The cache IS at the posted coordinates, but you need to qualify in order to log it as a find. You may put your name in the logbook at anytime but you may only log a find when you qualify for the challenge. There is a challenge checker link below to use to check if you qualify.
The cache hides in this series are micro to small size containers and should be easy to find park and grabs. If this type of hide isn't for you, then perhaps you might consider skipping these caches. The difficulty and terrain rating is for the challenge itself.
THE CHALLENGE
You must have completed the requirements to be a Geological Society of America Silver Earthcache Master which are:
Visit and log six(6) or more EarthCaches in three(3) or more states/provinces/countries and have developed one (1) or more EarthCaches.
BUT WAIT .. With the current rules in place for Challenge caches, there can not be a challenge based on caches placed so consider that part a "freebee" - you just need to have found the necessary caches!
THE FINE PRINT
Geocachers may sign a challenge cache physical log at any time. However, the challenge cache may be logged as found online only after the log is signed and the challenge tasks have been met and documented.
- A challenge checker has been provided for your use in showing your qualifications.
- Logged finds that do not qualify will be deleted.
THE CHECKER
Sample log showing my qualifications[AuntieNae](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=AuntieNae) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GC9JX0X/64627 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did. I have found required number of caches (1) in each of 21 States (required number of States: 3).
The Geological Society of America created EarthCache Achievements for visiting and developing EarthCaches. AuntieNae created this Challenge Cache Series to highlight this program, to hopefully get more geocachers finding and creating EarthCaches. See https://www.geosociety.org/ for further information on the program.
