Reading can help you in geocaching

Here is a tip on how to look for hidden clues when looking for a cache. First read the description carefully. Many times there is information there that if interpreted correctly will give you a clue.

Here is a good example. We recently hid a cache that is a rather difficult find. In the description we said that it is not necessary to disturb the nearby the flowers and plants. Although this was meant as a request to be environmentally friendly, it is also a clue. We know of at least one geocacher that did not read that carefully as somebody disturbed some daffodils. BTW - This person did not log a DNF.

On another geocache we hid some time ago we said that is located at the I-84 Westbound Connecticut Welcome Center Rest Area Tourist Information Center. Several people logged that they were on the wrong side of the river. Here they were following the arrow to try and save a few steps instead of doing a little reading to make things easier for them. We will admit that this did generate some humorous logs.

Additionally, if you are at the cache site and having problems, you should carefully read some of the recent logs. Sometimes without knowing it a finder will give just a small insight of what you are looking for.

So – rather than getting frustrated or feeling stupid – do a little extra reading and see if it makes your geocaching adventure just a little easier.

Mike and Barb