The Environment and GPS Treasure Hunting
One of the
most important aspects of searching for a cache is that it allows you to
be “with” nature. At the same time you are visiting interesting natural
and cultural heritage sites, near many of our communities.
Connecting with and enjoying our natural resources is
important to all outdoor enthusiasts. The GPS treasure hunt and searching
for caches is a real ecotourism activity.
You can Make A Difference Environmentally (M.A.D.E.)
principle by practicing the following:
- In your daypack or pocket take along a container
or bag for collecting any trash that may have been left by others. Cans,
glass, bottles, cups and paper still seem to make their way to the
landscape. Pack along a pair of light gloves for picking up trash.
- Practice good hygiene by taking along that
garden trowel and bury your human waste in the organic layer. Always keep
these “personal privies” considerable distance from water.
- Practice no trace camping by leaving no marks on
trees, tape, nails, or otherwise.
- Use existing fire pits or create one that is
small and close to the water’s edge. Portable stoves are best for day
trips when fires are not necessary for warmth.
- If you are motorized recreationalist, mountain biker or equestrians,
stay on the trails. Dismount to find your caches.
- Use good trail etiquette and yield the right of
way to walkers/hikers. Stop and have a conversation, you are all out
there for the same reasons.
- If you find or witness any “crimes of nature” –
such as garbage infractions, poaching or environmental degradation call
Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or your local Crime Stoppers telephone
number. Be a reporter only, license plate numbers are important bits of
information.
- For ATV riders "the responsible riding of an ATV on a well signed,
mapped and identified trail is an environmental solution."
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