mjp303's Geoblog

Jun 30, 2007

Tiny Park

By: rwclady Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Big park, tiny park. Every park deserves a cache! Thanks for doing your part. mjp303

Where does this go?

By: rwclady Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

This was a fun cache! Enroute I saw lots of interesting things: blooming artichokes; plum, apricot, pear, and apple trees; and a cat waiting patiently above a gopher hole for a little snack. I forgot my pen and had to walk the path twice, but really didn't mind. TFTC! mjp303

Jun 22, 2007

CaCaCamp CuCuCutter Road

By: richchips Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Appropriately enough, John, Ted, and I found this cache on our way to the camp. Taking the trail, it was an easy stroll and find. Thanks for a warm-up to the weekend's activities! mjp303

Jun 18, 2007

Bay Area Quadrangle Challenge

By: mjp303 Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Congratulations to PurplePeople for meeting the BAQC requirements, and receiving the coordinates to the final cache!

Jun 17, 2007

4th annual GBES Geocaching & Navigational Rally

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

A big THANK YOU to everyone who planned, organized, and executed a fantastic rally! Your incredible effort so that all of us could have a great time exploring in, above, and around Virginia City was very much appreciated: It's our third rally and we're planning to return for more! What an incredible bit of good luck on the jacket raffle, too. Thanks for the great memories. mjp303

Pioneer Point

By: HarKanGeo Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

There doesn't seem to be any connection between the monument and the associated buildings...strange. Obviously quite a bit of history here though. TFTC. mjp303

Cave Rock Trail Head

By: vaccine Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

We were pretty sure we'd found the correct parking spot, but the first 50 yards of the trail were buried under a carefully placed pile of cut branches. This must be some county supervisor's idea of a good idea to discourage folks from hiking to Cave Rock, huh? (It's not working, BTW!) After searching for a few moments in all of the 1.5 terrain locations, we decided to press on to the Cave Rock cache. In the meantime, a conversation with the cache owner (aren't cell phones great!?!) shed some light on things. Eventually we found the cache about 10' down a steep slope of loose dirt (definitely not a 1.5 anymore!) From the way it was carefully placed, and considering all the disturbance up on the trail, we think some well meaning cacher relocated it. In any case, with authorization from vaccine, the cache is returned to it's correct location. TFTC! mjp303

Elev. 6555

By: vaccine Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

On our way back from the GBES rally, I realized that we were within striking distance of vaccine's two Tahoe area caches. What a great spot with million dollar views! We really felt like we were on the top of the world. People in boats waved hello and passing cars tooted their admiration. The scramble up the rocks in the last few feet was a lot of fun. Plenty of non-cachers have found the ammo can and signed the log, but fortunately everything is fine shape. I tried to conceal it better than I found it, but I think this one's just going to have to rely on the goodwill of folks who are willing to make the effort to climb this rock. Traded a mauison pin for a Lake Tahoe pin, and left a TB. Thanks for showing us this spot! mjp303

Shot Rock

By: Scoobert Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Great view of Sierra granite rock formations! I loved the hide. mjp303

Caples Lake Resort

By: Adopted by SNSpencer From TahoeBerne Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

Exploring Hwy 88, we stopped to enjoy Caples Lake. Plans are in the works to return for an extended stay! TFTC. mjp303

Hope Valley

By: Just a Short Walk & Along for the Ride Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

What a beautiful spot. We loved the drive up to Carson Pass and the chance to stretch our legs and find an older cache along the way. mjp303

Jun 16, 2007

Adventure Cache 7 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

We found this cache while enjoying the beauty and challenge of the GBES rally. Lots of bumps; Lots of dust; lots of twists and turns; lots of incredible views, and memories to last a lifetime. TFTC! mjp303

Quite a Washoe Lake View - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Is This One Steep Enough for You? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Marlette/VC Aqueduct Blvd. - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

This is the Virginia City Aqueduct - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

X Knob Viewpoint Sits Above the X - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Crown Pt Ravine Never Looked Like This - Rally 07

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Used to be Many Mills Around Here - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

So, this is Spanish Ravine? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Below the Top of Ophir Hill - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Is this a Meadow or was this a Mill? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Above Jumbo in American Ravine - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 6 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 5 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 4 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

The BLM Hangout - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 3 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Just Below (and Above) Quilici Dam - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

A View of the Carson River - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

A Lone Tree in the Road

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Where ?s the Desert Peach? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 2 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Sunrise Pass Road - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Have an O ? Pi�on? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 1- Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Some Kind of Camp Site - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Just Behind that Juniper - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

'06 UFO Hill - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Reflector Road - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

General Store Memories - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

And the Rally Begins - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Checkpoint X2 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Checkpoint X1 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Checkpoint X - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Checkpoint 2 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Checkpoint 1 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Pockets in the Rocks - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Lahontan Valley View - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Quaken Aspens aka: Quakies - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

This is Transmitter City - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

A Carson Valley View - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Looks Like a Mars Excavation - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Are You Ready to Begin Again? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

At The Foot Of Rick's Hill - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Lookin' at Reno at Nite - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Below the X - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

A Great Lunch Spot - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

American Flat - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Lyon County Utilities - Rally 2007

By: GBESGeocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Linehan Fire - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

V & T Rail Bed - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

A Cool Powerline Road - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Score During The Rally with Geolinux - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Jun 10, 2007

The Canyon Reloaded

By: PurplePeople Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I was in the neighborhood this afternoon so I thought I'd make a quick stop. Lots of comings and goings even for a Sunday. TFTC. mjp303

Neighborhood Island

By: ahdorabell Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Nearly 50 years represented on that plaque. Thanks for pointing out a bit of neighborhood trivia! mjp303

Jun 9, 2007

Ask Your Parents

By: UncleTom Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

This was a fun puzzle to work out. The solution came in stages, making a guess and trying the possiblities until everything fit. If there's a historical approach to figuring the solution, I'd love to know about it. TFTC! mjp303

Jun 6, 2007

A Stage Born Kid

By: Roman 8:28 Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

When it finally came, this was a satisfying find, although, honestly, without the infinite patience of the cache owner I'd still be scratching my head. After finally solving the puzzle, it didn't help that I had developed a serious case of cache blindness. Anyhow, it's over now, but when ever I see 'A stage born kid' being performed, I'll think of this cache! Thanks. mjp303

Jun 3, 2007

Happy St. Patricks Day!!

By: Adamski Adventurers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

We were returning from camping at Big Basin SP, but will be back this way in a few weeks for the Cub-On. Judging by the traffic coming down the road, there's probaby one this weekend too. TFTC. mjp303

Forecast

By: bctom Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Thanks for showing us this beautiful spot. We loved the easy hike along the fire road, and the views at the end. There were plenty of lizards and we spent quite awhile watching them sun on an ancient stone trail marker. There's lots of PO springing up among the dying grass on final approach to the cache so watch out! TFTC. mjp303

Spur of the Moment 1

By: Calikat Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

On the way back from camping at Big Basin SP, we needed a little breather to calm our queasy stomachs. Whew! That's a twisty road. Thanks for providing the distraction. mjp303

Jun 2, 2007

Connector Cache

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Work to make the trail that this cache lies on ADA accessible is going on in the first 100 yards. Brave that, and you've got yourself a private trail to the ridge. Thanks for dropping a crumb for us to follow! mjp303

Old Growth Cache

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

As noted before, muggle city! The guy on the payphone was too involved in his conversation to pay me any mind. A stealth cache in the forest: that's a first for me. Heh! mjp303

Big Hihney Cache

By: Chickasaw Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

After working our way up to the ridgeline, we appreciated a comfortable spot to rest with a nice, big cache. The kids pawed over everything and much trading ensued. Trinkets for them, a smilie for me, and time spent outdoors as a family: priceless! TFTC. mjp303

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