+bigcall Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I happened to see the month old note posted on the Elvis Confluence cache in located in SW VA today. It hasn't had any visitors in close to 3 years and may not even be there anymore for that matter. It's obviously not the easiest place to get to and I know it's been discussed before as a possible group challenge. I figured that not many have seen huggy_d1's note, so I thought I would give it a little more visibility. I'm still of the belief that Burke Lake Park is older by ~3 weeks (see the original submission with wrong coordinates - Here), but either way Elvis has not been seen in a while and he may have left the building. Quote Link to comment
+JoeCthulhu Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I've been wondering about this one for quite a while. I'm sort of surprized no one has even attempted it almost three years. Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I've been wondering about this one for quite a while. I'm sort of surprized no one has even attempted it almost three years. that plus only TWO finders? Might be a fun trip though. Quote Link to comment
+zygote2k Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Hey! I'll drive if any of you NOVA cachers want to tag along. Quote Link to comment
MapheadMike Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 The main problem is access. The find reports, plus the trip descriptions on confluence.org all report difficulties in finding access to that National Forest tract. It is apparently surrounded by private property. You should consider some research before driving down. Maybe contact the NFS District office and find out how they access that tract themselves. Just speaking for myself, I wouldn't want to spend hiking/caching time chasing down access issues, especially with the length of drive it would take to get there. Quote Link to comment
hobo dude Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I would be willing to go but would have to try and organize a date. I will be out of town until the end of Jan. Let me know if you are wanting to go. I could use the exercise and talking to some home owners. Quote Link to comment
+zygote2k Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 only dedicated cachers need apply. I am a land surveyor- I've been able to cross private property when the occasion arises. apparently other cachers have been to the site. all you gotta do is ask. Quote Link to comment
+zygote2k Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 anyone who is interested- please e-mail me and we can plan it. Quote Link to comment
+Airsafety Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Hiya Z, Please count me in for the 'Elvis Confluence' project. For planning purposes, I have a Honda Accord and can take two other cachers (with gear) in a carpool. We should prepare a cache to replace that one, should it be MIA. I have tons of camoed ammo cans ready to roll - I'm more than happy to donate one. ~Airsafety Geo Ninja Quote Link to comment
+DMflyer Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 My interest was pretty much the same as others. I have looked at the topo maps of the area and looks like a few possible access points. Knowing where the Forest Service land is would certainly help in this case though. I too have .50cal ammo cans ready to go and will take one with me when I go. Taking a recon trip up there would be the way to go. Landowner issues as stated, could be easily taken care of by just asking. There have to be some logging roads in the area too. Quote Link to comment
+RobAGD Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 BC - I would be intrested as my sundays are faily free for a while. Only problem Is i need to get a working GPS -R Quote Link to comment
+hwyman Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 I'd be interested... Hwy Quote Link to comment
+bigcall Posted January 8, 2005 Author Share Posted January 8, 2005 Rob, et. al. Unless the planets align, somehow I don't think I'll be able to make this one. I was getting back to VA fairly regularly last year. Looking ahead to this year, I'll be lucky to get back at all. Of course given the amount of geocaching I think I'll be able to do in the snow in Chicago this winter, you might have more luck with my V. [] The spoiler pic above looks funny compared to the one in the logs with the huge teeth marks on it. Looks like something big was pretty hungry. The idea to bring another container is a good one since the wash the bucket sat above has probably collected it again - and who knows what other creatures have stopped by for a visit in the last two years. Glad to see there's some interest in going after it. Quote Link to comment
+RobAGD Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 BC you have to come down for a visit ! Been rather warm here of late. Way better caching weather than Chicago -R Quote Link to comment
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