Washington DC
March 20-26th
Geocaching
On our last day in DC, Jimmy and I
actually got to spend the morning together so we decided to find a few
geocaches! What better way for the two of us to find the less obvious places to
visit in DC. I've also included a few geocaches that I happened across while I
was adventuring alone during the week.
Click a picture to see a larger view.
N 38° 53.753 W 077° 01.945 This cache site is located just off of the DC Mall area. This general was fundamental in the development of many of the strategems that are currently employed by our Armies today. To retain credit for this cache visit, please e-mail answers the following questions: 1) Who is this General? 2) What is in his right hand? 3) What are the names of the campaigns listed on the walls immediately to the south? |
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Our Log:
March 26
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jretz
(40 found) |
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Answer #1: John J. Pershing Answer #2: Binoculars |
Answer #3: Western Front and... |
The Meuse-Argonne Campaign |
N 38° 53.753 W 077°
01.900 This virtual cache is to allow the geocacher to rest, reflect, and to cool down after geocaching activities. The fountains spray water into the air, in effect chilling the air in the immediate vicinity. With it's proximity to the metro system at coordinates N38' 54.026 W77' 01.920, this cache provides an easy exit to go home by. To retain credit for this virtual cache, answer the following questions: 1) What is the name of this place? 2) In what year was it dedicated? |
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Our Log:
March 26
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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Answer #1: Freedom Plaza |
Answer #2: 1980 |
Jimmy checking the coordinates |
N 38° 53.706 W 077°
02.179 Near the White House, there are a number of gardens with special trees that have been donated for various reasons over the span of time after the white house has been constructed. To claim credit for this virtual cache, please email to my profile address via geocaching.com the answers to these questions: 1) What type of tree this is? Specifically, I need to know what current species (today) that it is. Not what it was originally. 2) The ceremony involving this tree was started by whom? 3) What was the date of the first occasion for this ceremony? |
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Our Log:
March 26
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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Answer #1: Colorado Blue Spruce Answer #2: Started by Calvin Coolidge Answer #3: on Christmas Eve 1923 |
The National Christmas Tree |
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N 38° 53.707 W 077° 02.194 Interesting spot . I've been here many times and never noticed it. To verify your find, E-mail the above link and tell me what it is and the date on the East side. Great spot @ X-mas time. Parking is the worst thing you'll encounter. |
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Our Log:
March 26
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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Answer: Zero Milestone June 14, 1920 |
The View from the Zero Milestone |
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N 38° 53.355 W 077°
03.021 |
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Our Log:
March 20
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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The Honest Man |
And his View |
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The Summer House
While not an actual house, that's what it's called. This is one of my favorite "secret places" in the area. To get credit for this cache please email me how many gateways there are to get into the "house". (to view the rest of the cache commentary, click on link above) |
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Our Log:
March 22
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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The Summer House |
There are 3 gateways to get into the "house" |
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Capitol View
If you are a resident or planning to visit the city, this is a must see spot. This is a historic location where the inaugural podium is placed. The spot marks the place that many of our Presidents were sworn into office. Be sure to bring your camera for this fantastic view of the city. |
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Our Log
March 22
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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View from the terrace |
Madeline on the Terrace after the Capitol Tour |
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N 38° 53.308 W 077° 00.758 A 'virtual cache' is a location (usually without a log book). 'Cache finders' wishing to claim credit for ACTUALLY VISITING THIS VIRTUAL CACHE should answer the following question: WHAT ARE THE MIDDLE TWO of the four words engraved in stone above the flagpole and front entrance? Logged entries on the website should be accompanied by a separate email to the 'cache hiders', which correctly answers the question, to assure 'cache seekers' entry is not deleted. (for more cache commentary and info, click on link above) |
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Our Log:
March 22
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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US Botanical Gardens |
Answer: States Botanic |
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N 38° 52.830 W 077° 04.389 This virtual cache is located in Arlington National Cemetery Log the cache and e-mail the answers to the following questions: 1) How many people are buried at this memorial? 2) What two places were they gathered from? 3) What date is on the memorial? (to view the rest of the cache commentary, click on link above) |
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Our Log
March 24
by
jretz
(40 found) |
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Answer #1: 2,111 Answer #2: Fields of Bull Run and the Route to the Rappahannock Answer #3: September 1866 |
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