Congratulations to
Team GreenWoodTurner, who is about to find their 2000th
cache! I first made their acquaintance when they invited me to join
them in pursuit of the fabled
Ten Star Turtle. They are wonderful people, and I am proud to
honor them with this cache.
As you may have already guessed, the cache is NOT hidden at the
published coordinates. Those represent the parking area from which
to begin your trek. Read on to determine the actual cache
location.
The following are some of the highlights of Team
GreenWoodTurner's caching career. (Naturally I am a bit biased,
which is why I have included a number of my own caches in this
list.)
* Perfect
Spot for a Traditional Cache (GC1Q9BB)
* Roaring
River Hideaway (GC1447Y) (I was with them on this
trip)
* As
Easy As Pi #2 (GC1NNY5) (one of mine)
* Wolf
Rock Challenge (GCGJQM) (I wish I could have come along
for this one!)
* State
of Confusion and Secret
Actors Guild (GC1MVFZ and GC1N548) (two more of
mine)
* Crack
Skills 5 / 5 (GCWZMC)
* McDonald
Forest Multi #2 (GC1MVP0) (another one of
mine)
Team GreenWoodTurner has also hidden some of my favorite
caches:
* Are
You Musically Challenged? (GC1K02P) (my first
FTF!)
* The
Bermuda Triangle (GC1NVKT)
* I
Really Otter Be Doing Other Things... (GC1KT01)
* Please
talk nicely ... thanks! (GC1NMQE)
* Spectacular
Structures (GC1QB1Z)
* Morris
The Cat (GC1FQEW)
VERY IMPORTANT: Before checking your coordinates at
Geochecker.com, apply an offset of -0.211 to the
longitude (West).
You are looking for a plastic Lock-and-Lock container. There is
room for SMALL trackables and trading items. After you have signed
the log, please replace it in the plastic bag, make sure that the
lid is tightly snapped shut, and hide the container exactly where
you found it. Natural camo is EXTREMELY important at this
location!
FTF prize is a geocaching lanyard. However, there is also a
special prize for Team GreenWoodTurner: a
Mary's Peak/McDonald Forest trail map, which I highly
recommend. Even if you find this cache before them, please leave
the map for them.
Although I did my best to ensure the accuracy of these
coordinates, you may experience some drift due to tree cover. Refer
to the hint if necessary. There is no need to take more than one
steps off the trail to retrieve the container. NO BUSHWHACKING
IS REQUIRED!
*** IMPORTANT *** This cache has been placed with the express
permission of the McDonald Forest Recreation Manager. This area is
open from dawn to dusk. This hike involves a bit of elevation
gain... not painfully strenuous, but definitely not flat. Sections
of the trail may be muddy during winter and spring, so I recommend
sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Please refer to the parking waypoint
for the best spot to begin your trek. There are trail maps at the
kiosk next to the parking area. Walk up the hill to the Forestry
Club Cabin, then take the Section 36 Trail.
Special thanks to
Trivial Pursuits for graciously allowing me to propagate this
puzzle concept.
Congratulations to rtmyss and sprite4 for
being FTF!