Difference between revisions of "Cache Placement Guidelines"
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== Off Limits Sites == | == Off Limits Sites == | ||
Do '''not''' place a cache near: | Do '''not''' place a cache near: | ||
| − | *Schools | + | * Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| − | *Railroad tracks | + | * Railroad tracks |
| − | *Government buildings | + | * Government buildings |
| − | *Military installations | + | * Military installations |
| − | *Ecologically protected areas | + | * Ecologically protected areas |
| − | *Any place that has a policy against caches | + | * Any place that has a policy against caches |
== Quality == | == Quality == | ||
| − | * Consider the location prior to placing and listing the cache. | + | * Keep in mind that your hide may become someone's first geocache find. |
| − | ** Would | + | ** What impression of the hobby will they have after finding your cache? |
| + | ** Will they likely want to search for another one? | ||
| + | * Consider the location prior to placing and listing the cache. | ||
| + | ** Would you want to bring a friend to this spot? | ||
** Is this spot appropriate for the additional traffic (people & vehicles) that this cache could potentially bring to the area. | ** Is this spot appropriate for the additional traffic (people & vehicles) that this cache could potentially bring to the area. | ||
| − | * Consider the container you intend to use. | + | * Consider the container you intend to use. |
** Is it waterproof or will the contents, including paper log, get wet? | ** Is it waterproof or will the contents, including paper log, get wet? | ||
Revision as of 19:38, 26 August 2010
For the good of the caching community and those seeking your cache, consider the following prior to placing a cache.
General
- Respect all local laws and property rights.
- Seek permission to place the cache from the property owner/land manager.
- Do not dig, disassemble, or destroy property when placing or seeking a cache.
- Do not hide a cache where the location or the container will raise suspicion with people in the area or law enforcement.
- Use a clear container when possible and always mark the container as a geocache.
Off Limits Sites
Do not place a cache near:
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Railroad tracks
- Government buildings
- Military installations
- Ecologically protected areas
- Any place that has a policy against caches
Quality
- Keep in mind that your hide may become someone's first geocache find.
- What impression of the hobby will they have after finding your cache?
- Will they likely want to search for another one?
- Consider the location prior to placing and listing the cache.
- Would you want to bring a friend to this spot?
- Is this spot appropriate for the additional traffic (people & vehicles) that this cache could potentially bring to the area.
- Consider the container you intend to use.
- Is it waterproof or will the contents, including paper log, get wet?
