Geocache Policy:
 

Geocaching is an outdoor adventure game for owners of Global Positioning Systems (GPS).  The basic idea is for individuals to set up a cache and
share the location on the website www.geocaching.com.  The game encourages physical activity and also introduces non-traditional park users to
the park system.  Isanti County currently has caches located within its parks.

Guidelines  

Before a cache is posted, volunteers must check the website for inaccuracies.  

The caches are generally waterproof containers filled with small treasures and a log.  When visitors find them, they may take or leave a small item
and sign the log.   

·  Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

· All dogs must be leashed.

· Hiking is not allowed on groomed winter ski trails or when turf trails are closed.

·  Tread lightly: do not place a cache in an environmentally sensitive area.

· Isanti County retains the right to remove a cache if it is causing undo impact on the habitat area.

·  Caches are not to be buried.

·  Caches are not to contain offensive, dangerous or illegal items.

         ·  Individuals placing caches are responsible for monitoring and maintaining them.

The Upstate Geocachers club also recommends the following site to learn more about the history, how to hide a cache and environmental information:
Time, Date, and Site Coordinates:  A Guide to Geo-Caching

Andrea at Chula Vista Valley Charter School, recommends the following link in order to prepare yourself for a geocaching trip as well as how to
hide a geocache  http://www.catalogs.com/resource/a-free-catalog-of-tips-for-geocaching.html

Responsibility

Isanti County parks division will allow the activity to continue as long as the above guidelines are followed.