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Well, I sort of suspected this was going to happen..... I dont have any
specific recommendations for placing a traditional cache there as they seem
intent on picking them up.
User jeepers2 has contacted you with the following message:
Glenn- I received the following email today. You told me to let you know if this happened when I first set this up. Please let me know what I can do.... Jeepers2
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User fsranger has contacted you with the following message:
The Pioneer Cache located at UTM 15S E 581574 N 4154412 in the Paddy Creek Wilderness has been removed from the area and may be picked up the US Forest Service office located on 1103 South Jefferson in Ava, Missouri. If you would prefer the cache can be returned to you by mail if you provide a current address for return mailing.
Currently, the US Forest does not allow geocaching in designated wilderness areas, such as Paddy Creek. Leave No Trace standards are held in the highest regards in the wilderness at the Mark twain National Forest. As provided in the Wilderness Act, the wilderness experience is meant to be primitive and includes solitude that allows users to meet nature on their own terms. If you desire to geocache in the wilderness it would be in compliance if virtual cache was chosen that is natural to the area. Examples of such virtual cache would be scenic vistas, natural rock formations, springs, river bends, along with many other natural treasures found in our Ozark wilderness.
The US Forest Service understands that geocaching is an upcoming and popular recreational activity. There are many areas on the forest were geocaching may be authorized. Other less primitive national forest areas and trails may better meet your needs. Please feel free to contact your local US Forest Service Ranger District or me at (417) 683-4428 if you have any questions.
Thank you for your recreational interest in the Mark Twain National Forest.
Kale Horton Wilderness Ranger Mark Twain National Forest khorton@xxxxxxxxx 417-683-4428
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