This cache is part of the Rally Memories series hidden to honor the 10 awesome years of the Are You Geocacher Enough (AYGE) event and some of the key players that made it possible. Each cache was thoughtfully planned and placed to honor a specific year, or memorable cache from over the years of AYGE. You will be searching for ammo cans, no micros in the woods in this series, but some of them will likely surprise you!
You can do just one, but it may be more fun to run the Rally Route (pdf map book available here) from Roscommon to Higgins Lake and collect all 15 cans (shown on the map as a circle) as quickly as you can. Along the route you will pass by some notable caches (shown shown on the map as a square) we think you should also stop by and collect if you have not already. There was never a prize for returning to camp first, and there won’t be here either. However, we do hope you enjoy the caches, the back roads and trails of the area, and whatever company you decide to take on your journey.
About This Cache:
This cache is placed in honor of the 4am Doughnut run that had to be made in the later years of AYGE. It wasn’t a Saturday kickoff without Doughnuts from a favorite location in Clare, MI. Every year, that early morning trek was made by the same kind soul cacher Othum. He passed away before the final AYGE rally took place in 2017 and, rather than appoint someone new to make the time honored trek, the bakery decided to honor him by delivering the order to the event instead!
So here’s to Othum, and to Custard Filled Doughnuts!
To get to stage two answer this question:
What color was the barn that served as Rally HQ
Blue : N 44 30.342 W 84 32.971
Red: N 44 30.177 W 84 32.971
Disclaimer: This cache is hidden in the woods of N. Michigan. While seeking it you may encounter any number of hazards, challenges, or unexpected things. Those could include ticks, thorny bushes, stinging insects, down trees, blocked trails, mud holes, and wild animals. Plan accordingly. It is a good idea to follow the ‘route’ planned for this series, but even that is not a guarantee of safety as conditions may change daily.