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speedysk1
Past MnGCA Board
Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Location: Mound MN
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Hello all, 
it was my understanding that the parks would be contacting us, did i miss read something along the way? 
just checking.
Peace,
Joboo |
I thought so too, and some folks were contacted. However, I was planning a trip back home, which would take me past the park. I was hoping to take care of it at the same time, so I called the park and left a message. The park manager there called me back today. He is only there one day a week and has other parks to manage so he is busy. He told me they have a staff meeting tomorrow (3/26) that should be going over this. He anticipated getting the ammo can and materials then as well. I have a smaller park in a very rural area. There aren't many staff, 2 I think he said including himself, until Memorial Day. I just left a nice message on the voice mail, indicating who I was and what I was calling about and he returned my call when he returned to the park. If you have a small park, you may want to just leave a message. You should be able to find a phone number on the DNR site for the park.
My park manager is pretty excited about this too. He's really hoping we draw folks to the park. He is concerned that "the young folks" aren't getting out to the parks like they used to and is concerned about the general heath (financially or otherwise) of the park system.
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joboo
Geocacher
Joined: 18 Jan 2008
Posts: 177
Location: Hibbing
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Dave from McCarthy Beach St. Park contacted me this morning, now we're playing phone tag. lol
Peace,
Joboo |
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joboo
Geocacher
Joined: 18 Jan 2008
Posts: 177
Location: Hibbing
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I meet Dave at McCarthy Beach Park this afternoon, and set up a 3 stage multi for the park.
they had some really good ideas for each stage, so i just let them run with what they had.
Dave and i walked to each stage, and recorded the cords and we picked out 2 different final spots.
it should be a good hunt for everyone!!
Peace,
Joboo |
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jambro
Geocacher
Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 576
Location: Lino Lakes
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| Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Is there a contact list somewhere? I haven't heard from the park manager of my park yet, and I'd be glad to get ahold of him/her if I had a contact.
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jambro
Geocacher
Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 576
Location: Lino Lakes
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| Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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OK, I actually found the park on the DNR website along with a phone number. I just called and left a message for the park manager and will hopefully hear back soon.
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EskoClimber
Past MnGCA President
Joined: 24 May 2005
Posts: 809
Location: Duluth area
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| Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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I would start contacting the park that you have adopted at this point since the caches need to go thru the DNR approval process to make sure they aren't placed in sensitive areas.
I'm going through the Guidline sheet and will post it here by Sunday at the latest. The park manager or the deligated contact at the park should also have the sheet. Just to make sure I will be posting it here after I read it completely and make sure any problems are addressed.
I am also sure that there will be issues I never even thought of as well.
ANYWAY, keep up the good work folks. |
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bflentje
Geocacher
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 3654
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| Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Kris Backlund, at Sakatah Lake SP, said they were given a 13 page document loaded with guidelines from their meeting last weel. I'll find out tomorrow what's in the document. |
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jambro
Geocacher
Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 576
Location: Lino Lakes
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| Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Talked with the park manager at Lake Maria yesterday, I'll be out there Thursday and Friday to find a spot and hide the cache.
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herrwald
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Joined: 12 May 2004
Posts: 27
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
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| Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going up to Mille Lacs Kathio tomorrow to meet with the assistant park manager and pick out hiding spots.
Anything in the guidelines I need to know before I go? |
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EPMinnesota
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Joined: 13 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I've heard from my park liason and will be meeting with her tomorrow at the park to look at what they have in mind. Looking forward to it! |
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former hawkeye
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Joined: 14 Dec 2005
Posts: 270
Location: Moorhead
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| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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According to my Park Ranger, coordinates deadline is April 7th.
Saturday I got to take my coordinates with the ranger approving the location in person. I was surprised at the amount of snow(ice) on the trails. I placed one of my personal TBs in the box "Go Super Blue" as an extra treat 
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Red_Devil35
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Joined: 26 Apr 2006
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Location: Practically South Dakota!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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I met with the manager at Big Stone Lake yesterday, we set up a nice multi to showcase the areas of the park she wants people to see.
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princessB
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Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 4
Location: out state minnesota and beyond...
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| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Yep-co-ords in by April 7th...kick-off May 11th according to one of my park managers..he's got a lot of paperwork involved...so any x-tra help from us is greatly appreciated...i've got a demonstration park and am planning on helping out on their open house June 1st...and may need x-tra advise from any of you...thanks |
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EskoClimber
Past MnGCA President
Joined: 24 May 2005
Posts: 809
Location: Duluth area
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Final changes to the sign up list are in. I'm going to make a HUGE mass email to everyone with the guidlines attached today (Monday, March 31, 2008) so everyone has them in their hands.
This thread is going to be locked and the future posts will be in the Challenge thread.
Park Relations --> Mn State Park Geocaching History Challenge |
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Pear Head
Past MnGCA President
Joined: 04 Apr 2004
Posts: 5594
Location: north of Duluth
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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Locked.
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