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
• Learn more 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, letterboxes have their own personal stamps to mark the letterbox’s logbook.
• 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 by checking the current weather conditions before heading outdoors and use common sense and caution
• Exposure to snakes, insects and other wildlife is possible
• Be careful and have fun