Geocaching at Palmetto SP, TEXAS

[Dunnfamily4]

We went camping, hiking, fishing and geocaching at Palmetto State Park near Luling & Gonzales, Texas the weekend of March 9-12, 2007.  The geocaching was a lot of fun in the park, especially the night cache called "fireflies".  The youngest was a little afraid at first, but once the cache was found she was raring to go.  We expanded our search for caches to the Gonzales area when the rains started on Sunday.  We missed our last cache when we were evacuated from the park due to the rising San Marcos River on Monday morning.  Ten inches of rain upriver can really ruin your camping plans, but everything turned out great for a shortened trip to the park.  The park is beautiful and the staff are very friendly.  I recommend sites 11 and 19, but nearly all are level and neatly kept by the park hosts.  Later, PLD.

[dthurk]

Thanks for sharing your experiences.  Geocaching can be so much fun for the little ones.  Our 11 year old enjoys pawing throught the trinkets.  We usually avoid the microcaches for that reason.  We were recently in New Orleans area on a (non camping) trip and found 3 caches there ourselves on Mardi Gras day.  EVERYTHING is closed in the area for Mardi Gras day, so there's little else to do except watch parades.

[dropthepop]

We went camping, hiking, fishing and geocaching at Palmetto State Park near Luling & Gonzales, Texas the weekend of March 9-12, 2007.  The geocaching was a lot of fun in the park, especially the night cache called "fireflies".  The youngest was a little afraid at first, but once the cache was found she was raring to go.  We expanded our search for caches to the Gonzales area when the rains started on Sunday.  We missed our last cache when we were evacuated from the park due to the rising San Marcos River on Monday morning.  Ten inches of rain upriver can really ruin your camping plans, but everything turned out great for a shortened trip to the park.  The park is beautiful and the staff are very friendly.  I recommend sites 11 and 19, but nearly all are level and neatly kept by the park hosts.  Later, PL

My husband, oldest grandson and I have taken a few tent trips to the coast, usually Goose Island in Rockport, Texas. I had no idea what Geocaching was, it sounds great for the kids. The recommendation on the park was very helpful as well since we will not be going out of Texas until we get the hang of the pup. I still can't figure out how to get the fridge to work. Where is that darn switch by the way?

We have grandkids from 5 - 14, and wanted to travel cheeper and more comfortable. My husband and I bought a pup last week, I was towing it out of the trial RV park and "dropped it", I forgot to put the pin in the stinger! It is in the shop for a check up before we go out again. We have been trying to decide where to go for our first trip w/grandson. This was a great recommendation and I look forward to setting up camp with the family, rather than dropping my pup!!

[bpike]

I'm from Rockport, Tx and now live in Austin.
What is Geocaching and/or Geo Camping?

[Dunnfamily4]

I found my refrigerator switch behind the door on the outside of the camper, behind the frig.  My will run off battery or AC and you switch to which one you want it to run on.

I don't know what area of Texas you are in, but there are several great and pup friendly state parks in Central Texas.  Just make sure you make a reservation through the state system.  They fill up fast this time of year.  Better luck with the camper and sorry for the delay in responding.  I am new to the forum and didn't check for replies on this posting today when I posted something on a different thread.  Have fun, Dunnfamily4.

We went camping, hiking, fishing and geocaching at Palmetto State Park near Luling & Gonzales, Texas the weekend of March 9-12, 2007.  The geocaching was a lot of fun in the park, especially the night cache called "fireflies".  The youngest was a little afraid at first, but once the cache was found she was raring to go.  We expanded our search for caches to the Gonzales area when the rains started on Sunday.  We missed our last cache when we were evacuated from the park due to the rising San Marcos River on Monday morning.  Ten inches of rain upriver can really ruin your camping plans, but everything turned out great for a shortened trip to the park.  The park is beautiful and the staff are very friendly.  I recommend sites 11 and 19, but nearly all are level and neatly kept by the park hosts.  Later, PL

My husband, oldest grandson and I have taken a few tent trips to the coast, usually Goose Island in Rockport, Texas. I had no idea what Geocaching was, it sounds great for the kids. The recommendation on the park was very helpful as well since we will not be going out of Texas until we get the hang of the pup. I still can't figure out how to get the fridge to work. Where is that darn switch by the way?

We have grandkids from 5 - 14, and wanted to travel cheeper and more comfortable. My husband and I bought a pup last week, I was towing it out of the trial RV park and "dropped it", I forgot to put the pin in the stinger! It is in the shop for a check up before we go out again. We have been trying to decide where to go for our first trip w/grandson. This was a great recommendation and I look forward to setting up camp with the family, rather than dropping my pup!!

[Dunnfamily4]

Check it out at //www.geocaching.com

I have heard it described as hiking with a purpose.  I saw a rant on the posting for geocampers and I am sure there have been some bad experiences, but I have not had that experience in nearly two years of geocaching.  In fact, I will be geocaching with a Boy Scout Troop next week.  Everything I have done or that has been passed on is about taking care of the environment (Cache in/Trash Out is one program).  Also, the caches cannot be posted on the website without being reviewed first.

The reviewer makes sure that the cache does not damage the area, that it is not located in a dangerous location, and that it is within multiple guidelines and procedures as set by the website.  And if located in a park, according to the park rules and permitting.  Texas State Parks require an annually renewed permit before a cache can be placed in a park.

Also, I have met some pretty cool folks that do this as a hobby.  I do it with my kids and it has just expanded our fun outdoors.  My 12-year-old son seems to be more observant and has developed a keen sight for details since we started caching over a year ago.  Kids are an asset in this game, since they are not limited by their imagination.

So, check out the website, find a GPS receiver, and hit the trail...

I'm from Rockport, Tx and now live in Austin.
What is Geocaching and/or Geo Camping?