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 !
CACHE DESCRIPTION:
This cache is a silver pill fob (a tiny container used to store pills) 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 and it does not have room for tradeable items (swag).
ABOUT THIS HIDE:
Pill fobs are most commonly found hanging in the branches of trees or on fence posts but are sometimes tucked into small holes of branches or rocks. The difficulty and terrain rating (D/T) on this cache is a 1.5/1.5 because it is easy to find with minimum searching (difficulty) and is not wheelchair accessible (terrain).
GOOD CACHING HABITS:
Never stop your car in the middle of the road or block traffic to look for a cache. Use nearby pull-offs or the closest parking you can find for everyone's saftey.
CACHING TIP:
Using a fine-tip gel pen makes signing smaller logs much easier than pencils or ball point pens.