geocooking

good point about death on the tracks, thanks

I parked on the wrong side of the railroad tracks when geocaching. I crossed the tracks, found the cache and returned to the tracks to get back to my car. Once I was on the tracks I decided to place a couple of coins and a travel bug tag on the tracks and collect them after the train passed. While I was looking for my crushed treasures I see a cop approaching from down the tracks. I was with a friend and a couple of our kids. She asked lots of questions, took our drivers license and ran them through her computer. We were honest all along but she really didn't give us a break. She checked everything out before she gave us our license back. Apperantly the train conductor called the cops when he passed. The tracks we were on is private property owned by the railroad. She gave us a stern warning and sent us on our way.

I remember reading along time ago about a program that can identify caches along a specific route. For example, I am going on a road trip from Chicago to New Mexico. I know what roads to take but I would like to map out the caches along these roads before I go. Does anyone know how this is done or remember reading this post in the past. Thanks for any help you can offer.

The cost and thought that it would be stolen have made me put it off. I have thought about setting one up. Someday I will figure out a good set up.

I like to keep my gps as basic as possible. I use an original etrex (yellow) that has no mapping capabilities. I like the idea of having to navigate with out the electronics pointing me in every detailed turn. I see some cachers using some very technical equipment and they always have their nose burried in their unit. They are missing the enjoyment of just being out caching. If it's the technoloigy you enjoy thats great but I enjoy the out doors. I'm gonna stay with my $90 yellow etrex.

I thought of this when I visited Al Capons grave site this weekend. Subcatagories could be: Famous people politicans infamous people etc