Geocachers of Southeast Tennessee

[AB4N]

The policy for geocaching in Hamilton County Parks was ironed out a few months ago, but I forgot to publically post it before now. Too many other things on my mind I guess.

There has been a false rumor going around that ammo cans are not allowed as containers in Hamilton County parks. When I was working with Ron Priddy and Kevin Brady I specifically asked about ammo cans because of this rumor, and was told that so long as the military markings were painted over and the cans clearly labeled as geocaches that they could be used. They just didn't want their park security guards running across something that looked paramilitary or possibly a bomb.

Here is the text of the actual agreement that was reached:

Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Geocaching Land Use Policy
Hamilton County Parks & Recreation has no objection to the geocaching activity based on understanding of the following conditions:
? There will be no use, possession, or distribution of illegal substances involving geocaching on Hamilton County property.
? Geocaching will not cause site disturbance such that either the placement or search of a geocache causes any type of damage.
? Caches will not be placed in or near restricted areas.
? All geocache containers shall be clearly marked on their exterior to identify them as geocaches and shall include contact information.
? Hamilton County Parks & Recreation retains the rights to terminate permission for the use of property at any time as it pertains to individual or all geocaches.
? This permission conveys no property rights, grants no exclusive use, and in no way restricts the general public's privilege of using public land.
? Hamilton County assumes no liability and undertakes no obligation or duty (in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise) to you or to any third party for any damages to property (real or personal) or personal injuries (including death) arising out of or in any way connected with your performance of activities which are the subject of this statement of no objection.
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Location, Location, Location

[Craziecacher]

I just hid 4 caches in Shackleford Ridge Park ( didn't submit 'em; sattelite reception was sorry, so I wanted to reshoot the coordinates in the next couple of days)- The containers I used are mostly micros, much too small for one of the label stickers identifying it as a geocache. I guess this means I gotta retrieve 'em...

[AB4N]

[Craziecacher]

Another option is to use a sharpie or paint marker to write the word "Geocache" on the container. They make all colors and most containers can be marked this way.[/quote]
Now THAT's doable

[fakefunk]

"They just didn't want their park security guards running across something that looked paramilitary or possibly a bomb."
Just for the record they do no have security guards. The rangers are actually Sworn Police Officers. They had to complete police academy and qualify to all of TN P.O.S.T standards. Another note they have all been trained in the area of explosives identification. The truth is they do not want the cleanup and landscaping guys coming across it and not knowing what it is and causing alarm. Sorry if I seem a bit rude on this one but when someone goes through what a police officer goes through to complete academy they deserve to not be mistaken with security guards.