+Crazy Bird Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 The oldest cache we have found is called Flashes Cache GC2EF2 placed 12/30/2001. Quote Link to comment
+Machuco Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 My oldest is GC23. The oldest on Oahu Quote Link to comment
+B+L Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 The oldest cache we've found is GC6, hidden May 9, 2000. It can't be logged because it's archived and the cache page is locked. http://coord.info/GC6 The next time someone goes on about how caching was better in the old days, show them this picture of the 5th cache ever hidden. It's right next to some active railroad tracks at a spot where people pull off the road and run into the woods for emergency bathroom breaks. Quote Link to comment
+JBnW Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Another Mingo graduate...but I live in KS and its expected. My next are GCDDB (June 25, 01); and GC1DD0 (Sept. 19, 01). Am going for the KS 2001 Challenge (GC1ZZ39; 49 caches placed before Dec 31, 2001)...right after I complete the KS DeLorme, KS 105 Counties, and Virtual KS (105 remaining virts).... let's see, are there any others?? Nope. Knock those off then go get Ye Olde Kansas Caches. Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 The oldest cache we've found is GC6, hidden May 9, 2000. It can't be logged because it's archived and the cache page is locked. http://coord.info/GC6 The next time someone goes on about how caching was better in the old days, show them this picture of the 5th cache ever hidden. It's right next to some active railroad tracks at a spot where people pull off the road and run into the woods for emergency bathroom breaks. I'd like to think we have learned since then. The again, I'd like to think I was rich. But, just because I'd like to think it doesn't make it true. Quote Link to comment
+Cuddlefish Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 The oldest I found is British Columbia's oldest: http://coord.info/GC1DD 02/02/01 It is about 2 kms from my home and I found it about 2 weeks into my geocaching 'career'. It was cache 16 for me. Had I had known of its significance, I definitely would have saved it for a proper milestone cache like so many others around here do. Quote Link to comment
+dfx Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I'd like to think we have learned since then. mankind is slow to learn. history repeats itself. some may argue it's actually getting worse! Quote Link to comment
+bflentje Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I've found the following oldest active caches. They are listed in order by date hidden. BY FAR, the coolest hides of the bunch have been the one in New York and in South Dakota. Vermont is also pretty darn fun too if you like to 4x4. Illinois - Beverly (GC28) [5/13/2000] New York - The Spot (GC39) [05-26-2000] Pennsylvania - State Game Lands #109 (GC184) [9/21/2000] Texas - Tombstone (GC62) [9/26/2000] Vermont - Vermont 1 (GC86) [10-14-2000] Mississippi - Bonita Lakes (GC90) [10/19/2000] New Hampshire - NH #1 - Mines Follies (GC9E) [10-29-2000] Minnesota - Alvin's Phone Line (GC9FF) [11/5/2000] Connecticutt - Another Brick in the Wall (GCE4) [12-11-2000] Rhode Island - Brenton Point (GCEC) [12-16-2000] Maine - The Fort Williams Cache (GC128) [1-2-2001] Iowa - Maltese Goldfinch (Re-resurrected) (GC162) [1/13/2001] Ohio - ancient lake (GC2DBE) [1/23/2001] South Dakota - CLIFFCACHE (GC87E) [5/1/2001] Quote Link to comment
+Castle Mischief Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 In order of age, here are my top 5 oldest: Quote Link to comment
+Flo. Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 GC18 Tarryall GC31 Mingo Quote Link to comment
+mountainman38 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 What is the oldest cache you have found...? List the GC code and location for all of us to see. GCDCC (Mount Roothaan Geocache, from 2001) this last weekend is my oldest. Seems like a great place to go for the views -- except we were in heavy cloud cover and couldn't see more than about 100 feet. Quote Link to comment
+PaneledZero Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 What is the oldest cache you have found...? List the GC code and location for all of us to see. GCDCC (Mount Roothaan Geocache, from 2001) this last weekend is my oldest. Seems like a great place to go for the views -- except we were in heavy cloud cover and couldn't see more than about 100 feet. Mountainman, GC25, GC26 and GC27 are near us. All are in Idaho. The oldest one in town is John H Shields Park, http://coord.info/GCF4B. I have not had the chance to go up and find it. PaneledZero Quote Link to comment
+Geolens Reviewer Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I found GC92 in Oregon - very close to Original stash plaque. Quote Link to comment
+mountainman38 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Mountainman, GC25, GC26 and GC27 are near us. All are in Idaho. The oldest one in town is John H Shields Park, http://coord.info/GCF4B. I have not had the chance to go up and find it. PaneledZero Thanks for the info. I've been to the John H. Shields cache, but it wasn't there in January. It was replaced a few months later, so I need to go again. Quote Link to comment
+The Chaos Crew Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 The oldest we've found is GC43 "Europe's First" placed in June 2000. MrsB that's our oldest one too, it's just outside Dublin, lovely sea views Quote Link to comment
+NevaP Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) I've logged six placed in 2000 caches: GC30 Mingo 5/11/00 GC28 Beverly 5/13/00 GC31 Arikaree 5/31/00 GC1B Gorilla Stash 6/27/00 GC18 Tarryall 7/02/00 GC74 Melbourne's First 10/08/00 There's a event next month, GC2E2HF, to celebrate Melbourne's First's 10 year anniversary. I wish I could go but it's not exactly in my back yard. The cache is at one of the prettiest spots in Southern Australia. Edited September 15, 2010 by NevaP Quote Link to comment
+NDOkie Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I am a Mingo alumni. The second most cool factor about this cache after its age is the mowed path from the road to the cache. It reminded me of a temple or memorial. Totally cool!! Add to that the incredibly large log book and it is a worthy caching experience. Quote Link to comment
+supertbone Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) I found Potter's Pond (GC3B) which was placed on 08/27/2000. It is the first and the oldest cache placed in Utah. http://coord.info/GC3B Edited September 19, 2010 by supertbone Quote Link to comment
+DanOCan Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 My oldest is June 21, 2000: Geocache http://coord.info/GCD Quote Link to comment
+Ralfcoder Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Illinois - Beverly (GC28) [5/13/2000] New York - The Spot (GC39) [05-26-2000] Michigan - GC612 - Quote Link to comment
+Ralfcoder Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Illinois - Beverly (GC28) [5/13/2000] New York - The Spot (GC39) [05-26-2000] Michigan - Geocache 612 (GC36) [8/21/2000]. I missed finding Osceola (GC772) [4/21/2001] by a week. It was destroyed by a logging crew, apparently. Quote Link to comment
+geowas Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) I found GC43 - Europe's First this summer. My favourite oldie is for sure GC443 - The Rhine View Stash, still having the original container, logbook, etc! Edited September 20, 2010 by geowas Quote Link to comment
+geowas Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) <removed - double entry> Edited September 20, 2010 by geowas Quote Link to comment
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