In 1996, I was honored to be selected as one of the Olympic Torch Bearers. It was one of the highlights of my life! When given the opportunity to place a Virtual Cache, I knew that I wanted a Virtual that highlighted this aspect of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Enjoy!
The Basics
Centennial Olympic Park was built to celebrate the 100th Olympic games, which were held in Atlanta in 1996. The park is open daily from 7 AM to 11 PM. Note that at certain times, the park may be VERY crowded. There is no charge to visit the park and explore all it has to offer!
This is a short, two-stage virtual that should take no more than 10 minutes to do. It is handicap-accessible.
The Cache Plot
With the release of the Virtual Rewards, GeoMonkeyTiger! and I have created a DOUBLE-virtual experience that spotlights some of the interesting things you can find here in the park! While each of the Virtual caches placed here are completely independent, we hope you will do them both! Think of them like legs in a relay race! Each "leg" will have two stages
Spark to Flame
This is the second leg of the Olympic Virtual Relay, "Spark to Flame". To claim credit for this virtual, you will need to do the following
- Visit the first stage (Posted Coordinates). This is "Spark"
- Use the Geocaching "message" app or email me the answer to the following questions: Here is a statue of the Founder of the Modern Olympic Movement. What country is he from?
- Use the "Additional Waypoints" section and navigate to stage 2. This is "Flame"
- Here is a statue of the man responsible for bringing the Olympic games to Atlanta. He is holding the Olympic torch. Take your picture with him! Note, you do not have to have your face in the picture, but you should have something uniquely yours in the photo. Post this photo with your log!
You're Finished!
Congratulations! You've completed the virtual!! Feel free to enjoy the rest of the park! And, hey!! Did you notice you're awfully darn close to the starting point for Olympic Virtual Relay: Leg 1- Fire & Water!???
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.