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    Is paying to park at a cache site a problem ?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I don't normally carry cash when I go caching so if I found I had to pay to get to the cache, I'd write it off and continue on my way. On the other hand, if it's noted in the cache description that there is an entrance fee, odds are I'll be sure to take along enough money to pay my way in. Things like paying entrance fees are ok by me, as long as the placer of the cache notes it in the cache description. I didn't vote in the poll because neither one fits...

    New Here...

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    Hi Valerie!

    The best thing I can tell you is:

    A) Read every page on geocaching.com!

    and

    :) Read back over old posts/topics here in the forums. Everything has been covered at least once!

     

    That's how I got my start and I felt right at home by the time my Mag330 arrived! Hope this helps you out!

     

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    New Here...

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    Hi Valerie!

    The best thing I can tell you is:

    A) Read every page on geocaching.com!

    and

    ;) Read back over old posts/topics here in the forums. Everything has been covered at least once!

     

    That's how I got my start and I felt right at home by the time my Mag330 arrived! Hope this helps you out!

     

    Team Squad51 icon_biggrin.gif

    NO Geocaches in Colorado Springs

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    You can find a full list (and map) of COUNTY parks here: http://www.elpasoco.com/parks/prktrail.asp

     

    For the lazy (like me), they are:

     

    (El Paso County Parks ONLY)

    Bear Creek

    Fox Run Park

    Palmer Lake Park

    Homestead Ranch Park

    Black Forest Park

    Fountain Creek Park

    Widefield Park

     

    And trails that are county owned:

    New Santa Fe Trail

    Rock Island Trail

    Fountain Creek Trail

     

    On the above link, each park and trail has it's own linked page, so be sure to check them out for more info.

     

    On a sadder note, here's where you can find the listings for city parks, which we all know are off-limits...

    http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=788

     

    Their website states:::

     

    Today, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services manages 7 regional parks, 8 community parks, 123 neighborhood parks, 6 sports complexes and 40 open space areas. Combined, there are over 12,000 acres of parks, trails and open space, and we continue to acquire and maintain more, enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Colorado Springs.

     

    ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE....heehee...yep.

    NO Geocaches in Colorado Springs

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    Heehee....April Fool's will take more than a weekend, especially since stage 2 has gone missing and we are working on replacing it! We have temporarily disabled April Fool's until we fix this. But if you hit stage one, and figure out where stage two is, email us with the coords you have figured out. If you are right, we'll email you the puzzle that will lead to stage 3...

     

    If you hit Kitty Cache, just a bit down the road is King Albert...

     

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    NO Geocaches in Colorado Springs

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    Heehee....April Fool's will take more than a weekend, especially since stage 2 has gone missing and we are working on replacing it! We have temporarily disabled April Fool's until we fix this. But if you hit stage one, and figure out where stage two is, email us with the coords you have figured out. If you are right, we'll email you the puzzle that will lead to stage 3...

     

    If you hit Kitty Cache, just a bit down the road is King Albert...

     

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    NO Geocaches in Colorado Springs

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    Yep, Bear Creek is free for caching! Though right next door, Stratton Open Space is NOT! We had to remove Lost Souls, Inc. recently. But, the ranger we talked to at Bear Creek Nature Center said the city has nothing to do with Bear Creek, so as long as the rules are followed, caching is ok there. We'll see what we can do about getting a complete list of where we can and can't cache.

     

    BUT... Squad51 isn't a he, we are a they, and the one who does all this yapping all the time (me) is a she! LOL... icon_biggrin.gif

    NO Geocaches in Colorado Springs

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    Yep, Bear Creek is free for caching! Though right next door, Stratton Open Space is NOT! We had to remove Lost Souls, Inc. recently. But, the ranger we talked to at Bear Creek Nature Center said the city has nothing to do with Bear Creek, so as long as the rules are followed, caching is ok there. We'll see what we can do about getting a complete list of where we can and can't cache.

     

    BUT... Squad51 isn't a he, we are a they, and the one who does all this yapping all the time (me) is a she! LOL... icon_biggrin.gif

    No more caches in Colo Springs parks ???????? Help

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    Nowhere on the Parks page is this month's meeting date and time listed. I'll see if I can find out when it'll be. Unless Husker Nation knows??? Husker Nation knows all!!! icon_biggrin.gif LOL!

     

    Guess we'd better get to work removing Baby Bear II and Lost Souls this weekend. Sigh. First we have a bunch stolen, now the remaining caches have to be pulled. Tsk tsk tsk....

     

    The strange part is in May, my team mate had a conversation with one of the Parks people and they said they were aware of geocaching and had actually already discussed it at a meeting the previous week. They said they were going to turn a blind eye to it, as long as nothing drew their attention back to it. Something like that.. can't remember the exact words. So we[re wondering what changed their minds in the last month? Anyone have a clue/run-in/problem???

     

    Team Squad51

    No more caches in Colo Springs parks ???????? Help

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    Nowhere on the Parks page is this month's meeting date and time listed. I'll see if I can find out when it'll be. Unless Husker Nation knows??? Husker Nation knows all!!! icon_biggrin.gif LOL!

     

    Guess we'd better get to work removing Baby Bear II and Lost Souls this weekend. Sigh. First we have a bunch stolen, now the remaining caches have to be pulled. Tsk tsk tsk....

     

    The strange part is in May, my team mate had a conversation with one of the Parks people and they said they were aware of geocaching and had actually already discussed it at a meeting the previous week. They said they were going to turn a blind eye to it, as long as nothing drew their attention back to it. Something like that.. can't remember the exact words. So we[re wondering what changed their minds in the last month? Anyone have a clue/run-in/problem???

     

    Team Squad51

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