DO NOT LOOK FOR THIS CACHE ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 26, 2012.
This cache and some others that I own on Mackinac Island are going to be disabled on Oct. 22th and archived sometime after Oct. 29th.
On Oct. 26th I will be removing this cache and reusing the container to create a new cache. Normally I would just archive a cache and let the container remain for several weeks so anyone with old waypoints wouldn't look for a cache that has been removed. I can't do that with this cache as the existing container will be reused.
Logs will be allowed through Oct. 25th despite this cache being disabled. I'm posting a disable log to help warn geocachers that this cache will soon be gone.
You're not on M-185 any more. This cache is on Mackinac Island's high ground. You'll be typically 100' to 175' higher then M-185. The roads are paved with asphalt and trails are mostly dirt. Be careful while on the dirt trails as rocks and roots can be a problem in some areas. A hybrid mountain bike could be a good choice. I have biked these trails many times and there is a small number of areas where I would get off and walk my bike. The ferry company's charge extra to have your bike transported. It's much cheaper then renting one. Walking the trails is also a good choice. The slow pace makes for more sight seeing chances.
You will be searching for a 6" x 6" x 8" Lock-N-Lock. Please re-hide as found or better. Please trade fair or don't trade.
I highly recommend picking up an "Mackinac Island Map" from the information booth across the street from the Arnold docks. If the maps are not in the holders on the front of the building, look on the sides of the building. For your convenience and planning, you can view or print the PDF file for the Mackinac Island Map. The one available at the information booth is printed on a glossy paper and holds up fairly well when repeatedly tucked in and out of a pocket or caching bag.
Also for your convenience I have created some non-geocache waypoints. They are for:
| MIMAPS |
Mackinac Island Maps |
| MITOWN |
In town bathrooms and drinking fountain |
| MISEDRINK |
Southeast Water Fountain |
| MIBRITISHLANDG |
Bathrooms, drinking fountain and snack bar |
| MIUPARCHROCK |
Bathrooms and drinking fountain |
These waypoints can be download as a zipped GPX file here. If I would put these as child waypoints on each cache you would end up with many child waypoints with the same coords but different names. If I put them on a couple a cache pages then you may not download those caches. I would love to hear how this works out for you or if you have any suggestions.
