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Kyle posted this in another thread. Kyle Spinks Natural Resources Technician Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District 15707 SW Walker Road Beaverton, Oregon 97006 503-645-3539 x528 fax 503-614-9514 kspinks@thprd.com

Kyle posted this in another thread. Kyle Spinks Natural Resources Technician Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District 15707 SW Walker Road Beaverton, Oregon 97006 503-645-3539 x528 fax 503-614-9514 kspinks@thprd.com

First, what graphics file format are you using? There is no extension on the file when I click on it and save it. It should have a .jpg, .gif, etc. depending on the type. jpg's are the standard for digital photos on the web, while gif's are used for things like the smiley faces . Hope this helps.

First, what graphics file format are you using? There is no extension on the file when I click on it and save it. It should have a .jpg, .gif, etc. depending on the type. jpg's are the standard for digital photos on the web, while gif's are used for things like the smiley faces . Hope this helps.

I was just getting ready to start a topic on this issue, and here it is already going strong-I must be slow . I'll just add that I spoke with Ranger Shannon yesterday morning and it was a very productive conversation. I think he will be very supportive of geocaching in the park once some basic rules are established that will protect sensitive areas in the park as well as park visitor's personal safety. I for one would support and participate in a caching event that would combine some volunteering, bbqing and caching as Oregonne suggested-sounds like fun. I would also like to suggest that all geocachers who currently have caches hidden in other Oregon state parks seriously consider approaching the park managers and getting permission right away, if you haven't already. If this is on the radar screen at Banks-Vernonia, other park rangers will be looking at what's going on in their respective parks.

I was just getting ready to start a topic on this issue, and here it is already going strong-I must be slow . I'll just add that I spoke with Ranger Shannon yesterday morning and it was a very productive conversation. I think he will be very supportive of geocaching in the park once some basic rules are established that will protect sensitive areas in the park as well as park visitor's personal safety. I for one would support and participate in a caching event that would combine some volunteering, bbqing and caching as Oregonne suggested-sounds like fun. I would also like to suggest that all geocachers who currently have caches hidden in other Oregon state parks seriously consider approaching the park managers and getting permission right away, if you haven't already. If this is on the radar screen at Banks-Vernonia, other park rangers will be looking at what's going on in their respective parks.

I use a gpsr mainly to catalogue locations such as monitoring wells and our streamflow gaging stations. We're also starting to gps significant points of diversion for water rights. This all makes perfect sense to all of you out there, I'm sure!

I use a gpsr mainly to catalogue locations such as monitoring wells and our streamflow gaging stations. We're also starting to gps significant points of diversion for water rights. This all makes perfect sense to all of you out there, I'm sure!

I'd suggest taking high-quality photos and then resize/compress them in a graphics program. I personally use Paint Shop Pro by Jasc Software, but if you're filthy rich the "best" (the industry standard) is Photoshop by Adobe. There are probably even some freebies out there that will do the job.

I just had to go with the best cachers option although traffic was a close second, since I moved to Portland from Grant County (eastern Oregon) which has only one stoplight in the entire county! Of course, I was always out of place,a little Toyota Corolla amongst all those 4wd pickups with gunracks and dogs in the back. However, I'd have to add one more choice to the poll-most Berkenstock sales per capita.

I just had to go with the best cachers option although traffic was a close second, since I moved to Portland from Grant County (eastern Oregon) which has only one stoplight in the entire county! Of course, I was always out of place,a little Toyota Corolla amongst all those 4wd pickups with gunracks and dogs in the back. However, I'd have to add one more choice to the poll-most Berkenstock sales per capita.

I would urge you to get permission before placing a cache. I've heard of caches actually being mistaken for bombs when placed in public places and accidentally discovered by noncachers. Admittedly, this is a worst-case scenario, but do you want to be responsible for the cost of the bomb squad coming out and blowing up your cache, when a simple email or phone call would have avoided the problem altogether? Not to mention the negative publicity for geocaching. Please just think about it...

I would urge you to get permission before placing a cache. I've heard of caches actually being mistaken for bombs when placed in public places and accidentally discovered by noncachers. Admittedly, this is a worst-case scenario, but do you want to be responsible for the cost of the bomb squad coming out and blowing up your cache, when a simple email or phone call would have avoided the problem altogether? Not to mention the negative publicity for geocaching. Please just think about it...

As someone mentioned above, education is the key. Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department has a very different view on caching in state parks. Check out these threads. http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=3000973683&m=7430970925 http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=3000973683&m=1650902274 I can't believe Minnesota would just ban the activity without having had a bad experience with a cache. Remember, it only takes one bad geocacher to ruin the fun for the 99.9% of the folks that are doing it right. Talk to your park managers. Take them out on a cache and show them what it's all about. Document a cache site with a digital camera-from before the cache was placed throughout a 2 or 3 month period to show that in most cases the effect on the environment is minimal or none. Keep the faith. I'm sure if enough people will get involved, you can get this decision turned around.

Already spoke with the park manager and got his ok. It's not Champoeg or Oxbow-think west. This is a really neat park that doesn't get a lot of visitors normally. I think it will be fun. We're planning on placing the cache tommorow. Stay tuned...

Already spoke with the park manager and got his ok. It's not Champoeg or Oxbow-think west. This is a really neat park that doesn't get a lot of visitors normally. I think it will be fun. We're planning on placing the cache tommorow. Stay tuned...

My daughter and I are interested in placing our first cache in a State Park not too far from Portland. After finding no info on geocaching on the State parks website, I sent off a flurry of emails. Here's the response I got. Thought I'd share for anyone else who may want to use a state park as a cache site. quote: Thanks for your inquiry about Geocaching. Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not have a formal written policy on geocaching. The decision to allow a geocache site in a park is currently at the discretion of the park manager. We ask that individuals wishing to establish an initial geocache site first contact the park manager and obtain approval for the location. This ensures that the site will not be in a sensitive wetland, vegetation or wildlife habitat area where disturbance from activity or trampling would occur. The site approval is also needed to protect you from state and federal laws that prohibits activity in sensitive cultural and historic sites. In many cases you many not know if a site has a natural or cultural sensitivity. We would also be concerned about and prohibit sites in locations that may present physical challenges or hazards and introduce park visitors to risks. We would review a site to ensure that it is compatible with other park uses or management needs. All geocache participants are expected to inform themselves of park rules and regulations. We would prefer that there be a time limit on the number of days a site is active and that time limit be posted by the original site sponsor. If we get a report of a geocache site containing, in our sole discretion, any inappropriate, offensive or hazardous materials then we will immediately remove the cache. Jack Wiles, Area Mgr. Portland/Col.Gorge/Willamette Valley (503)731-3293 (503)731-3296 fax jack.wiles@state.or.us www.prd.state.or.us

Try ExpertGPS-it has topo maps and aerial photo coverage of the entire US. It works great for me, although I have a dsl connection. Don't know if it works as fast for dial-up users.You can try it for two weeks and see if it works for you. I also have Topo! from National Geographic, which also works well but is expensive ($99.00 per state for topo maps). http://www.expertgps.com/default.asp