If you have more than one vehicle, one can be parked at one end of the series, and then go and start from the other end. This way there would be no retracing of steps. The cache hider also suggests that if there are 2 groups, a group could start from each end, meet in the middle for lunch and an exchange of car keys. Later meeting for refreshments and some social time.
On a morning in mid September, after seeing that the weather forecast called for an unseasonably warm, 80-degree day, I decided to strap my bike onto the truck and make the journey into the Adirondack foothills. After the pleasant drive to the parking area that I had chosen, I began what turned out to be one of my more memorable geocaching days.
In the order that I found the caches, their names are.
1 - Bloomingdale Valley Walk (GCKEYV)
While each of the caches in this series would be fun enough on its own, doing them in series makes for a unique caching experience. The difficulty level of these caches makes them easy enough for almost everyone, while the camouflaging and placement will give a challenge to almost all. All of the cache containers are small ammo cans. (No tupperware or film canisters here).
Caches are well spaced, and that provides enough time between hides to enjoy this picturesque valley. As with any marsh or bog area, flora and fauna of all types abound. This is the type of area that you could see something new, each time you visit.
I had an appointment in the afternoon, so I could not linger for too long. I feel that I cheated myself, by not leaving more time to enjoy this area. I would suggest leaving time to enjoy the travel, as well as finding the caches. When I found the final cache, ”Gateway To Wild Country”, there was a small frog guarding the cache, perhaps he has heard that “travel bugs” have been seen here.
As I signed the log and replaced the ammo can, I had mixed emotions. A disappointment that the days caching was over, but anticipation of being able to better enjoy the view on the return, now that I did not need to be giving attention to the GPSr.
If you have never been to these caches, I highly recommend it.
Rick aka kaseyburrell98
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The "Bloomingdale Bog" Series of Caches
2 - Wide Open Spaces (GCMF75)
3 - Shelter From the Storm (GCMF78)
4 - Gateway to Wild Country (GCMF7A)
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