SmileyPanda Geocaching Companion Blog

I am still relatively new to Geocaching.  I continue to become more experienced, but I still know I have more to learn. I want to use today's blog to pass along a few tips that I have picked up over the past few months. Without further delay: I bought a folding bike.  It folds small enough to fit in my trunk, but is big and versatile enough to actually be useful.  Mine is like a small version of a mountain bike. I make lists before a caching day so that I have the cache data loaded onto my device when I enter areas where there is no Internet signal. I carry two bags.  One bag has tweezers, replacement bags, pens (I bring extras), power bank, and waterproof paper.  Lots of this is for maintaining caches.  The other bag is used to carry liquids and light snacks, more cache rebuilding supplies, additional clothes and other useful things.  I bought a 4' wooden stick.  Probably the best geocaching money that I paid.  Mine has ...

In the last post, I was new to Geocaching.  I have since become more seasoned and experienced.  In this blog, I want to talk about a few of the placed that I liked, and you may consider hitting on your next run.... I will start in the north, and work south. Without further delay: Nashville to Ashland - if power trails are your thing, this one is a good one.  The driving is comparatively forgiving, and the caches are intact for the most part.  Nice easy trail for the most part, with some nice pulls nearby. Manchester TN - most caches I find in this area are well maintained and leave good parking options.  underrated and not enough cachers in this area in my opinion. Dalton GA - Haig Mill Lake Park - Newer, well-maintained, fun trail.  lots of interesting containers. Dahlonega, GA - Stomping grounds of 12stepkings... Lots of P and G in or near scenic areas Cumming, GA - Gingermerican ... If you pulled any of his, you know.. High quality...

 Geocaching Cultural insights at 278 finds... So you are looking for a new hobbie.. Yippie..  You chose Geocaching.... Easy hobby... I want to give some times to help you get more satisfaction out of your new found thrill.... Expect to be sore... my legs were sore for a solid week, and I had blisters that made walking uncomfortable.  Develop calloused skin, because I never knew how many pricker bushes there were out there until I started geocaching - I think I have found every one in Georgia, and gotten pricked by half of them.  I might recommend taking up yoga because you will have to bend in ways that a man in his 40s normally don't bend - and pulling muscles just by contorting my arm to reach for a magnetic box.  Not all regular sized caches have maggots, fire ants, standing water, spiders, slugs and grungy things of every type - just the ones that I decide to open when I get back to my car! Bees, wasps, and hornets oh my!  You are not...