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MNMizzou · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

Many of the state parks we visited in the SE part of the state are doing hunting programs at various parts of November. I would for sure check the DNR's website for the specific park(s) you are planning to visit this month to make sure they are indeed open to those who are unarmed and not making a bold fashion statement in blaze orange.

BigSequoia · Geocacher Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 5

We made it! The weather was great (a bit chilly out on the water but hardly any wind). OUr able guid Marvin (Deb's husband) took us out and back with no problems. I got an e-mail from another group that was going out of Sportsmans Lodge on Sat so hopefully they made it as well. For Deb's crew she said she is done taking people out for the season and she believed Chris Ford was too. She also said the weather is supposed to get really cold starting this Wed. and the lake would freeze up soon after. If you still need to get out there Sportsman's Lodge might be your only shot and you better get up there quick. I would be surprized and impressed if anyone made it between Nov. 1st and the deadline.

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

andrewmcc · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 979

It is official. The Minnesota State Park's History Challenge will end on Dec 31st 2008.
Only 19 more history cache days. Let's go get em.
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dmnrec · Geocacher Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 478 Location: Duluth

I'm going down to the cities in January to do the oral exam for the State Park Assistant Manager positions and to prepare have been perusing the State Parks website...ran across this podcast where around the 7 minute mark, they mention the geocaching challenge:

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/podcasts/state_parks.html
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Jonas · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:13 am Post subject:

Julia and I stopped by the Mille Lacs Kathio State Park office this afternoon for the final cache and were informed that we were finders 88 and 89. Impressive number, well above what I would've expected for a challenge like this.

-Jonas

speedysk1 · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:39 am Post subject:

kumoorion · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:20 am Post subject: plans for next year

I was watching WCCO 10 o’clock news last night. They did a story on the Minnesota State park Geocaching History Challenge. They said that it about to end but there are plans for it to start back up in June 09. Did anyone else see that piece? I am looking for more info. My husband and I are very excited that the State Parks have plans to continue their geocaching series. I would just like to know more.
Thanks, Linda

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Pear Head · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: Re: plans for next year

BigSequoia · Geocacher Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 5

Well team BigSequioa swung through the final cache last saturday. We heard there would be some people coming in on sunday right behind us but we finished up and took coin #87. Anne (the female half of the team) was getting a bit crabby as we treked through the thigh high (for her) snow on the way out as we did a little off roading. When we found the cache I took to the box and gave her the log book to sign. I set the cache on the ground andgot on my knees to rummage through the goodies left inside. I slipped her engagement ring in the cache and gave the box back to her and asked her if anybody left anything worth taking. I think it will be tough to top the final cache for her. She forgot all about the deep snow on the way back to the office where her parents were waiting.

Took Daimond Ring, Left Nothing

Pear Head · Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject:

andrewmcc · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 979