Cache Mania

The new Grand River Conservation authority geocaching policy is fairly straightforward and doesn’t differ substantially from other policies in this part of the province.

Here are some highlights from the new GRCA Geocaching Policy:

• Cacher must complete the “Cache Information Form”
• No specified limit to the number of caches in an area, limit to be determined by the GRCA designate.
• Only on marked trails
• Only 1 meter from trail, I can see this being a bit contentious.
• The area superintendent determines acceptability.

Overall there are no surprises in this policy.  Now that there is a policy we can start to officially place caches in GRCA parks.  I think it’s time for me to get a season pass.  You should to if you are going to place a cache in a pay-for-use park.

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Camouflage is defined as a device or stratagem for concealment or deceit.  I like those hides that use camouflage so that they can be hidden in plain sight.  I have build a cache that I hope will work in that way.  In converted an old birdhouse into an illuminated cache hide.  I placed a solar powered patio light in the top of the cache.  The light only comes on at night.  During the day the cache is supposed to look like a birdhouse.  I originally had a newer piece of wood supporting the birdhouse but this was a giveaway to more experienced geocachers.  I have since used an aged piece of wood to support the cache.

So far the cache has been rated favourably on Rate This Cache.

Tags: Camouflage, geocache, hides, teamvoyagr
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