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September 13, 2006 / Wednesday
Cache + Bush = ???
One week into this geocaching thing, it seems that all the caches I've been unable to find are hidden in bushes, or some sort of widespread bush-like ground covering. I'm doing something wrong, but I'm not sure what. I don't want to stomp all over the plants in my search; I assume that caches should be reachable without disturbing the surrounding area too much, or at all. So what's the trick? How do I find a cache in a bush? Someone please enlighten me.
September 13, 2006 12:58 PM | Geocaching
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In MA, most caches are not found in bushes. 99% of the time, a cache in the woods is either in or under a downed tree, under or concealed by rocks, or at the base of a tree that has lots of exposed roots that provide shelter for the cache. In some rare instances, the cache might be hanging from a pine variety of tree. Tree and bushes that lose too much foliage make for crappy hiding places. I have seen two really cool caches that involved elaborate rope/pulley systems that suspended the cache high above in the tree tops. What are the difficulty ratings on these caches?
Posted by: Josepi at September 14, 2006 05:47 AM
Ah, yes, the trees and bushes around here don't shed every fall, so I guess that's why we have a lot more bush cahces. Bummer for me! The difficulty ratings are low on the ones that have kicked my butt; 1 to 2 stars. I'm just bad with bushes, I guess.
Posted by: Viv at September 14, 2006 10:49 AM