Geocaching and Letterboxing

Geocaching

• Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS enabled devices
• Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
• Get coordinated and map out caches you want to find by signing up for a free basic membership at www.geocaching.com.

Park-owned caches in and around Bass Lake

• Dog up a tree: N 35 38.473, W 078 48.456
• Help 2 Open: N 35 38.213, W 078 48.663
• Sliding Numbers: N 35 38.333, W 078 49.064
• The Cache All: N 35 38.248 W 078 48.792
• A Bridge Over Puzzled Waters: N 35 38.180 W 078 49.211
• Stuck On You: N 35 38.425 W 078 49.494

Letterboxing

• Letterboxing is a hobby the combines hiking, treasure hunting and creative expression.
• Family activity everyone can enjoy
• Participants seek hidden letterboxes by following clues that are posted online.
• Participants record their discoveries in their personal journals with the help of rubber stamps that are part of the letterboxes.
• In addition, letterboxers have their own personal stamps to mark the letterbox’s log book.
• Get clues and names of nearby letterboxes at www.atlasquest.com.

Letterboxes in Bass Lake Park

• Hooty Hoot Hoot
• Sneaky Snake
• Reptile or Amphibian

Safety reminders

• Geocaching, letterboxing, hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities involve risk to both persons and property.
• There are many variables including, but not limited to, weather, fitness level, terrain features and outdoor experience that must be considered prior to seeking or placing a cache or letterbox.
• Be prepared for your journey and be sure to check the current weather and conditions before heading outdoors and use your common sense and caution.
• Exposure to snakes, insects and other wildlife is possible.
• Be careful and have fun.