dirtyannz

I was recently disappointed to learn that the Parks Dpt. considers Caching Littering. When I asked why, I was told that the DNR maintains their trail systems and publish maps of them, They prefer to have their visitors stay on them. They said that Cachers have a tendency to wonder off the trail in search of their prize. In doing so they create a disturbance to plant and Wild life. At first I was saddened by this information but after finding myself in the bush once or twice, I have come to understand. When I think about it now, I am not at all bothered. Infact, I appreciate it. What I love most about Caching is the discovery of places that are not marked on Maps. My point is that there are lots of great wild places on public lands. The State Parks are designated wilderness spaces that the public has access to. There is a difference.

I was recently disapointed to learn that Caching is considered Littering by the Parks Dpt. When I asked why, I was told that the Parks people Maintain their trail systems and prefer to have their visitors stay on them. They said that Cachers have a tendency to wonder off the trail in search of their prize. They create a disterbence to plant and Wild life. At first I was saddened by this information but after finding myself in the bush once or twice, I have come to understand. When I think about it now, I am not at all bothered. Infact, I appreaciate it. What I love most about Caching is the discovery of a new place I most likely would otherwise never have found.