We found this park while out recently on the east side of Springfield Lake. The tunnel pictured allowed those visiting the park to cross the road (without looking both ways).
As we searched for a clue in our hunt for 10c toys, we were finding nothing. All we were looking for was a small tag with some numbers on it. But without the numbers, there was no way of finding the final portion of this hide. We looked some more in the tunnel, still nothing.
Then my oldest son pipes up and says, “Hey dad, it smells like fresh paint. I wonder if they painted over the clue.” Then he proceeds to say pointing at the roof of the tunnel, “Like right here.” What perception he showed, as he was spot on. A few fingernail scratches later and walla – the three digit number appeared. He took the time to notice what was right under all of our noses (pun intended).
This is the epitome of why I am blogging. I just want to point out some of the cool little spots we have found while out geocaching. Those areas that we would never have seen, gone to, visited, walked around if not for this silly little game. You know, the areas right under our noses that suddenly appear when you look at things differently.
As we searched for a clue in our hunt for 10c toys, we were finding nothing. All we were looking for was a small tag with some numbers on it. But without the numbers, there was no way of finding the final portion of this hide. We looked some more in the tunnel, still nothing.
Then my oldest son pipes up and says, “Hey dad, it smells like fresh paint. I wonder if they painted over the clue.” Then he proceeds to say pointing at the roof of the tunnel, “Like right here.” What perception he showed, as he was spot on. A few fingernail scratches later and walla – the three digit number appeared. He took the time to notice what was right under all of our noses (pun intended).
This is the epitome of why I am blogging. I just want to point out some of the cool little spots we have found while out geocaching. Those areas that we would never have seen, gone to, visited, walked around if not for this silly little game. You know, the areas right under our noses that suddenly appear when you look at things differently.
Fresh paint and all, our family is Discovering a Change of Pace.
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