Fort Walton Beach, Florida in August

[+wavejim]

Daughter is graduating from EOD school in August. Plan is to cache on Eglin AFB, with a permit, and Pensacola area. Any help on popular view points, beach caches and 2-3 mile hikes in the wood is most welcome.

[+ranger-rob]

"I Smell A Rat" (GCYZZF) in Crestview was particularly fun for me. Of course having someone with you that absolutely hates mice/rats and anything that even faintly resembles one helps to make it more fun

 

"Turkey Hen Still" (GC33D8), between Crestview and Ft. Walton/Niceville is in the woods and was pretty challenging given the tree cover, low lying foliage and herds of mosquitos

 

"Ft. Walton Landing" (GCRN8K) was fun. There were a bunch of folks there when we found it so being stealthy was quite a trick. Look for the 300 lb. uber-St. Bernard that walks his human there often. (Great Scott! That's a big dog - calm and friendly though)

 

"Ranger Trail" (GCN994) is a short hike on a nature trail as is "Where Eagles Serve" (GC11JGA).

 

Come to think of it, you'll have to get out on the reservation for anything longer than "a short hike" unless you hiked between caches in town.

 

Enjoy your visit.

 

Rob

 

PS: Buffalo's Reef for the best wings in the world!

[+ranger-rob]

So how did she do?

[+ranger-rob]

So how did she do?

[+wavejim]

We have a new EOD graduate in the family! Daughter is currently at home doing HRap. Orders are to Ft. Bragg, NC.

 

We visited in Aug. and cached some but not nearly as much as planned. Enjoyed the hikes in the spider infested woods. Our favorites were Univ. of Bombs and Bullets, Salty Dog and Bear Proof all in the same area on the base.

 

Thanks to all that sent recommendations!

 

Wavejim