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To honor those who have worked the hardest or at least lasted the longest (there are reasons caches last a long time) by visiting the oldest Geocaches in each State. I started with the oldest cache in my home State of Arkansas, "Gorilla Stash" [GC1B] and I want to log one of them for each of my double and triple zero finds. So far I've been able to do that with #200=[GC1B], #300=[GC30] (*it's also the oldest active in the world*), #400=[GC90], #500=[GC132], #600=[GC39E], #700=[GC1D], #800=[GC126], #900=[GC62], #1,000=[GCGV0P] ("Original Stash Tribute Plaque") in Oregon where it all began. #1,100= [GCF4], #1,200= [GC28](3rd oldest in the world), #1,300=[GC162], #1,400=[GC943], #1,500=[GC70], #1,600= [GC551], #1,700= [GC3F], #1,800= [GC763], #1,900=[GC191], #2,000=[GC23], #4,000=[GCF9],
A list of the Oldest State's caches I have found. (so far)
1. Arkansas,"Gorilla Stash" [GC1B]
2. Oklahoma,"Where Eagles Roost" [GC272]
3. Kansas (also oldest in the world),"Mingo" [GC30]
4. Missouri,"Missouri's First - Watts Mill" [GC37]
5. Mississippi,"Bonita Lakes" [GC90]
6. Tennessee,"LPS001" [GC132]
7. Kentucky,"Tom Sawyer" [GC39E]
8. Georgia, "Beaver Cache" [GC1D]
9. ALABAMA,"Alabama Civitan - Alabama's First Cache" [GC126]
10. Texas, "Tombstone" [GC62]
11. Oregon, "Original Stash Tribute Plaque" [GCGV0P]
12. Oregon, "Un-Original Stash" [GC92]
13. South Carolina, "Modoc Stash" [GCF4]
14. Illinois, "Beverly" [GC28]
15. Iowa “Maltese Goldfinch” [GC162]
16. Nebraska "GO BIG RED" [GC943]
17. South Carolina "Octopus Garden" [GC70]
18. North Dakota "The Buck Stops Here" [GC551]
19. Utah "Potters Pond" [GC3F]
20. Louisiana "Wild Azelea Cache" [GC763]
21. New Mexico "Open Space Letterbox 7" [GC191]
22. Hawaii "Geocache" [GC23]
23. Nevada "XKD38" [GCF9]
24. Arizona "Geocache" [GC57]
25. California "Phil's Memorial Cache (Oldest CA. Cache)" [GC5B]
26. Colorado "Tarryall" [GC18]
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BackpacknJack took it to Tarryall
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Colorado
- 902.69 miles
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Below is a copy of my log for this visit to "Tarryall"[GC18] Colorado's oldest geocache:
June 17, 2013
Found it on a 5,000 mile geocaching road trip to include 3 State's oldest geocaches and 2 countries. This was the last of my goals for this trip, to honor the oldest caches, and I got it signed and was almost back to town before the rains hit. (Nothing like perfect timing huh?)
I thank you for placing this cache, it is those willing to hide and maintain that keep us all in the game.
L/2 geocoins and hotwheels car and playing cards and dipped a bug I carrying back to Arkansas plus dipped my Oldest Geocaches coin.
T/ 1 geocoin
BackpacknJack Little Rock, Arkansas
(Total miles ended up being 5,781)
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Sunday, 24 November 2013 at 02:56:55 UTC.
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BackpacknJack took it to Phil's Memorial Cache (Oldest CA. Cache)
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California
- 285.48 miles
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Below is a copy of my log for this visit to "Phil's Memorial Cache"[GC5B] California's oldest geocache:
June 11, 2013
4643
Being the oldest geocache in the State of California this was one of the 3 goals of this road trip, I drove around yesterday to see the area but didn't have time to hike out to the cache so did that this morning with plenty of time to enjoy all the plants and animals. Beautiful place to hike so I took one way in and another out.
Thanks for taking the time to place this cache, it is those willing to hide and maintain that keep us all in the game.
BackpacknJack (Little Rock, Arkansas)
T/N L/uncirculated $2 bill
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Sunday, 24 November 2013 at 02:54:29 UTC.
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BackpacknJack took it to Geocache
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Arizona
- 437.7 miles
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Below is a copy of my log for this visit to "Geocache"[GC57] Arizona's oldest geocache:
June 9, 2013
#4624
Being the oldest geocache in the State of Arizona this was one of the 3 goals of this road trip, I drove around yesterday to see the area but didn't have time to hike out to the cache so did that this morning with plenty of time to enjoy all the plants and animals. Saw no snakes but saw lots and lots of lizards and chipmunks.
Thanks for taking the time to place this cache, it is those willing to hide and maintain that keep us all in the game.
BackpacknJack (Little Rock, Arkansas)
No TB's were in this cache.
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Sunday, 24 November 2013 at 02:53:52 UTC.
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BackpacknJack took it to XKD-380
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Nevada
- 1,440.78 miles
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Below is a copy of my log for this visit to [GCF9] Nevada's oldest geocache:
#4,000
Since logging my 100th milestone find I have found a different State's oldest geocache for each of my 00 and 000 finds. The 1,000th was logging the Original Plaque in Oregon and 2,000th was logging Hawaii's oldest on my 65th birthday. It is not an official challenge, just one I made for myself and the timing is harder than any I have ever read about and each 100 finds takes me to a different State to honor the pioneers of the sport (obviously I'm not a power cacher). I knew this challenge would have to end sooner or later but this has been the only exception to this personal challenge because of the vast number of caches in the area. Bill and I did drive back up here just to log this one as my 4,000th find. Long may this one live and showcase this beautiful area of your State.
Thanks for placing this cache, it is those willing to hide and maintain that keep us all in the game.
BackpacknJack
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Tuesday, 20 March 2012 at 21:57:54 UTC.
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BackpacknJack took it to Geocache
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Hawaii
- 3,231.19 miles
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Below is a copy of my log for this 2,000th find on 1/11/11 my 65th Birthday:
#2,000
On the day of my 100th find I made a goal for myself. I was going to use each of my 100th milestone finds to honor the pioneers of the sport by logging a different States oldest for each of my 00 and 000 finds. They are the ones who have been keeping these caches going the longest and so by default we know they chose a better method or location because it has survived all this time. So far I have been able to keep that goal and for my #2,000th find I have now logged Hawaii’s oldest, “Geocache” [GC23]. Seeing and logging this historic geocache, that is even old enough to be listed among the Worlds Oldest Geocaches, was indeed a treat and made that very long plane ride well worth the effort. Thanks for taking the time to place this cache and maintaining it all these years. May it live forever. Too many missing TBs here so I just dipped some but left nothing. T/ "AMTG Yellow Plane Car"
Here is an updated list of each States Oldest still active Geocaches:
(visit link)
Here is an updated list of the Worlds Oldest still active Geocaches and GC23 is listed as the #27th.
(visit link)
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Tuesday, 31 July 2012 at 15:28:46 UTC.
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BackpacknJack took it to Open Space 7
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New Mexico
- 847.32 miles
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This is a copy of my log for GC191: (minus the pictures)
[b]1,900[/b]
My goal is to honor the pioneers of the sport by logging a different State's oldest for each milestone find. I chose yours as my 1,900th. It took a drive of 924 miles but it was a great adventure and I thank you for keeping this alive.
This is a virtual but for those who enjoy the old tradition of a hand made stamp for letterbox hides I have carved a stamp for this one and placed it here with the owners permission. You will need to look at the images I've posted and bring your on ink pad. I hope you enjoy this new addition to New Mexico's oldest active geocache. PLEASE re-hide the stamp exactly as found.
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Thursday, 27 October 2011 at 02:25:59 UTC.
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BackpacknJack took it to Wild Azalea Cache
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Louisiana
- 1,190.47 miles
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This is a copy of my log for the find:
[#1,800]
I made a goal for myself once I actually did reach 100 finds, to add some extra difficulty to my caching plus to honor the pioneers of the sport by logging a State's oldest for each of my milestone finds. So far I have been able to continue this and I chose your State's oldest for this 1,800th find.
(for those interested in the old caches here is an updated list: ( (visit link) )
Thanks for taking the time to place this cache, it is those willing to hide and maintain that keep us all in the game.
T/ "The Bug" and "Utah Geocoin 2006" L/ 6 TBs/coins that have been traveling with me and visiting other State's Oldest Caches for thousands of miles. Time for them to change hands at this great location. "EarthCache Geocoin", "Todie's Wild Ride: Celebrate the Safe Ride", “The Flu Bug #3”, “War Eagle! Travel Bug", "In Honor of Lance Cpl.Tenzin Dengkhim", "Georeynozos Mimbres Geocoin #3", (and dipped "BPNJ'S OLDEST CACHES COIN")
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Thursday, 27 October 2011 at 02:21:52 UTC.
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BackpacknJack took it to Potters Pond
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Utah
- 734.06 miles
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A copy of my log for this find on Tuesday AUG. 24th 2010
[b]#1,700[/b]
After my 100th milestone find I decided to add an extra challenge to my geocaching and log a different States oldest geocache for each of my future milestone finds. Mostly to honor those who have been maintaining caches the longest, plus as an added bonus I get to enjoy the vast diversity of landscapes, people and weather in our amazing country. So far I have been able to maintain this goal and I chose your cache for my 1,700th find. Thanks for taking the time to place this cache and maintain it all these years, it was the second goal in my 5,200+ mile, 3 Canadian Provinces, 12 State geocaching and exploring road trip. [b]It is those who hide that keep us in the game so thanks for your time and effort.[/b] Long may it survive in this fantastic location.
BackpacknJack
T/ Geocoin “Todies wild ride “ L/ Geocoin “First bloom of Autum “ and dipped a few coins that are traveling with me plus logged my BPNJ's Oldest Caches Coin.
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Sunday, 29 August 2010 at 04:27:57.
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BackpacknJack took it to The Buck Stops Here!
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North Dakota
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A copy of my log for this find on Tuesday AUG. 17th 2010
[b]#1,600[/b]
After my 100th milestone find I decided to add an extra challenge to my geocaching and log a different States oldest geocache for each of my future milestone finds. Mostly to honor those who have been maintaining caches the longest, plus to enjoy the vast diversity of landscapes, people and weather in our amazing country. So far I have been able to maintain this goal and I chose your cache for my 1,600th find. [b]Thanks for taking the time to place this cache and maintain it all these years,[/b] it was the focus of this 5,200+ mile, 3 Canadian Provinces, 12 State (well while I'm up in your neck of the woods anyway I may as well explore. :) road trip and it is those who hide that keeps us in the game.
BackpacknJack
Dipped a few coins that are traveling with me plus logged my BPNJ's Oldest Geocaches coin./ There were no TB's in the cache.
This entry was edited by backpacknjack on Sunday, 29 August 2010 at 04:25:57.
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BackpacknJack took it to The Buck Stops Here!
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North Dakota
- 1,041.05 miles
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