Skip to content

MADD About Caching 1 Enchanted Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Christopher Pike: Archiving by request of the family.

More
Hidden : 8/18/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

Decided to do a series of caches to go along with all the South Dakota fatality signage That is up and down our highways and byways.

Once in the GZ area it should be easy to find.


They are officially called “fatality markers,” and the state of South Dakota places one at the site of every auto accident fatality.The program started in 1979, so there are a lot of signs. They are placed off the road, usually near the right-of-way line, often on the cattle fence. They aren't put up if the victim's family objects. If they come down, by accident or construction or whatever, they are not replaced unless the victim's family asks.
The placement means they're not right up in your face. I think the subtlety makes them effective. You're driving along, and you see one off to the side, and hey – someone died here doing exactly what I'm doing right now.
There is sufficent room to pull over and log the cache.  Last thing we want is another sign put up.

Additional Hints (No hints available.)