RATS!!! Traditional Cache

Maybe you want some gloves for this one? There are many spiderwebs, spooky branches, bats, mice, beavers, many many types of birds, and undoubtedly also RATS in the area. I hope you won't get scared if you see a long-tailed red-eyed rodent or two in the area as you are looking for this cache. The container interior is micro-sized and barely holds a log book and small pen, so bringing your own pen might be a good idea.

The cache is placed in Irene Rinehart Riverfront park. It is close to parking, but if you have time to explore, there are numerous other caches along the hiking trails in the area. (6 traditionals, a night cache, and a puzzle cache).

There's plenty of wildlife in the area. I've seen beaver, a huge variety of birds (the Audubon Society has a birdwalk here on the first Saturday of each month). Marmots and mice are also prevalent, which means, that undoubtedly, their cousin, the rat must also be present.

Rats are highly intelligent and used in a variety of psychological studies. They have a keen sense of smell and are often trained in odor detection. Rats are kept as pets; domesticated rats are calmer and less inclined to bite. Many cultures also have a tradition of eating rats, such as the Mishmi and Muashar peoples in India, and Polynesians. (Thanks, Wikipedia!)

Gather your courage. Wear a pair of gloves if it makes you feel better. Be prepared for whatever critters you might see in the park while finding this cache!

There is an unactivated trackable in the cache for the first to find. Happy hunting! Hopefully you won't be calling out the name of the cache in disappointment while walking away from GZ without a smiley.