The cache is placed on a family farm on the Enumclaw Plateau with the permission of the owner. This farm is a wonderful example of both the history and evolution of farming in this area. The farm has been in the same family for four generations - currently operated by the grandchild of the original owners, with great-grandchildren also in residence. Not all the farm is currently in production; instead the current operator sells produce directly to the public - rather like the evolution that has taken place with the large manor houses in England: the historical operation no longer is able to finance the property and a new income stream had to be developed. The cache is starting out with a stash of action figures and small toys for the kids and a few items for the older cachers too.
2016 is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and to celebrate, Visit Rainier and WSGA are hosting the Visit Rainier Centennial GeoTour Ð 100 caches placed in and around Mount Rainier National Park. The geocaches highlight the rich history, scenic wonders, quaint communities, and hidden gems of the Rainier region.
The caches will be released in four series of 25 caches each during 2015 and 2016. Participants will record their finds in passports, which may be turned in upon completion of each series to receive a prize. Each series will have a unique prize, and a commemorative geocoin will be awarded to those finding all 100 GeoTour caches.
The Rainier Centennial GeoTour is sponsored by Visit Rainier and Washington State Geocaching Association (WSGA). We hope you enjoy touring the Mount Rainier area as much as we do!
