This Cache:
Once upon a time, a geocaching log was written that said: "TFTC. Every sgl gate should have one. :)" I could not agree more. It sounded like an idea for a possible series, so here is another cache at another SGL gate.
For the 20-for-20 series, I wanted to include a new gate cache; this one has a nice golden bison hanging in an evergreen tree just 300 feet up past the gate into this little patch of SGL 79.
There is adequate parking near the gate in a turnaround area off of Church Street in Blacklick Township, Cambria County. Nearby is a cemetery and a puzzle cache, as additional points of interest. Please avoid blocking the SGL gate with your vehicle when parking to grab this cache.
The cache is a micro (a bison, even a decent-sized one), but still with no pen or pencil, so please bring your own writing tool. The log slip is "Rite in the Rain" paper, so it should resist getting wet, however, a pencil will work best if the slip is wet when you go to sign it. If the slip is dry, a standard ball point pen will do fine. Water-based inks may not write on the paper very well and should be avoided if possible.
This cache is located in state game lands, so PLEASE observe all state game land rules and wear orange during hunting seasons. During the primary hunting season, finding this cache is recommended on Sunday only.
The Series:
This 20-for-20 Series was placed as a collaboration of MrBee&WillowTree, Superchucklez, 74vwBus, WHATS IT SAY COL 2, mrGreen317, OddMushroom, and Profbrad. We wanted to place a series of 20 geocaches to celebrate 20 years of geocaching. We hope you enjoy the various types of hides, all across JAGA-land: Micro, Small, Regular, Large; Traditionals, Multi-Caches, Letterbox-Hybrid, Wherigo, and those pesky Mysteries. Happy 20th Birthday, Geocaching!
On May 3, 2000, Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant, wanted to test the accuracy of GPS by hiding a navigational target in the woods near Beavercreek, Oregon. He called the idea the "Great American GPS Stash Hunt" and posted it in an internet GPS users' group. The idea was simple: Hide a container out in the woods and note the coordinates with a GPS unit.
The finder would then have to locate the container with only the use of his or her GPS receiver. The rules for the finder were simple: "Take some stuff, leave some stuff."
On May 3, Dave placed his own container, a black bucket, in the woods, taking the location's coordinates to be N 45 17.460 W 122 24.800. Along with a logbook and pencil, he left various prize items including videos, books, software, and a slingshot. He shared the waypoint of his "stash" with the online community on sci.geo.satellite-nav.
THE REST IS HISTORY!
(Historic text taken, mostly as-is, with minor edits, from www.geocaching.com/about/history.aspx)
Throughout the month of May 2020, look for five caches of this series to publish each weekend, with a "series final cache" to conclude the series on May 30. That's one new JAGA-land cache for each year of geocaching's history, plus "one to grow!"
Be sure to write down or take photos of code words provided in each of the series caches that will help you get the coordinates for the series final when it is available at the end of May.
See the entire 20-for-20 series list at 20for20.jaga.group
As the geocache owner, I ensure that the above link is to a local geocaching group site that is active in the community and contributing to geocaching in positive ways. This link has not been checked by Geocaching HQ or by the reviewer.
Congratulations to beans&franks for the FTF. Thanks for stopping by the gate today!