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  • LSUFan : Please keep us informed
  • LSUFan : Will do Alice
  • SelgoJA : James has a heart cath Thursdayy morning. Please say a prayer for him.
  • theCigarman : I have booked site 36 at caney creek.
  • fishingmcman : i am booked for lot 34 june 28th trip to caney
  • NCgatorgirl : if I don't have to work that weekend, I'll come out for a day trip ...
  • tinkeringnut : I have site 31 for the 28th weekend.
  • tinkeringnut : I should have written down which 2 sites have the most sun as I am not sure now which 2 it is. Site 31 has max of 59 ft. It is the shortest one and since I have a 20 ft camper, I think I will get this one.
  • tinkeringnut : We went down to caney to look at the open spots 28 - 36. they all look good with good shade except for 31 & 32, but they are not bad. I'm thinking about # 29.
  • NCgatorgirl : ok. Thank you :)
  • LSUFan : OK, I think we just need to verify some settings, and it should be good to go. Ther eis always a little learning curve, and we'll get it going
  • LSUFan : «link»
  • NCgatorgirl : This was my first attempt at using it. It was flip flopping back and forth ... 50 ft this way... 26 ft that way .... 41 feet back the other way
  • LSUFan : Lets see if this link post correct:
  • NCgatorgirl : I'll go out in the middle of the golf course with it ...
  • LSUFan : You said the compass was spinning. Has this happened before or have you used that function
  • LSUFan : Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
  • LSUFan : I'm reading your garmin oregon 600 users manual online right now. This is taken from the section on compass calibration in it:
  • NCgatorgirl : or maybe not...lol
  • NCgatorgirl : I assume there is some kind of power generator in there?
  • NCgatorgirl : I wonder if the spillway itself interferes?
  • LSUFan : Another thing, even with electronic compasses is you don't want to be standing under power lines or such....as they interfere with the function x
  • NCgatorgirl : ohhhhhhhhhh.... good to know. This thing didn't come with much in the way of instructions. I may or may not have to work next Saturday .. I'll let you know.
  • LSUFan : We need to go over your settings
  • LSUFan : Jan, can you bring it to Logan's next Saturday. If it's like some units, you have to calibrate the compass.
  • NCgatorgirl : :(
  • NCgatorgirl : the garmin is no more accurate than my iphone... I just took it to the spillway where I haven't been able to find the caches and the pointer was spinning as badly as with my iphone... money wasted I suppose...
  • NCgatorgirl : very clever!!
  • 73Rebel : Check this out. I was looking at some caches in Virginia (doing a little preplanning). I came across this series. Look up GC3PBAO. Then using the map down at the lower right, click on it an zoom out to see this series. Pretty cool.
  • NCgatorgirl : went after a few caches today. Couldn't figure out the Garmin. Used the iphone...LOL ...

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Welcome to North Louisiana Geocaching

This site is dedicated to the North Louisiana geocaching community as a way for everyone to learn about the sport and to promote geocaching in a safe and ethical way. This site is also for all geocachers to exchange views and advice with each other by using the forums link, which is located at the top of this page. Please feel free to join our website, which is maintained by local geocachers who want to share their passion for the game with everyone.

 

 

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OK, I have found this site, now what exactly is this geocaching?

In short, geocaching is a worldwide scavenger hunt game utilizing global positioning satellites (GPS) to locate hidden containers (aka caches) that were placed out by other game participants. It is a family friendly game that encourages persons of all ages to get outside and visit places they may never ordinarily go. The premier website to search for caches in this area is www.geocaching.com. This is where all our local geocaches will be listed. You will need to register at their website to begin your hunt.

For a more thorough explanation on what GEOCACHING is, make sure to click on the frequently asked questions link below

http://www.geocaching.com/faq

Day Trips Around The Area

We are going to try something new, to use this part of the site to showcase cache sites that we think others may enjoy visiting and finding the geocaches located there, but are easily accessible in a single day road trip.

Louisiana's First GC2B2FB

The Mysterious Grave GC366R5

There She Blows GC2AZQ6

The three caches pertain to interesting local history and were all placed out by Fatman and Robin.

Louisiana's First is about possibly the first in Louisiana, but the only train robbery in north Louisiana.

The Mysterious Grave has a great story to it. You probably don't want to go at night after reading it.

There She Blows pertains to an oil well driller hitting a gas pocket, similar to what happened in Smackover, Arkansas.

When visiting these great caches, make sure to find all of Fatman and Robins caches in the area. They all have a history, and as with all their placements are of the full size variety that the kids (including the grown up ones) enjoy. No micros.

 

 

 

Meet and Greet

 

The North Louisiana Geocachers Saturday luncheon is now held at Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant

We try to meet every Saturday for lunch at 1:00 at Logan's Roadhouse in West Monroe. It's an open invitation for any/all geocachers to stop by and chat, eat, and all around socialize. Feel free to stop by and join in. Depending on how many we have, will dictate on where they seat us. The manager said he would do everything he could to accomodate us and make sure we all sit together. Just ask for the geocaching group when you show up.

Here are the coords to Logans.

N 32 30.300
W 092 09.539

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