It is well known that geocaching has helped many people with their
physical problems. This Trail of Fears series is designed to help
deal with mental ones as well. Some commonly occurring irrational
hangups can be overcome by employing the highly successful
treatment known as "encounter therapy". Compared to consulting a
psychiatrist, you can amortize the cost of your gas for geocaching
for a year in one easy session.
Apiphobia = the fear of bees or bee stings. The bees are
our friends. We depend on them for pollination as well as honey.
You can also benefit from apitherapy, the injection of bee
venom, to relieve suffering from the pain of arthritis or muscular
dystrophy. Just go geocaching for a while and you will receive this
benefit for no extra charge. However, if you're among the 2% of the
population which is highly allergic to bee stings your apiphobia is
highly warranted and this cache is not for you.
Until Nov. 1 there is a $4/day or $25/year pass required for
biking or rollerblading on the trail. Otherwise it's free.
Directions: The posted coordinates will take you to Mile
Post #5 along the Cannon Valley Trail. From there, go east along
the trail. There will be trees along both sides of the trail. When
they cease to be along the right side, stop. You'll find the bees
in the last cluster of trees on the right, just before the meadow
filled with nectar-filled flowers.