Have you ever had this
conversation while out geocaching?:
Muggle:
" Hey, what are
you guys doing?"
GeoCacher: " We are looking for a
GeoCache. There is one here in the area
somewhere."
Muggle:
" Oh, really? I
didn't know that there were Geodes around here."
Having had this conversation more than once, we decided
that it was time to create a Geode cache. This cache is full of very small
geodes and is dedicated to the trading of cool rocks. My kids are
rock hounds and love to discover interesting
rocks.
Please trade fairly (don't just find any dumb rock on the
trail and put it in). We have stocked this cache with lots of
small geodes. Feel free to take one per group. Although they are
small, they should be fun for kids to break open in order to see
the crystals inside. Travel Bugs, Geocoins and other
trackables are also welcome.
How to break open a geode:
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Put the geode inside of a sock.
Hit it firmly with a hammer, aiming for the center.
Take care not to hit your fingers.
Be sure to use an old sock - it will probably get a hole in
it! |
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This cache is located in the foothills of Springville at
another geological site. I've heard it called
Lime Kiln by the locals. I am not sure
of its history and would love to learn more about it if
you know more. I have not seen any remnants of a kiln
and am not sure whether or not the lime is naturally present
on the face of the mountain.
You can park at 40°
10.663 W 111° 35.820 (travel East on 400 North in
Springville, turn left at the top and wind your way through the
neighborhood). The cache is less than 1000 ft from where you
park so it is an easy hike on mild terrain. I bring my
small children on this hike all of the time. The
barricades located at the parking lot are meant only to keep
out jeeps and other off road vehicles, not hikers.
Have fun and please let me know if you find that there are
no more geodes left to trade. I will try to keep it
stocked.
BTW. There are 3 other great caches that
are accessible from this parking spot.
"Nuts", End of the trail?(.29 miles),
goonies(.48 miles), and
Round Peak (.90 miles). The first two are
not difficult, the last is a bit of a hike. My 3 year
old has been to all three with me.
Congrats
HomeStarCaching on the FTF!