Was That An Eagle? Traditional Cache

The terrain of Mackinac Island is varied. Once you head away from the shoreline, the elevation increases. Mostly smaller rolling terrain once you're on top. Transportation on the island is limited to walking, bicycling or horses. 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.

DO NOT LOOK FOR THIS CACHE ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 21, 2014.

This cache and some others that I own on Mackinac Island are going to be disabled on Oct. 13th and archived sometime after Oct. 27th. The disable log will help warn geocachers that this cache will soon be gone.

On Oct. 21 - 25 I will be removing this cache and reusing the container to create a new cache. Normally I would just archive a cache and let the container remain for several weeks so anyone with old waypoints wouldn't look for a cache that has been removed. I can't do that with this cache as the existing container will be reused.

Logs will be allowed until Oct. 20th despite this cache being disabled.

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.

While I stood in the road I happened to look up. I believe I was an eagle through the tree tops.

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:

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.