In like a lamb...

Well we all know the old saying "In like a Lion, out like a Lamb" and it's vice versa. I write this as a freezing drizzle just started roaring down seconds ago outside the window. We were treated to an early warm up and now the temps are dropping again. It's not all bad though as I see pictures posted of new adventures cachers are sharing and warm weather on it's way back soon enough.

As we start finding ourselves on the trail more and more we remind each other to be prepared for the hazards of the trail. Sunblock, Bug Spray (yep, the ticks are back!), Water, an Emergency Poncho along with other prepatory items are great, but don't forget the single best piece of safety is information. Let your loved ones know where you're heading out to. If you change your destination, leave a voicemail or text to let someone know. Go caching with a friend if you can, but just stay in touch with the world while you're out "escaping" for an afternoon (especially if you're going with young children!!).  Review your emergency plan with your kids and caching partners, too.  Let people know if you have any medical condition they should be aware of like allergies.  Something as simple as eating your trail mix and not realizing the person you're with is highly allergic to it could ruin a great afternoon.

Think first, have a plan and be safe out there friends!  Enjoy the return of longer days and more caches to be found :)

    We can rebuild it...  bigger... better... brighter...  and it didn't even cost $6 million!  Thank you to all our local cachers and to our not so local sponsors for your help in getting the new NEPAGeocachers Banner Project II from start to completion.  Look for this new addition proudly displayed at upcoming events and gatherings of NEPAG all over northeast PA. 

    The school year has started, the yard work is about done, the light is ending earlier and we're retiring to the comfort of warm blankets as the cold settles in.  Don't let that stop you from enjoying caching more than ever though!  Less tree cover means better signals.  Colder weather means less ticks and mosquitoes.  Fall and early winter are by far some of the best times and conditions for caching all year!  Get out there and pack them in before the snow arrives.  If you can't get out, write some articles about your summer caching experience and submit them for publishing here at NEPAG.  We have holiday vacations coming up soon and time to do both so let's hear from your geo experiences.  Tell us all about it!