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They said it couldn't be built. The strait that connects the Pacific Ocean with the San Francisco Bay is one of the most unforgiving stretches of water in the world. Yet, here this magnificent structure stands. In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers named it as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It is the most photographed bridge on Earth.
Welcome to the Golden Gate Bridge!
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This virtual geocache takes you on a mini-tour of the visitor's plaza for the Golden Gate Bridge, which was updated and renovated in 2012. A virtual cache has no container, but you must prove that you have been here by answering a few questions and taking a few photographs. There is an incredible amount of information here about this amazing structure. We hope you walk away having learned some really neat things about one of the Wonders of the Modern World!
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Logging Requirements:
In order to log this virtual geocache as found, send an e-mail through our geocaching profile with the first line containing " GC7B77D One of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World" and then on the subsequent lines, the answers to the following questions based on your observations and information obtained during your visit to this incredibly scenic spot.
- How many people were in your group?
- At Virtual Stage 1, the Main Bridge Cable Cross-Section, how many individual wires are in each bridge cable?
- At Virtual Stage 2, the Statue of Joseph P. Strauss, as you stand right at the foot of the statue (near the floodlight that illuminates the front of the statue at night) can you see any part of the Golden Gate Bridge? If so, describe what you see.
- At Virtual Stage 3, the signs showing facts and figures about the bridge, how much would the bridge cost to build today (in 2016 dollars)?
- At Virtual Stage 4, the signs showing the history of the design and construction of the bridge: 44,000 tons of steel for EACH bridge tower was manufactured in Pennsylvania. How was that steel shipped to San Francisco Bay?
- Virtual Stages 5 & 6 are simply for your ejnoyment. World-class views can be had from these locations and along the way to these locations for your photographing pleasure.
- Tell us the most interesting, amazing, or fascinating thing you learned during your visit here today.
- Finally, you will need to post a photo of your GPS device or a personal item at the location. A personal item could be a sign with your geocaching name, your geocaching good luck charm or talisman, or your geocaching mascot. Alternatively, you can post a picture of yourself at the location, keeping in mind that seeing your smiling face in the photo is appreciated, but not required! Do not post any photos where one can see the answers to any of the above questions. They will be deleted. Post the photo with your log. Do not post the photo in your email or message to us.
Do not include any answers to the above questions in your log, even if encrypted, or we will have to delete your entry. If you do not e-mail us the answers to the above questions within a reasonable amount of time your log will be deleted.
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Enjoy your visit to this incredible location! If you appreciated your stop here and the things you learned, please consider awarding this cache a favorite point!
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Virtual Reward - 2017/2018
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between August 24, 2017 and August 24, 2018. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards on the Geocaching Blog.
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