These Geocaches have been set out for the 11th Mega Piratemania with the cooperation and Guidance of the Forestry Commission and their Ecology team.
Mega Piratemania is a gathering of over 500 Geocachers gathered together once a year in a Pirate theme.
This year is the 11th event so therefore the 10th year of events. Usually held the first weekend after the Schools break up for the summer Holidays.
Its a family fun weekend that roams around the UK.
This year we have been lucky enough to be hosted by the Forestry Commission Dalby Team and we thank them for their Help with the event.
Follow these Links to both Piratemania and the Forestry Commission.
Piratemania.Org
Forestry Commission Dalby
With a Break from the normal Pirate based themes of Cache names we are highlighting some of the flora and fauna that can be found within North Yorkshire Moors area.
In North Yorkshire folklore, Bigfoot or Sasquatch is a hairy, upright-walking, ape-like being who reportedly dwells in the wilderness and leaves behind large footprints. Strongly associated with the Atlantic Northeast (particularly Yorkshire and North Linconshire), individuals claim to see the creature across the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Over the years, the creature has inspired numerous commercial ventures and hoaxes.[1]
Folklorists trace the figure of Bigfoot to a combination of factors and sources, including folklore surrounding the European wild man figure, folk belief among locals and loggers, and a cultural increase in environmental concerns.[2]