Geo-Art: We Have Some Of It Here!

Recently, Geocaching.com posted some pictures on Facebook that illustrated various cache series that were placed in such a way as to create high-altitude art. In other words, if you look at the geocaching map, you will see various shapes and letters formed by the placement of caches. There are three cache series right here on the Avalon that, while not as elaborate as some of the formations produced in other areas, provide for some interesting artwork.

Google Earth is great for plotting cache series. (click to enlarge)

Two of the pieces of artwork are actually our own. The first was formed in the shape of a music note and is called Music is Life: Mega Series. The formation is comprised of a series of 20 puzzle caches that revolve around the theme of music. The cacher must first solve each of the puzzle caches before setting out to find the actual caches. The following caches make up this series:

#1. Guitar (GC3T488)	#11. Saxophone (GC3T4A7)
#2. Cymbals (GC3T48G)	#12. Genre: Christian (GC3T4AC)
#3. Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (GC3T48N)	#13. Genre: Folk (GC3T4AD)
#4. Genre: Country (GC3T48X)	#14. Bagpipes (GC3T4AE)
#5. Sound (GC3T492)	#15. Harmonica (GC3T4AG)
#6. Genre: Classical (GC3T499)	#16. Drums (GC3T4AM)
#7. Genre: Hip Hop & Rap (GC3T49D)	#17. Digital Audio (GC3T4AR)
#8. Violin (GC3T4A1)	#18. Accordion (GC3T4AX)
#9. Genre: Pop (GC3T4A3)	#19. Bugle (GC3T4B2)
#10. Cajon (GC3T4A6)	#20. Trumpet (GC3T4B4)

The cross formation is inside the red box. (click to enlarge)

The next formation is also one of ours. After creating a puzzle cache series (which isn’t very hard), I set out to try and create a physical series of caches to make a formation. You see, puzzle cache series are easy because you can place the actual caches anywhere. A physical cache series is much harder as all of the caches have to be where the formation dictates that they be. Therefore, some caches might involve a bit of severe bushwhacking, which is the case for one or two of the caches in this series. The series is called The Way and resembles a cross. Since we are Christians, it was only fitting that we would honor God with our geocaching! The caches in this series are as follows:

• The Way #1 (GC3VABR)
• The Way #2 (GC3VAC0)
• The Way #3 (GC3VAC5)
• The Way #4 (GC3VAC7)
• The Way #5 (GC3VAC8)
• The Way #6 (GC3VACA)
• The Way #7 (GC3VACC)
• The Way #8 (GC3VACF)
• The Way #9 (GC3VAD4)
• The Way #10 (GC3VAD7)
• The Way #11 (GC3VADA)
• The Way #12 (GC3VADE)

Twenty caches form a musical note. (click to enlarge)

The next formation was actually the first one created here and was the creation of our geocaching friends Gilligan and MaryJane. It is called Newfoundland Who’s Who and is comprised of 17 puzzle caches that highlight a famous Newfoundlander. All of the actual caches are located on Bell Island which is worth a visit by itself. The caches in this series are as follows:

• Harry Hibs (GC3NVX1)
• AllanHawco GC3NW1H)
• Bob Cole (GC3NW30)
• Joan Morrissey (GC3NXBD)
• Rick Mercer (GC3NXCN)
• Wayne Johnston (GC3NY04)
• Cathy Jones (GC3NYET)
• David Blackwood (GC3NZVW)
• Ron Hynes (GC3P01A)
• Daniel Cleary (GC3P02G)
• Great Big Sea (GC3PA4G)
• Bob Bartlett (GC3PA4P)
• Bernice Morgan (GC3PA50)
• Christopher Pratt (GC3PA58)
• Minnie White (GC3PC26)
• Gordon Pinsent (GC3PC3A)
• Rick Hillier (GC3PE82)

If you would like to look at more creative cache series artwork, please click here. Also, why not try and create your own? If you do, please drop us a line and let us know. We would love to highlight it here at Caching Heaven.

Until next post, Happy Caching!

Frank (Jewel)

Cache The River #6 Event

There was a pretty good turnout. (click to enlarge)

The Manuels River Heritage Society held its 6^th annual geocaching event this past Sunday. Cache the River #6 was held as part of the annual Kelligrews Soiree, a summer celebration taking place over the entire Conception Bay South (CBS) area. While it was difficult to guage the actual number of attendees, I would estimate that about 40 people or more participated.

The chalet at Manuels River Park. (click to enlarge)

As is stated on their website, Manuels River is located in the town of Conception Bay South, twenty minutes drive from St. John’s the capital of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. It is approximately 14 km long, running from Thomas Pond to Conception Bay. The Manuels River Linear Park has become a key recreational resource for the Town of Conception Bay South and the region. Resources include an internationally recognized geological formations and fossils, a variety of natural environments and some of the most tranquil settings to be found in the area.

Hotdog, refreshment and chat time. (click to enlarge)

The event started at 1PM with all visitors logging their name on the sign-up sheet, also known as the log sheet. The staff then handed out cache sheets containing the coordinates and clues for older and yet-to-be-released caches. This year, they placed six new caches to complement the twelve existing caches along the river. Some cachers had never been here before so they had 18 caches awaiting them.

Diego with the bedpan, soon to go to New Brunswick. (click to enlarge)

As promised, the geocaching team of 48degrees brought the bed pan, a large trackable that was featured in an article in our local paper, The Telegram. The actual name on the trackable is In Memoriam Stammtisch Burgschänke. This bedpan was an original decoration in the Burgschänke in Cadolzburg. From April 2006 until May 2008 the Burgschänke was the event location for the regulars table. To remember those times, the lady of the house donated her bedpan in order to make it travel all over the world! The bed pan wants to visit only events or regulars tables. With its sheer size, it wouldn’t fit in very many regular caches anyway. It is not to be used in it´s original meaning! The owners also want cachers to provide pictures from the visited events! Diego, of Diego and Dora, grabbed the pan from its previous holders and will take it to an event in New Brunswick.

What a wonderful cake! (click to enlarge)

At about 3PM, all cachers were invited back for hot dogs, cupcakes, and refreshments. The Manuels River Heritage Society held a drawing for six prizes. The First To Find (FTF) prize for the event was awarded to Piglet1. Then, the remaining five prizes were drawn, with a mixture of veteran and new cachers taking the loot. Afterwards, the staff cut a beautiful cake that resembled a cache with trinkets. At the end of the festivities, some cachers left for other destinations while others stayed to either chat a bit or go find the remaining caches along the river.

On behalf of all cachers, I would like to thank the Manuels River Heritage Society for holding another successful event! A great time was had by all and the event resulted in the sport being introduced to many new people. Great job, everyone!

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