This cache is not your typical "2 miles on a mowed path,
then 100 feet off the trail under a log" cache. This is my first
cache, and I put some serious time into finding a location worthy
of the "local" geocaching community. There is no geocaching
community out here... maybe I can stir some interest. Besides, I
had to lure you folks out of the city with something worth-while.
This is truly a beautiful area, and you will enjoy yourself, even
if you never find the cache. Please remember your camera, you
will want pictures.
Now, I know you adults don't really care what's in the
box, other than the logbook. But I'm sure the younger crowd finds
the treasure as much fun as the trip. This cache is not a box of
junk! It is crammed full of all the mid-sized toys I could
possibly fit in it. The toys are all brand new from Dollar
General. They would interest a boy, or girl, from 3 - 13 years of
age. Folks, please trade fairly. Really, it is for the kids, you
know? I have made Dollar General a regular stop since I started
geocaching. It makes for really nice, yet cheap, trades. And they
also can replace the sunglasses you got all boogered up geocaching
pretty cheap too.
The name, and theme of this cache, run all through it... from
start, to finish. There are several possible routes into the area.
And what may appear hard this time of year, will be the only way
in, another part of the year. And the easy way now, will be the
hard way then. For you people who just like to drive to within less
than a half mile of the cache on the road, and pull over and
bushwack to the cache.... you'll be happy to know you can do that
here, as well... but you better bring climbing gear.
Once you find the cache, and even if you don't, go look around a
little. This area is a pocket of paradise. There are beautiful wild
flowers in the summer, wildlife,and fishing-waters. You probably
could even pitch a tent and stay the night, although this is not
located in a park. Point Breeze, on Lake Ontario, is nearby, as
well.
Through the late spring, to late fall, you should probably be OK
with just hiking shoes. But, it would be a good idea to prepare for
some water up to several feet deep, as well. It is possible to get
to the cache even in high water times, without getting wet, but it
may take you awhile to find the way. A word to the wise... you may
find your mapping software GPS isn't as useful as you thought here.
In fact, it may make the job harder. I'm certainly no
geocaching expert, but I've been doing it long enough to know the
habits that most of you have developed. As mentioned before, I've
tried to make this a worthy cache to hunt. It packs alot of
adventure into a small area which also alows plenty of extra
attraction than just the hunt. If you come following your developed
instincts, be prepared to explore a bit... unless you just hit it
lucky. No mistake made will be extremly dangerous, other than
trying to do it the lazy way... (parking and bushwacking), and
it won't be absolutly necessary to backtrack, just a bit harder.
But, like I said, the best route may flip in the winter to early
spring anyway. This is why I've been vague in directions. There are
no real mistakes, just adventure.
Please come and enjoy yourself. I want to share this find with
you all. Thank you, and HAPPY HUNTING!
When you locate the cache PLEASE
be careful when removing it. The natural cover is limited, and
fragile. Gently slide it out to the side to expose it.
Carefully return it to its hiding spot. Also, please try not
to mash a path directly to the cache. Step over, or go
around, rather than flatten, rip up, or break, the foliage.
THANK YOU!
Wyzyrd