Mug Tree Traditional Cache
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Now you don’t see that everyday
Some people are willing to go out on a limb for an unusual mug
shot. They head up Illinois 49 to a spot 15 miles northeast of
Newton and just south of the burg of Yale (population 100, give or
take). Awaiting them is the grandmother of all mug trees. The
Fischer’s started their mug tree July 4, 2003. It now holding more
than 50 china and plastic mugs, it’s an actual oak tree ascending
some 60 feet and measuring 14 feet around. The muggy oak stands for
something wholesome and refreshing. A spontaneous gesture of
amusing goodwill designed to bring a smile to the faces of passing
strangers who are tempted, if only for a moment, to branch out of
their daily cares and drink deeply from the cup of whimsy. There is
an actual cache located on the tree. The cache is a small
container, but has room for little trading items. It also contains
its own logbook. When you visit, feel free to bring along a mug of
your own and place it on the tree. Also, the tree has a logbook of
its own, so feel free to sign it also. Make sure you find the cache
and sign that logbook also. Don’t be surprised if The Fischer’s
come and visit with you while you are here. They were really
excited about geocaching.
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