2nd Annual Earth Cache Day, Cumberland Gap Style Event Cache

Note! Geoaware is not sponsoring an official EarthCache Day for 2009, but that does not mean we still can't have a earthcache day in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. GSA has an annual earth science week yearly and this is what GSA encourages people who like geology and science to do.This is all supported by Cav Scout and cachers who like being outdoors and having fun just like last year.

If you don't like "WOW" factor, scenic, this is fun, type of earthcaches, then this event is not for you!

Flash! Flash! Flash! The start of the event will be at the Wilderness Camp ground. The pavillion will be located next to the Lewis Hollow Trail (trail to Skylight Cave). After the meet and greet, show and tale is over the groups will split up and head out to discover earthcache locations.

The Sand Cave group will leave out by vehicles, led by Cav Scout to the trail head and few miles down the road.

Look at the newly listed waypoint for the exit to the Camp ground.

Its that time of year again for the second annual 2009 Earth Cache Day in the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.

This years event will be held at the trail head to the Sand Caves and White Rocks geological formations. A pavillion will be available along with a bigger display of cool things I found while Earth Caching. There will be many topics to discuss this year.

* Show and tell. I have a box full of treasures from all over the world! All collected while Earth Caching!

* How to set up a EarthCache

* Question time

* Stories of adventure when geocaching.

* I will be able to answer about any question in regards to Earth Caches.

I'm giving away free Turtle Coprolite and Corelian Agates from Washington state to the first 20 attendees. (While supplies last!)

Hey Cav, when is the event gonna start? Start time is 0900 hours.

Cav Scout will take the Sand Cave hikers the Earth Caches high up on the ridge. Be prepared for a 9 mile round trip. We will go slow and easy. You will be guided to 4 Earth Caches.

Konnarock Kid has volunteered to be the tour guide for all the "drive up to" type of Earth Caches in the park. There are many to be found. This group will also get to do the Gap Cave tour at 2 pm. You will also drive to the nearby ECs that include the Pinnacle, Gap Cave, a Indian Mound, the White Rocks, a Meteorite Crater, and few others.

Name tapes will be provided this year to those who attend.

There will be geocoins and travel bugs to log and take away.

There will be a cook out after the hike to Sand Cave. The location will be at the camp ground where all the geocachers are camping. I will provide the hot dogs, hamburgers and charcoal. I am seeking volunteers to bring some covered dishes.

The Cumberland National Historic Park has been a big help in providing items to make this event a success. They also encourage Earth Caches in its park. So come one and come all! Let this be a meeting location for all those who love to hike and Earth Cache.