A Treasure Hunt for the 21st Century.

Get involved in this new hobby that is sweeping the nation

By Mary Anne Mackey-Wisor

I enjoy finding treasures going on scavenger hunts whether it be antiques, yard sales, a good wine, a special restaurant, fossils or seashells. You might enjoy a good old-fashioned treasure hunt that can take you around your town or around the world.  The movie Pirates of the Caribbean was a huge hit as they looked for hidden treasures in unexpected places.  But what if I told you there are hidden treasures in our own back yards that you can find them using a treasure map and the computer to find hidden treasures at the PPL Preserves. The treasures are not only at PPL but can be found as close as your home town  or as you travel all over the world. You can be part of this new adventure of geo-caching. “What exactly is geo-caching? A “cache” is any sort of hiding place and “geo” means earth, so basically it is a variety of places all over the world where people have hidden treasures for others to find.” Quote from LILY BEAUVILLIERS 

In the last few years I have become a couch potato and have been looking for some exciting reason to go outside explore and get some exercise. I have decided  that I want to try  “cache” in.  Playing hide and seek is a favorite game for all ages and if you like that game than Geocaching is for you.  It is a high tech version of that old child hood game. If you like video games than this is one that can get you off your computer and outside in to our exciting world to explore.  It could be a great date, a family adventure or just a group of friends trying to beat the other to the cache.  PPl has set up fun for the whole family with geocaching challenges at each of its preserves from Pennsylvania to Montana:  Allenwood, Pa; Bruner Island pa; Holtwood Preserve pa; Milford, Maine; Montour Preserve, Pa.; Susquehanna Riverlands, Pa.; Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa.; Black Eagle Dam, Mont.; Ryan Dam, Mont.