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Historical Marker - Ride the Underground Railroad
Geocaching, History

Ride the Underground Railroad

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Locationless caches and the language of location. The end of locationless geocaches was a sad but necessary part of the game’s evolution. They were brought into the game at a time when there were few physical geocaches. And they brought some fun elements. Ride the Underground Railroad still stands out to this day as an example of why many of us loved them. Who would have thought there was a station near where I lived? Would I have known if researching for the locationless didn’t bring me to it?

The King Reimagined
cemetery

Sky King’s Final Landing Place

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Sky King’s Final Landing Place. Kirby Grant may have passed, but as long as people tell tales of the pilot in the West who helped those in need, Sky King will live. And as long as a geocacher needs inspiration, he will be there.

Preserving our History - manzanar memorial
History, Justice

Reclaiming History

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Many of us have cached at our parks and historical sites. Some, like a virtual at the Manzanar relocation camp, may be disturbing, but that is what makes it all the more important to experience. Presidential orders are forcing many parks to remove exhibits. Reclaiming history has never been so important. We have a duty to preserve it, for ourselves, for the things we have learned, and a woman named Kiyo.

Albion River is the queen of rivers all
Fun, Rivers, Scenic

The Queen of Rivers All

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When kayak-caching I heard this song in my mind: “The Albion River is the Queen of Rivers All.” But it was also true that the Albion Snag is king of all the snags. Even if you don’t find a container, remember the song and its its refrain, “we are somebody o.”

Emily’s Bridge Returns
Ghosts, Scenic

The Mystery of Emily’s Bridge

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Emily’s Bridge Returns, a Vermont covered bridge with a ghost story. There may or may not be no ghosts, but even its popularity as an instagram site cannot detract from its mystique. And in the background, you might hear a song for Emily . . .

Dobby Memorial in Wales - Rowling needs to talk to Dobby
Scenic, Justice

Rowling Needs to Talk to Dobby

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Dobby’s Grave emerged as a spontaneous tribute to a fictional character who was real enough to be mourned. He became a symbol that went beyond the book or movie. JK Rowling needs to talk to Dobby about the importance of freedom and respect.

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