ABOUT THIS SERIES…
Are you new to Geocaching and not sure how to get started or
what the heck you're even looking for? If so, then this series is
for you. Finding your first caches can be very exciting, but
frustrating if you find yourself confused by all the geocaching
lingo, container sizes, and hiding places... they really can be
anywhere! Fortunately for me, when I began caching, I had some
wonderful experienced geocachers who helped me along the way, so
this is my way of paying it forward to anyone just starting
out.
Hopefully, this series will help you find your first caches. I
have used several different kinds of containers, some camouflaged
in different ways. If you have trouble finding any of them, simply
read the hint provided. Usually the hints for finding caches are
cryptic, but in this case I will tell you exactly where the cache
is, so that you will experience success and become familiar with
several different hides. Each cache page will also include a cache
description, information about the type of hide, tips for
developing good caching habits, and a general caching tip.
NOTE: If you are an experienced geocacher and want to
grab these caches, by all means do so. But, reading the hint will
definitely be a spoiler, so beware! Please feel free to add a tip
for new cachers (not necessarily associated with this hide) when
you log your find.
W e L c O m E t O g E o
C a C h I n G
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CACHE DESCRIPTION:
This cache is a cammo-painted prescription bottle with a log
only inside it so bring your own pen (BYOP) to sign your geocaching
name on it. The cache size is "micro" because of its small size,
although there is a bit of room in this one for very small
tradeable items (swag) and these are sometimes classified as
"small".
ABOUT THIS HIDE:
Oh, the dreaded prescription bottle in an evergreen! Well, at
least I dread them! Evergreen trees and bushes are popular spots
for prescription bottle containers (and every other kind of
container for that matter!) and can be pretty tricky at times
because any cammo blends in so well and there are so many places to
tuck them in the branches. But, this should be a pretty simple one
to get you in the mood for them, and you might even walk away
without a scratch or prickle. Be on the lookout at this cache
location (ground zero or GZ) for non-caching people (muggles)
before you begin your search. If you have to wait until they pass
along, as always, please do so! The difficulty and terrain rating
(D/T) on this cache is a 1.5/1.5 because it is fairly easy to find
with minimum searching (difficulty) and is not wheelchair
accessible (terrain).
GOOD CACHING HABITS:
Be gentle when searching in evergreen trees and bushes. There is
no need to break branches or leave gaping holes in them because of
your search. Patience is a virtue!
CACHING TIP:
Carry a pair of garden or work gloves in your geo-bag to protect
your hands when searching in evergreen trees and bushes.