This cache has been placed as part of a geocoin challenge, the launch of which will be/was held during the annual Tomlinson Lake Hike to Freedom (TLHTF) on Oct 5, 2024. There are/were 100 coins available, one per geocaching name until they are gone. Players need to find 4 TLHTF Trail caches and one ACHH2 geotour cache to claim a coin. The passport for recording the codes found in the caches is available here. The theme of the TLHTF Trail caches is the history of the trail.
Graham Nickerson and Joe Gee, together with a corps of volunteers, created the trail and held the hike for the first time in 2013.
Graham Nickerson researches and writes the content for the stories which are being told in the Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories Geotour. The following biography has been taken from the syllabus of the National Trust Conference 2023:
"Graham Nickerson, an accomplished lead researcher for the Loyalist Connections podcast, holds a BSc (honors) in Geology and Geography, an MSc Eng in Geology and Geodesy Geomatics Engineering, and an MA in history focused on the Black Atlantic. With a background in marine science and engineering, Graham brings a global perspective to his research. As the Community Inclusion Liaison for the City of Fredericton and a board member of various organizations, including the New Brunswick Black History Society and the Black Loyalist Heritage Society, Graham actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. Recognized as a future leader by the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, Graham's expertise and dedication ensure a comprehensive exploration of Loyalist stories in their historical context. Graham is currently pursuing a PhD in history at UNB."
If you are able to attend the hike in 2024 or subsequent years, I hope you have the opportunity to chat with Graham as the ACHH Geotour would not exist were it not for him.