Took me a couple of weeks to get back out to Atoka for another lunchtime cache dash, but today was the day. The monsoon appears to be over and 52°F was the right temperature for me to go caching.
As I left the pavement and stepped onto the mushy ground, a red-tailed hawk swooped low over the meadow and into the woods -- headed straight toward the cache.
I took that as a good omen.
I found the cache quickly. The coordinates were as perfect as can be expected. The weight of the container was surprising. These things are usually 90% air, but this one is packed full.
I saw an atrocious item with a big orange T on it & figured that was the 'special' item in the cache. Then I saw a green item with XL on it. Hmmmmm... I've been needing one of these.
As I was signing the log, the hawk was nearby & making lots of noise. I couldn't see it up in the trees, but it was definitely close. When I stepped out of the woods, the hawk was circling overhead & calling out again.
I took the T-shirt.
Left a Pentium II Processor & fan
REX Electronic Rolodex
Portrait of George Washington
Ol' Bossey travel bug that needs to get to Wisconsin
I never saw a nature trail. You sure this is the right park?