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Here is a link for them in both word and pdf., from the Texas Geocaching site.

I have only found this Arkansas state park cache. They do have guidelines for hiding caches, but there are many caches hidden in their parks. I think it is really great that they advertise geocaching in their state parks. I agree that the "/" is probably a typo and the meaning is that no caches may be hidden in buildings or structures.

I have often used my gps unit as if it were some type of electronic sensor. I just hold it out, look at it, point it toward where I am looking for the cache and act like I am supposed to be there. Haven't been questioned yet. I have found if you look like you know what you are doing, most people will leave you alone.

Arkansas state parks have embraced geocaching. They have a web page describing caching in the parks. Obviously not related to cities, but park related.

It is a hobby that I really enjoy, but it doesn't consume my life. I watch for new hides near me, go find caches when I have time, and check out the forums several days a week (though seldom post). But I do have to confess that when I am planning almost any kind of trip I always look to see what caches are near where I will be traveling.

I have tried Second Life, but I just can't get interested in it. For those who do enjoy it and geocaching, why not combine the two.

I never have my camera with me. Caused me to have a log deleted for an earth cache since I didn't have the required pic in order to claim the find. Hmmmm Maybe I should take the camera along.

I have bought several on ebay. You can also get information on the geocaching geocoin page .

Voted! Nice video and beautiful area.

I live a couple of hours distance from 9Key, the OP. He has a number of caches hidden near where I live, and has been good at maintaining his caches around here. Not long ago, I notififed him of one that was missing and he immediately disabled it and replaced it soon thereafter. From my experience, it would seem to be a territorial issue, not a maintenance issue.

At a family reunion, one of my cousins told me about this fun treasure hunt thing he had started doing. He told me to look up geocaching.com when I got home. I did and immediately joined.

Thanks for the clarification. Now I have an even greater appreciation for my reviewer. I thought the reviewers were busy enough just responding to and approving new cache submissions. I had no idea that they also were sent the other info also.

So if someone posts a "needs to be archived" note for a cache, the note goes to the reviewer also?

After reading this post, I am confused. How do reviewers know that a cache needs to be disabled or archived? I have no agenda in asking this, I am just curious.

I had a log of mine for an earthcache deleted. I visited the site, found the answers to the questions, but never thought about taking the picture. I emailed the answers and thought all was ok, until the log was deleted. I emailed the cache owner asking why the log was deleted. He told me I didn't send the picture. He was right. I failed to comply with the cache's guidelines, even though I did physically visit the cache. I don't have a problem with cache owners expecting all finders to follow the requirements for logging the find. The next time I found an earthcache, I carefully read the requirements, answered the questions, and took a picture.

Pocket queries. You find them, and how to create them, under member features.

15 w/in 10 miles (5 of them mine) 38 w/in 20 miles 114 w/in 30 miles 392 w/in 50 miles Rural northeast Texas.

I found what I thought was the likely hiding spot for a nearby cache, a deep hole in the top of a fence post. There was a piece of fishing line attached to the fence and dangling into the hole , but there was nothing on the other end. The hole was deep, it was overcast, and I couldn't see very far into it. I shined my flashligh in, leaned close, and found a pair of eyes looking up at me. I must have jumped 10 feet back. I realized it was only a mouse and stood there laughing. Truly scared me to death for a moment.

Done

The Fort Towson Historical Site cache in southeastern Oklahoma doesn't require a hike through the woods, but the ruins are interesting and the site has historical value. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...=y&decrypt=

I can't imagine using a hollowed out bolt and hope I never come across one. I may be in the minority, but to my thinking, a hollowed out bolt is just wrong. So now I have to start jiggling all the bolts when I am on location .

I learned about this from a cousin at a family reunion a few weeks ago. I came home, got on the website, and joined. I was amazed at the number of caches around our small N.E. Texas town. What a great hobby/obsession.

Thanks for the advice. I will try email wait a few more days before I log the cache find or the travel bug find.

I found my first travel bug today. When I tried to log my find on the travel bug's page, it is shown as still being in another cacher's possession, not in a cache. What should I do? According to the log in the cache, the travel bug was left 4 days ago. Should I wait a few days and see if it gets logged? Still very new at this and in need of advice. Thanks for any help.

I kind of figured I was not the only one to get hooked quickly. This hasn't become an obsession yet, but I can see that coming.