Geocaching can be a fun family and social activity. It can also be a fun solo activity. No matter how you geocache or where you geocache, safety is always important but it becomes even more so when you’re caching alone. Recently a fellow geocacher, Robert Owens Jr of New Jersey, passed away due to an unfortunate incident while he was out geocaching solo. While I did not know Robert or any of his family, my heart goes out to them during their time of loss. This is a very sad event and with it so fresh in so many of our minds, I wanted to take some time to talk about solo geocaching safety.
Sources and Related Material
– “Remains Found amid Search for N.J. Father Who Disappeared in Louisiana Forest on Geocaching Trip” (News article, people.com)
Related Episodes
– S3E13: Geocaching Hazards – Ways to Stay Safe in the Woods
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