Perhaps it would be good to get them to allow a presentation on what it is and answer questions. Jim Bensman "Nature Bats Last" _____ From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joe Taylor Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 5:53 PM To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [GeoStL] Re: IL State historic sites Considering Geocaching I forgot to include that this is from the Superindendant of Historic sites, Herself... Joe Taylor <rockey_f_squirrell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I wrote a letter a while back to get permission to place a cache at Fort Kaskaskia State historic site. After a long delay, I assumed they rejected,so I went and made a virtual point and placed one at a place that already had permission at Randolph County Lake. There was one before,m I turned itinto a Multi Cache. To see this Muli-Cache it is at http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1599c147-927a-4d6d-8f df-ac9159f14756 I finally about a month later get an email from State HIstoric Site officials. They are going to discuss geocaching at thier next monthly meeting. They will get back to me to let me know how it goes. This is the letter I got from Springfield IL concerning State Historic Sites ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- RE: geocaching Please forgive the delay in responding to your request for information on geocaching at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site. Your letter was forwarded to me for response. We have not had a request for this type of recreational activity before and do not have any regulations in place. However, it does sound like a fun experience. Since there are historic sites throughout the state, we need to develop a state-wide policy before we allow this activity at just one site. At our next state-wide site managers meeting, I will put this issue on the agenda for discussion. If the idea is well received, this activity may be available at locations throughout the State. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ This can be a major step forawrd for IL Geocaching. I know it does not have muchto do with SLAGA, but to help get a Statewide Policy in effect is an awesome thing to me. I hope this encourages others to do the same before placing a cache. Many caches go without permission and that really puts a wound for us. Site and land managers (most of them) are easy to talk with, but often need educating about what Geocaching is. I hope this works out!!! Joe Taylor IS IT FRIDAY YET? Check out my NEW Web Page Favorite GC - Stories <http://www.geocities.com/ljt3d/gps/fav> and Adventures Rockey the Flying Squirrell What is Geocaching? - What is Geocaching <http://www.geocaching.com/> (In case you are not in the Geocaching Mailing Groups) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Joe Taylor IS IT FRIDAY YET? Check out my NEW Web Page Favorite GC - Stories <http://www.geocities.com/ljt3d/gps/fav> and Adventures Rockey the Flying Squirrell What is Geocaching? - What is Geocaching <http://www.geocaching.com/> (In case you are not in the Geocaching Mailing Groups) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com