The cache itself is NOT at the posted coordinates! To find this cache, you will need to search in the dark and bring a flashlight or a headlamp with fresh batteries. ** The reflective tack instructions suggest positioning the light at your eye-level, because the tacks reflect back to the light source.
Use the PARKING coordinates. If you ignore that information and park along the road or in the parking lot near buildings –without a parking sticker- you may get ticketed or towed, courtesy of Edinboro University.
I obtained permission from Edinboro campus police to place a night cache here.
The open field and part of the path can be wet/muddy at times.
DIRECTIONS:
- From the parking lot, walk to the starting coordinates (a man-made structure)
- Begin UP the hill on the grassy path next to the woods, (walk about 210 feet / plus or minus). When you see two ORANGE reflective markers (2.5 x .5 in) in a tree off to the right of the uphill path, walk a few spits further and then turn LEFT into the woods.
- The rest of the journey is made by following the small WHITE reflective tacks posted on trees.
- Near to your destination, you will see 2 white reflective tacks on the same tree. From that tree you will SEE an orange reflective marker straight ahead. (* NOTE for later: on the BACK-side of the tree with 2 tacks is another orange marker, orient yourself between those orange markers to begin your return trip.)
- Walk straight ahead to the final Orange marker; the cache is nearby. (The orange marker is to throw off potential muggles). The container is a 30 cal, Ammo box with camouflage duct tape covering it.
This is my first cache placement, I chose a "Night Cache" because I really enjoyed doing my first night cache.
The initial cache contained some appropriate "night" items, such as: Glow-Sticks, a Justice #4 Light-Up Lantern (McDonalds), a light-up spike ball (lights on impact), Glow in-the-dark STARS (for bedroom ceilings). A Batman toy, a small seashell from the Sea of Galilee and a $2 bill (because I think they're fun).
Remember to hold your light up at eye-level to best detect the reflectors. Have fun!