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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.
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Bass Lake Park
Physical Address
900 Bass Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Mailing Address
PO Box 8
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: (919) 557-2496
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Steve McElhaney
Bass Lake Park NaturalistPhone: (919) 557-2906