To commemorate the involvement of geocachers in an erosion control project on Eglin (Get Down and Dirty), the participating geocachers placed a cache. The camouflaged Lock-n-Lock® was placed near the location of 180 longleaf pines put in the ground at a former borrow pit by geocachers who care (okay, maybe some just wanted the icon, but at least they came out and really did get down and dirty). The placement of the cache was a collaborative effort with suggestions from participants on where to place it (and why), hints, and a gentle reminder to take coordinates of the hiding place.
The Companionable Tree Planters who planted longleaf seedlings and who were present at the placement of that original cache were:
BeachBumsX2
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fljhawk
FLYamahog
golfsenior
Imbibeicons
lostnconfused
powertool
rainsleetsnow
redneck rebels
Searchers L&J
shalimargeosearchers
thlhbrit
These cachers signed the log at cache placement. But that doesn't matter at all anymore, because during the writeup of the cache description, I discovered that the area of the erosion control project is CLOSED. Weeks later when I finally was able to attempt to retrieve the cache in order to move it to an open area, I discovered that a fire had gone through the area. Everything nearby was burnt to a crisp, including the original commemorative cache. Sigh...those Lock-n-Lock® containers are no match for a fire (see the attached photo of the remains). However, now that all means that any cacher who was present at the placement of the original, unpublished cache is now eligible for FTF of this cache which is now a sturdy ammo box. On nice, sunny days muggles may be present cooling off at nearby Turkey Gobbler Creek. Please be aware of this and re-hide the cache carefully.
The area of the erosion control project across the road (south side) is CLOSED. Please admire the results of our labor from the north side of the road.
***** Geocaching is covered under Eglin's General Outdoor Recreation Regulations (Section IV [R] on the 2010-2011 map). Please familiarize yourself with this information prior to geocaching on Eglin. *****
A current recreation permit is required for anyone 16 years of age or older geocaching on Eglin AFB. An annual recreation permit costs $12, while a 10-day fishing permit costs only $6 and covers additional recreational pursuits such as hiking and geocaching. Both passes are available in advance at:
Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office (Jackson Guard)
107 Hwy 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
850-882-4164/4165/4166
Jackson Guard hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
CLOSED Sundays and federal holidays