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Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
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Recreation - Geocaching
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for GPS (Global Positioning System) users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a GPS unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.
Geocaching Policy for the Daniel Boone National Forest.
The following rules apply when developing a geocache on this forest:
- Contact the District Ranger’s office prior to development in order to inquire about any designated and/or "off limit" areas and to learn interesting facts that may enhance the educational value of your virtual cache.
- Caches should last no more than one year. Notify the District Office upon removal.
- Access routes and caches should avoid fragile areas, such as rockshelters, caves, bogs, wetlands, steep slopes, historic structures, and other sensitive sites. Do not use areas closed to the public.
- Follow all posted information for developed recreation sites.
- Do not interfere with or detract from other visitors' experiences.
- Do not dig soil or cut vegetation when developing a cache.
- Caches should be no more than 2 gallons in size.
- Only virtual caches are allowed in the Red River Gorge. These caches are allowed by permit only.
- Caches must not contain any food or hazardous materials.
- Containers must be labeled on the outside so that it would not be mistaken as containing hazardous materials.
- Caches need to be public, no member only or subscription caches.
- Permits are required for commercial events.
- No caches are allowed in Clifty or Beaver Creek Wilderness.
- Encourage friends and fellow geocachers to follow these guidelines.
Author: Recreation Staff
Last Updated:
March 22, 2005
