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The Giving Tree Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

Markwell: This cache has had a nice long life and has given me more joy as a cache owner than many other caches I've placed. However, I've been informed by my cache nannies that there have been problems of nasty buglars in the neighborhood. We agreed that we don't want stray cars of cache hunters to arouse suspicions of the local police. So we've decided to archive this cache and the companion cache: [url=http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=47112]Rocky Mountain High[/url].

Thanks to all who have found this. I've got another location suggested by my nannies for a new cache in the area when I'm down this summer.

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Hidden : 7/23/2001
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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Geocache Description:

One for the kiddies - an easy hike in undeveloped land on Signal Mountain.

With apologies to Joyce Kilmer...

I think that I shall never see
A cache as lovely as a tree

A cache whose open mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;

Caches are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

The name of this cache is The Giving Tree, from a favorite children's book by Shel Silverstein. This is definitely one for the kids, filled originally with mostly toys, and on an easy trail (compared to others in the area). Please bring toys to exchange and prepare yourself for ticks on steroids. Foliage is a little heavy, and I saw some mighty big scat on the trail. You should definitely take a Walking Stick. Parking Coordinates: N35.17408° W 085.34133°. Note that this is not the standard degree/descimal minutes format.
Added 12/23/2002: If you're planning on finding this cache, and want to be a little more adventurous, be sure to check out the nearby cache Rocky Mountain High, on the same trail, but further in.

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