Welcome
to the RCGDS Mile!!
The local Geocaching group has adopted this mile stretch
of the American River Parkway and we hope that you enjoy your
stay. The water is
cool, the summers are hot and the bike trail is a
buzzing!!
This cache serves a few functions. First and foremost it is a
traditional Geocache open to anyone to find and
log. But if you
want to participate as you cache read on…. You DO NOT need to be a RCGDS member, or even a cacher, to
participate!!
Remember, Practice "Cache In Trash Out"
While out geocaching, bring a bag with you to
pick up trash along the way.
Visit the Cache In Trash Out page to learn more about
CITO.
CITO Logo use granted
3/28/08 by Groundspeak BTG-708616
Below is information regarding the group’s
stewardship of Mile 22S of the American River Parkway . It is our responsibility to put in
a minimum of 20 hours per quarter maintaining this stretch of the
parkway.(Collectively)
Our main function will be litter collection but could also include
invasive plant removal or other coordinated maintenance
projects. This cache
will serve as a supply and information point for the
cachers/volunteers wishing to participate in keeping our mile
pristine. Inside you
will find supplies, forms and instructions for submitting your
efforts for credit.
How to participate, it’s
simple!!
Standard Parkway
Warnings – Be aware of Poison Oak, Snakes, Ticks
and other regular outdoor hazards. Use the appropriate common sense
when out caching along the river.
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Step 1 - Grab a trash bag and a Waiver from the
cache or bring one from home and pick up trash while out enjoying
this stretch of the river.
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Step 2 – Drop whatever you have collected at
any of the trash receptacles along the bike trail or in any of the
parking lots.
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Step 3 – Log your hours with me, SNSpencer
(Jef Spencer). See below for how.
That’s it!!
How to submit your
hours.
This is a simple process as well. Jef Spencer, better known as
SNSpencer will facilitate the recording and submission of hours
worked to the American River Parkway Foundation.
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Step 1 – You only need to do this once per
calendar year. Inside
this cache you will find ARPF waivers of Liability. Simply complete the form and send
it to me (Jef Spencer) using one of the envelopes inside the
cache. Or scan and
email it to SNSpencer@yahoo.com. (You can
download this form as well, see the download section)
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Step 2 – Complete the “Hours
Submission” online form, it’s quick and simple!!
Click Here to Submit
Hours
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Step 3 – Repeat the process for each person
in your group who helped.
Done, your hours have now been recorded! Remember, you can do this whenever
you are out exploring the RCGDS mile!!
Boundaries for the RCGDS Mile: Our mile extends from Hazel Avenue
west to about N38 37.926 W121 13.966, just past the west parking
lot. We cover the SOUTH
side of the river in the area extending behind the fish hatchery,
river front to the housing fences.
PARKING can be found in a few places within
the RCGDS mile. NOT ALL
ARE FREE so please take note of where you park and have the
appropriate county parks annual pass or pay the day use
fees.
Nimbus Hatchery – Usually fills up fast but you
might get lucky. N38
38.000 W121 12.440
(Day use fees or Annual Pass Access)
East Parking Lot – N38.37.930 W121 13.456
Middle Parking Lots – N38 37.911 W121 14.138
–OR- N38 37.912 W121 13.708
West Parking Lot – N38 37.895 W121 14.112
Download Section:
Disclaimer: As the cache owner, I represent
that this file is safe to download although the file has not been
checked by Groundspeak or by the Geocache Reviewer for possible
malicious content. As a
result, you are downloading this file at your own
risk.
You only need this if you have not completed and
submitted a waiver for the current calendar year. All information gathered will be
forwarded to the Foundation for their records. I will not use this information
for any purpose other than administering the RCGDS mile.
ARPF Waiver of Liability Form
ARPF Youth Waiver From (For under
18)
Print, complete and mail this form to:
Jef Spencer
RCGDS/ARPF Volunteer Coordinator
5831 Revelstok Drive
Sacramento , CA 95842
Thanks again for your participation and I hope to see you
on the trails!!