Cochrane Park serves as the centerpiece of Yelm's water reclamation infrastructure. All the water in the park is reclaimed water that is infiltrated back into the ground to recharge the aquifer. Therefore, the name of the cache is named appropriately, Don't Drink the Water (GCKC1Q). I had come here several days ago to find this cache but there were too many teenagers hanging out at the picnic table near its hiding place. We walked around the small trail to the back of the waterfall and used the hint to our advantage. I pulled out a film canister from behind a concave rock. We signed our names and took a few pictures with the small waterfall.
The next one was located on the Yelm Prairie Line Trail, part of the Yelm-Tenino Trail, and we parked in the mini parking lot nearby and walked the short distance to the bridge. Yelm Prairie Line Trail (GC1MBHK), was also a cache I had to come back for because of teenagers loitering in the area a few days ago. I knew it would be underneath the bridge...especially because of the cache size. I crawled underneath with my phone because it was getting dark, to use the flashlight app. It was really hard to see but with some patience and feeling with my hands, I found the cache right where I thought it was.
The Little Lighthouse on the Prairie (GC14XH0) was located on the corner of the Walmart...the side facing 507...which made it a little difficult to find because of muggles. I came here twice before but too many people watching me so I came back in the evening to grab it. Unfortunately there was a guy in a car sleeping but I wasn't sure if he was really sleeping or just hanging out in the car. I had to be sneaky. It was a magnetic key holder inside a lamp skirt. This has been the second cache like this that I've found so far. I'm sure there will be many more to come.
I put it back and went home and logged them. I was definitely addicted.
Next Adventure: Forks and La Push Day Trip
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