Geocaching: Nature Scavenger Hunt

Geocaching, a high-tech treasure-hunting game, is played worldwide by adventure seekers equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.

Geocache Guidelines

1. Patrons must receive approval from the M-NCPPC Park Ranger Office prior to placing a cache. In most cases, patrons will be advised of a decision within five (5) business days.
2. A transparent container is required.
3. DO NOT use PVC pipe, ammo cans or any other Military looking container that may cause alarm if a non-participant happens upon the cache. Micro containers are allowed at the discretion of the M-NCPPC Park Rangers.
4. DO NOT dig any holes or disturb the surrounding environment. DO NOT attach caches to live trees.
5. DO NOT place the cache in plain view. Attempt to conceal the cache to minimize the chance that a non-participant will spot it, which could cause worry, theft or vandalism.
6. Caches should be at least 100 yards from playgrounds and schools.
7. Clearly mark the container with the appropriate identification, such as “Geocaching.com” and the name of the cache. Place a stash-note inside explaining the sport to any nonparticipant who may discover the cache.
8. As a cache seeker or a cache owner, you must abide by the dawn to dusk parks hours of operation, as well as all other parks rules, regulations, and guidelines.
9. Any cache that is not maintained or becomes in disrepair, will be removed and archived through Geocaching.com.