Author: Team Tierra Buena Date: To: listserv Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Thoughts on Reading the Weekly Cache Notification
It seems that while the rangers were out picking up the caches in the
Superstitions this weekend, a new one was placed -- on Black Mesa, about
four miles northwest of Weaver's Needle. In other words, right where it
shouldn't be, in designated wilderness. The person/team that placed it
has been registered for awhile, but only has a few finds. I've never
seen the name before, and I assume they don't subscribe here, but I
don't know that. I also don't know that this hider didn't ask for and
obtain permission, but I think it's safe to say that's unlikely.
Now put a ranger's hat on and ask yourself how you feel about that
cache. Surely the rangers neither know nor care who is affiliated with
what. They just know that caches are literally being placed faster than
they can remove them. It's in all probability an unfortunate
coincidence, but I'd bet money it reinforces in their minds that
prohibition and confiscation are the right things to do.
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