This series consists of 71 caches along Highway 71, plus a bonus
puzzle cache. In order to solve the puzzle, you will need some
information from each cache. In most of the caches, the puzzle
information is visible on the bottom of the container lid, and it
is also present on the log sheet. On some containers, the
information is only on the log sheets. Either way, I recommend
taking a camera with you so you can get a picture of the
information.
This series is mostly relatively straightforward, and will pose
only a few challenges to experienced cachers. If you feel that any
of the cache ratings are too high (or too low), please feel free to
say so. D/T ratings are so subjective that I'm always open to
opinions from others. Most containers are 35mm film cans. There are
a handful of bison tubes and a small number of non-standard
containers.
If the log sheets get close to being full, please let me know so
I can replace them with new logs. The logs contain pieces to the
puzzle cache, and are specific to each cache in the series, so
replacements will be best if they come from me. Also, please log
DNFs and shoot me a note if you find a cache at coordinates that
differ much from the posted coords. This will help me diagnose
problems with the caches & take corrective action.
A word about safety: Highway 71 is a busy road. In all cases,
the cache is located near a reasonable place to park. Many (most?)
are driveways or other pavement. Some are large swaths of grass.
DO NOT SIMPLY PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER CLOSE TO THE HIGHWAY.
If you haven't figured out where to park, please spend a moment
looking for the parking spot before you get out of your car --
there IS a safe place for you to park for each cache!
The series is numbered sequentially going "west" from the Y in
Oak Hill. Numbers 1 through 59 are on the "north" side of the road,
as you drive out from Oak Hill towards Pace Bend. Numbers 60
through 71 are on the "south" side, as you drive back from Pace
Bend towards Oak Hill. The traffic on Hwy 71 is typically dense
enough that changing sides of the road can be difficult, so if you
plan to work this series in one session, I recommend doing them in
numerical order rather than trying to get them opportunistically as
you go west.
For the other caches in the series, see
this bookmark.
Good luck, and happy caching!
Congrats to
booger58&Mrs FTF #300!