Old and New

On May 4th we got up early, as usual when you've got young children, and knocked out some laundry as well as a cache that had popped up the night before. When we set out it had not been found yet so we might just get another FTF :)

IHP # 95 Another IHP To Make You Smile!
The IHP in the caches name stands for I Hate Puzzles. I can only imagine that they aren't the biggest puzzle fans. Thats fine because we really enjoy traditional caches! We knew where the cache was going to be when we pulled up to the boat launch and parked. This cache was similar to the one we had done just a few days before. Unfortunately we missed the FTF by one :( but we did get to trade some neat swag. Also I forgot to take a picture of the find so just imagine Colette holding a neat looking container and smiling at the camera.

Old-Time Campmeetin'
After laundry we picked up my mother and headed West. Our destination was a natural reserve called The Gulf. None of us had ever been/heard of it so that would be part of the adventure. Before we got there though we stopped in Mooers and picked up this cache. This was another older cache that has done a great job standing the test of time. It was a rather easy find due to it's size but that didn't make it any less fun! We swapped travel bugs and my mother traded some swag then we were on our way.

A rather large cache!

The Little Wooden Gulf Bridge

In the Gulf Unique Area Preserve there are a couple of well made trails. Due to the reserve being so far from anything else there is a sign in area. 

The box with sign in log

After signing in we headed down the trail we hoped would lead us to this cache. There are three caches in the area, one being a multi and the other requiring bushwhacking. Unfortunately we didn't have the time to go after the other two, but that gives us a reason to go back :) We really enjoyed the trail we hiked on. There are plenty of unique sights and land formations. There were also some very pretty flowers making their way under the tree canopy. 

When we arrived at the bridge the hunt for the cache began. 

The Little Wooden Gulf  Bridge

We were all stumped when suddenly Zoey happened upon the very well hid container. Apparently I deleted the photo of her holding the cache but she was very proud of herself! I traded a CITO kit (there was some trash on the trail which we disposed of) and the others traded their swag and placed the cache back to it's home. The hike back was just as enjoyable as the one to the bridge. We all hope to visit the Gulf again in the near future, hopefully this time we'll remember some bug spray!