very close to the road so be careful.
UPDATE 02/29/04: Took this home for a few days to dry, clean and restock it (this was done previously on 7/10/02). After reading the logbook, a few things are obvious: It has been found numerous times by mundanes and hasn't been stolen, but it was depleted by inconsiderate cachers who exchange nice items for things like the dry cleaning receipt from their pocket dregs. Not cool. One mundane child found it, took it home and his mother read the geocaching letter and took it back, to be found the following day by a geocacher. Pretty cool. PLEASE - put the lid on tight at the end of your visit and if you have nothing to leave, take nothing! Thanks. -RedwoodRed
Some area history, since on clear days you can easily see Pt. St. George Reef lighthouse:
St. George's Reef lighthouse went into service on October 20th, 1892. Its light measured 104 feet above sea level, and was one of the most expensive lighthouses ever built, due to its difficult location. Constructed six miles offshore, and designed to protect ships from the rocks and reefs of Point S. George in Northern California, it took ten long years to build. The lighthouse was first conceived in 1865 when the Sidewheeler U.S.S.Brother Jonathan went down on the reefs, and tragically 200 people perished. It was 17 years before a survey of the rock was done and not until 1887 was funding granted by Congress. The square tower was constructed of granite stones, the smallest of which weighed 5,000pounds, and the largest 34,000 pounds. Its construction was considered an engineering marvel.
Trick or Treat and happy geocaching!