The JOE cache series was started by altosaxplayer, a member of the Tri-Cities Geocachers. The name JOE means "Just Off Exit". The series was started as an Interstate 68 equivalent to the "Loop to Loop" and I-81 cache series that was started in Nashville TN by cgeek.
The JOE caches are placed no more than two tenths of a mile from the exit and the hint is a dead give away to the cache location. JOE caches are an easy way to pick up more cache finds while traveling.
This will be Number Eight of our Maryland JOE series.
When planning our trips we always struggle with which caches really will be quick grabs and which may end as disasters and getting lost in an unfamiliar city.
This cache is meant as a quick grab for those traveling through the area and a nice fast smiley for those that already live here. Copied from VWDave's caches in VA and scrubjsm
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You will locate this JOE just off the West Bound Exit 47 <- of I 68 on the North Side of the Interstate. Once exiting you will travel East on Md 144 “ The National Pike” of Maryland’s Scenic Byways
Maryland has designated 19 byways that encompass 2,487 miles of beautiful roads, which offer a taste of Maryland’s scenic beauty, history and culture. Take the roads less traveled including four entirely new byways featuring nationally significant themes: the Star-Spangled Banner, Antietam Campaign, Booth’s Escape and the Mason and Dixon byways.
Locating this cache from the East Bound Exit 46 <- will take you just a little further than the standard Joe series but only ½ mile from the Exit following Md 144 East and crossing over the Interstate to the North Side.
The cache you seek is a Cammo’d AMMO CAN hidden and secured in place just off the beaten path to provide cover for your search. Some stealth may be required but minimal at most times
A gravel parking area is provided very close to the cache location, just at the end of the Guardrails. Plenty of room to park and get the kids away from traffic.
Cache has been fully stocked with a stash note, log book, pen, swag and Tb’s to get this one started.
*** Congrats to Keebler Elves for the FTF Award and a STF goes to KG8GN by 30 seconds ***