Why Do I Geocache? Remind Me!! Traditional Cache

This cache is not for everyone… 

Why do I Geocache?  Remind me!!

You may be making the same inquiry after going for this cache.  You WILL have to deal with a water crossing and you WILL be confronted by a hazard or two… or three… or four… or… you get the point.  Please be careful when seeking this cache. 

This cache is located on an island in the American River and is only accessible by water crossing.  Swimming is NOT RECOMMENDED from the east shore but is doable by raft.  Your best bet is to approach from the western shore.  Parking is available at the William B. Pond park access.  A parking fee is required unless you have the county season pass. 

Along your journey you could encounter any number of the following hazards:

• Ice Cold Rushing Water!!

• Slippery Rocks

• Stupid Underwater Weeds (Yuck!!)

• Poison Oak

• Stinging Nettles

• Ankle Breaking River Rocks

• Blackberry Bushes

• Wasps/Bees

• Mosquitoes

• Coyotes

• Beavers

• Snakes

• Ticks

• Biting Ants (Pretty much a given for this cache)

• I also think that a Chupacabra has been seen in the area!!

For the two hazards that you WILL run into you have a trade off.  (Cold water and the ants)

• An early AM attack will make the water seem that much colder but the ants will not be out.

• A hot afternoon approach when the cold water will feel good but the ants will be biting.

• You decide!!

And to answer the question that you will be asking yourself… Because it’s fun of course!!  What’s a good day of caching without those cuts, abrasions, bruises, bites, stings, scratches and rashes?

Remember, Practice "Cache In Trash Out"

While out geocaching, bring a bag with you to pick up trash along the way.

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