This is a redux of The Guardian, GCHR22, a cache by
Wild_Thornberrys originally hidden on 02/22/2004. It was archived,
but the original container is in place and in good shape.
This is a great cache, now revived.
This cache is located on the Eglin
AFB reservation.
You must call the
Jackson Guard to confirm that the
area
around the cache is open for civilian access
before entry.
Do not enter the reservation
without
a valid permit in your
possession!
Hunters, and military personal
conducting maneuvers, including live fire, may be in
this area. There is lots of wild life including bears,
alligators and poisonous snakes. Jumping sturgeon can cause serious
injury. Ticks, fleas, chiggers, mosquitoes, spiders, flies, etc.
etc. etc., are common so DEET is a big help. Spider webs cross
nearly every path, and the spiders grow to arachniphobia size and
are probably the most common hazard after the thorns, sticker
bushes, poison oak, ivy and sumac, sticks, stones, fallen trees,
mudholes and quicksand. The area can be freezing and flooded
in the winter, blazing hot and muddy in the
summer. There are strong currents in the rivers and
creeks. It is possible exploded, exploding and unexploded
ordinance could be anywhere in the area so be aware of your
surroundings. Don’t touch anything that looks like
ordinance. Follow the instructions in the UXO handbook provided
with your permit if you spot anything that looks like
ordinance.
Text from the original cache
page:
"Now that you have your directions and permit, I will give you one
last bit of information. The Guardian is watching from above and is
protecting the souls of those lost when the object 500 feet north
of the given coordinates fell from the sky. Be sure to reseal the
cache tightly to keep it waterproof."
The roads to the
cache are often impassible with a 2WD drive
vehicle.
Exercise caution --
mudpuddles and soft sand can
trap your car
-- even a 4WD.
This could be
your 4WD -- BE CAREFUL!
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A permit granting you
legal access to the Eglin AFB Reservation is required to seek and
find ANY cache on Eglin AFB Reservation! You must have this
permit and it must be in your possession. The Jackson Guard
security personnel will check for permits in the field and there
are significant penalties for non-compliance. For $12
(currently) you get an outstanding map and a year-long Recreational
Permit. There are many recreational activities on the reservation
in addition to geocaching. The yearly permits are valid from Oct 1
thru Sept 30 each year. You can get your permit from the "Jackson
Guard" either in person or by mail (send a copy of your driver's
license and a check (amount subject to change, call
them)).
Address:
Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office
107 Hwy 85 North
Niceville, FL 32578
Phone: (850)
882-4164
Coords:
N 30° 31.49' W 86° 29.57'
Hrs: Mon-Thu 0700-1630, Fri 0700-1800, Sat 0730-1230, Closed
Sunday.
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