Hello Everyone!
I just thought I'd post a topic in regards to geocaching etiquette.
I have several geocache hides in my neighbourhood. I placed these hides to highlight the beauty of where we live, the great walking & biking trails, and the nice parks and greenspaces in our area.
As of late, it seems that perhaps in the excitement of making the find, my caches are ending up back in the wrong spots, missing their lids, etc. A few have been muggled, which I understand can happen.
However my disappointment lies in the fact that it is very unlikely that some of the caches that have suffered have been muggled (due to the location, the container type, etc). I can understand the thrill of finding a cache (that is the best part of Geocaching after all), but please be sure to be careful of being seen by muggles (keeping the hidey-spot unknown, ensure lids are replaced tightly, that log books are signed, and make sure that the cache is replaced in the correct spot. If something seems amiss (such as a cache in plain view, broker lids, strange location, etc), please include a comment in your log so the cache owner can check to ensure all is well.
If we are all careful to practice courteous caching, then the more fun will be had by all!
Thanks and Happy Caching!