Night caching

For those who have never tried it, geocaching at night is one of the most enjoyable times you can have. A few of my geocaching buddies like to get together at least once a month and head out for the day hoping to find 40-50 hides. Most of the time, this takes more time to complete then there is daylight available. And, not only does it increase the difficulty for most hides, some real fun adventures are in store, especially when you cache as as a group.

Last weekend was one of those times we got together to tackle a cache specifically created for night. Once you arrive at ground zero, you then proceed to each waypoint by shining your flashlight into the woods to illuminate the reflective markers. Sometimes these caches use reflective tape or Fire Tacks, which are trail markers that are amazingly reflective for night and low light conditions.

Although the cache was a little less of an adventure then what we were expecting, the northern Minnesota night made up for it. It is hard to explain the beauty and serenity you find while in the dark northwoods. A few us would have been content with setting up camp right there and spending the evening staring upward to the stars.

I'm sure you can appreciate the attraction we have to night caching in picture below...

















- See you on the trail!