Part of the Family Fun Introduction to Geocaching Series around Waneka Lake

DC's Legends of Tomorrow await!

My son's  contribution to the geocaches placed by my family to create a Family-Friendly Introduction to Geocaching in a lovely area with a GREAT playground featuring full tree cover.

This is also a Stash Cache (full of little treasures), which is also called a SWAG (Stuff We All Get) Cache. The items are there for trade and passing on to other caches. In other words, you choose something to pass along to other caches in the cacheoverse and you leave behind something of equal or greater value to replace the item you took to pass on. Feel free to take a sticker and wear with pride to show your geocaching success and don't forget to sign and write something in the log book.

Also PLEASE place back under the provided camouflage!!!!

See below for more details.

Navigation Challenge (not updated  don't use)

If you want to try a little fun navigation to this cache and have a physical compass (or one on your phone), try this:

1. Locate nearest Park Bench relative to the Rope Climbing Station.
3. Set course from Park Bench to Magnetic North 315 degrees.
4. Proceed approx. 60 paces in that direction (pace = 1 adult stride, or about 3 feet).

MUGGLE WARNING!

Muggles are people who are unaware of Geocaching (feel free to turn them into Geo Witches/Warlocks). Sadly, Muggles have been known to pillage/take/destroy caches either out of their lack of knowledge or out of other less than savory motivations. This cache is on an exceptionally busy muggle route, so be sure no one notices you removing the cache or replacing it. Be a bit stealthy ... like you're sneaking a cookie from the pantry while your parents are in the kitchen.

GEOCACHING ETIQUETTE

1. Put Back as Found: Pay careful attention to exacly how you remove a cache from its hiding spot, as you you should put it back exactly the same way. Note: Not everyone does this. Look for any instructions the Cache Owner (CO) provides on how the cache should be removed or put back. This includes any requests to place any native camo back over the cache.

2. Sign the Log: The paper log is there to track those cool people who have found the cache and provide a rich history to both the owners and the finders. In addition to logging online, be sure sign and date the paper log. And of course, fill out the digital log on your App or computer, as well. When you can, take the time to write something nice or fun about your hunt and find ... the CO will really appreciate it.

3. Be Discrete: Muggles aboud, and not all become Dumbledors ... some go the way of Voldemort. Don't be too obvious in your hunt or finds.

4. Field Reports: If you find anything wrong with the cache, or see a problem, let the CO know via your log or a message.

5. Favorites: If you really enjoyed the hunt or find, be sure to Favorite the cache in the App or on your computer. That will give the CO a smile and let other Cachers know that this is a good cache to find.

6. Repairs: If you find a cache that has been damaged, consider rendering any first-aid you can until the CO can come and perform any requirerd surgery. For example, if the log is missing, leave a bit of paper in the cache to use as a temorary log. If the cache has been left open in the rain, dry it out as much as you can before closing it up. Small repairs mean a lot to a long-term cache.

Look for our other nearby caches in the Family Fun Intro to Geocaching Series:

• Watch the Birdie Cache
• Kick Back, Stretch Out Cache
• Oh No! Not a Tree Hanger Cache
• The Cube Root of Twenty-seven Cache
• Squirrel's Stash Cache
• Boathouse View Cache
• Mule Side Cache
• The Likey Lichen Cache (requires membership)

Don't forget to leave a Favorite if you like the hunt and find!

Note: The cache was moved to the current, updated coordinates and the name was changed from its original (Down the Rabbit Hole (Part Deux) after repeated muggling (emptying the cache multiple times before stealing the container and all outright). The sad part for us all is that the log book was stolen, which contained so many wonderful hand drawings and notes from families who found the cache. So as to keep this log running for a long time, please be sure to put the cache back just as you found it with all the camouflage that you found over/near it. Thank you so much for playing this game and for encouraging a sense of adventure in your young ones!