DO NOT LOOK FOR THIS CACHE ON OR AFTER June 14, 2014.
My intentions are to remove this cache, clean it out, re-stock it, and deploy it as a new cache somewhere else on Mackinac Island.
This cache will be disabled prior to the above listed date as a notice of it's pending archiving.
I will be arriving on the island on the above listed date, and will be there for a few days. Depending on several factors, I may not get to every cache that this notice is being posted to. If I do not get to this cache, it will be enabled for normal caching.
I have created a bookmark list of the caches that are being affected. Please refer to Soon To Be Replaced Caches.
Late logging of finds before June 14, 2014 will be allowed. Found it logs with dates on or after June 14, 2014 will be questioned and possibly deleted. If you log late, please use the correct date you found it.
Most caches are close to the trail or road, or at most, a dozen or two steps off. There are a number of points of interest to stop and take in the sights. If you use a bicycle, please remember to park your bike off of the trail or road.
The previous use of this container was for a cache called "What A Mess". This time it's in a less messy area. You will be searching for an ammo can. Please re-hide as found or better. Please trade fair or don't trade.
I have created, and will up date as needed, a bookmark list called Mackinac Island's M-185 Accessible Caches. Caches on this list are best found while traveling along M-185. I strongly recommend that any cache that is not on this list be found while traveling the roads or trails on the higher elevations in the interior of the island. I have not placed any cache that would require you to scale any steep grade. If you think you need to climb or descend any steep grade, there's a better way to approach from a different road or trail.
I highly recommend picking up an "Mackinac Island Map" from the information booth across the street from the Arnold dock. If the maps are not in the holders on the front of the building, look on the side of the building. For your convenience and planning, you can view or print the PDF file for the Mackinac Island Map. The one available at the information booth is printed on a glossy paper and holds up fairly well when repeatedly tucked in and out of a pocket or caching bag.
For your convenience, I have created some non-geocache waypoints. They are for:
| Name |
Coordinate |
Description |
| Maps |
N45° 50.971
W84° 37.075 |
Mackinac Island Maps at the information booth |
| BathDrink |
N45° 50.994
W84° 37.091 |
In town bathrooms and drinking fountain |
| SEDrink |
N45° 51.200
W84° 36.217 |
Southeast Water Fountain |
| BritishLanding |
N45° 52.656
W84° 38.690 |
Bathrooms, drinking fountain and snack bar |
| UpperArchRock |
N45° 50.971
W84° 37.075 |
Bathrooms and drinking fountain |
| TurtlePark |
N45° 51.571
W84° 37.515 |
Bathrooms, drinking fountain, picnic shelter and a playground |
| GeneralStore |
N45° 51.516
W84° 37.735 |
Harrisonville General Store, limited supplies |
These waypoints can be downloaded as a zipped GPX and a LOC file here. I've provided the coordinates if you would rather type them in by hand. I would love to hear how this works out for you or if you have any suggestions.
I read many of the logs that are posted on my caches, but sometimes I can't read all emails. If you find a problem with any of my caches, please post a "Needs Maintenance" log. Logs of that type are filtered into a special inbox that gets 100% read. Thank you.