If you've ever hidden a geocache, you’ve probably seen that quote on geocaching.com’s page: “When you go to hide a geocache, think of the reason you are bringing people to that spot. If the only reason is for the geocache, then find a better spot.” -briansnat
I agree with this to some extent. However, I think there are other reasons to hide caches as well! Sometimes my caches are about the destination, as briansnat so well elaborated. But I think that sometimes they’re about the journey, and sometimes, they’re about the cache itself. Gold Nugget primarily falls into this last category. This cache is all about making cachers smile. That “there it is!!” moment when you finally snag it after looking all around, that lightbulb going off after your patient & thorough search, that groan as you realize you should have seen it ten minutes ago. We’ve all been there! :)
This cache is not meant to be difficult, but Georgia woods amp up the level a little bit. I shot coord’s using my phone, my handheld Magellan, and my car’s Garmin to try to triangulate, but if you’ve cached in GA woods before, you know the drill; it can be a little tricky. I have to walk slow and sometimes pause to let my GPS catch up with me. It’s not far off the Frisbee pitch, so you won't have to trek through any difficult woods, but hopefully it's just far enough that stray gamers won’t find it. Look for an area with a few downed trees.
Freedom Park is open from 6am - 11pm. Cache accordingly; I wouldn’t really recommend it in the dark though. Take the day and find some of the other caches in this beautiful park; there are many others!
Congrats to Len & Cheri for FTF!
Have fun!! 