+Kit Fox Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Since lamppost and guardrail caches are the "whipping boy" for lame, uninspired hides. I'd like to raise the bar, and ask other geocachers to provide photos and links to guardrail, and lamppost caches that are actually hidden in a scenic locations. I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet. Edited November 22, 2008 by Kit Fox Quote Link to comment
+ventura_kids Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/04ab29...2112559c2eb.jpg Oh wait.....that's a clever lampost hide, not a scenic one. Edited November 22, 2008 by ventura_kids Quote Link to comment
+KBI Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Since lamppost and guardrail caches are the "whipping boy" for lame, uninspired hides. I'd like to raise the bar, and ask other geocachers to provide photos and links to guardrail, and lamppost caches that are actually hidden in a scenic locations. I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet. Your premise seems to be that a cache may only be considered inspired, enjoyable, or in any other way worthy of existence if it is "hidden in a scenic location." I’ve yet to be convinced of that premise. Can you convince me? Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Since lamppost and guardrail caches are the "whipping boy" for lame, uninspired hides. I'd like to raise the bar, and ask other geocachers to provide photos and links to guardrail, and lamppost caches that are actually hidden in a scenic locations. I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet. Your premise seems to be that a cache may only be considered inspired, enjoyable, or in any other way worthy of existence if it is "hidden in a scenic location." I’ve yet to be convinced of that premise. Can you convince me? So do you have any pictures of scenic lamppost or guardrail caches, or do you wish to go on your "usual" tangent? Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Here is an outstanding guardrail cache. Hidden right along the road, it's actually regular sized and is hidden at a place known for a 100 mile view on a clear day. There is a restaurant and gift shop a short distance from the cache and it's a major tourist spot, especially during the fall.Mass From Vt The view: Edited November 22, 2008 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Here's a lamp post cache where I paused to take a photo. I liked the wildflowers, the wooded background, and the fact that the lamp post wasn't in a parking lot. A very nice find. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Here was a guardrail cache I found in PA (now archived). It was in a parking lot next to a motel. Micro with a View. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Here is the view from a lamp post cache that I own. I chose to hide a cache at this spot due to the scenic views. The lamp post was the best hiding spot. It got a DNF from an avowed micro hater, which made me feel good. Quote Link to comment
+Ladybug Kids Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Delete first-ever duplicate post. Edited November 22, 2008 by Ladybug Kids Quote Link to comment
+Ladybug Kids Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Shameless self-promotion of our one and only decon in a guardrail hide: Guarded Bike Path View of Fairbanks and the Tanana River Valley with Denali (160 miles away) serving as the backdrop. Edited November 22, 2008 by Ladybug Kids Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Check out the gallery. GCQ2ZN Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I don't have a picture, but this one has a nice view of Mt Rainier (when it isn't raining - oh, maybe two, three hours a month in the summer ). It's a cute park with a little pond and neat view. Quote Link to comment
+Ladybug Kids Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 It's a Jungle Out There was my third ever find and my first lamp post. I still think it's a cool location on top of a downtown Anchorage parking garage featuring views of the Chugach Mountains, Kenai Mountains, the Alaska Range, including Denali and three active volcanoes. Here's a link to the entire gallery. Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Wow! Talk about some spectacular examples. Quote Link to comment
+ventura_kids Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 ....and luckily I just picked up a dozen green film cannisters. Now I'm ready to go hide a dozen more lampost hides. Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I used to have several in CO in my now archived "No Hike Required Required" series that had some nice scenic shots. One of my newer caches in AZ has some awesome views from the cache and it just a simple micro. Quote Link to comment
+WRASTRO Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) ....and luckily I just picked up a dozen green film cannisters. Now I'm ready to go hide a dozen more lampost hides. It looks like they could be pretty good if you hide them in Alaska! Edited November 22, 2008 by WRASTRO Quote Link to comment
+KBI Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Since lamppost and guardrail caches are the "whipping boy" for lame, uninspired hides. I'd like to raise the bar, and ask other geocachers to provide photos and links to guardrail, and lamppost caches that are actually hidden in a scenic locations. I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet. Your premise seems to be that a cache may only be considered inspired, enjoyable, or in any other way worthy of existence if it is "hidden in a scenic location." I’ve yet to be convinced of that premise. Can you convince me? So do you have any pictures of scenic lamppost or guardrail caches, or do you wish to go on your "usual" tangent? Hmmm ... Nope, still not convinced. You make an interesting argument, but sorry, I’m still not convinced. Quote Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Both Guardrails. The first one is to show you the protruding stack of a shipwreck that's been in place for just about 100 years: And just your basic guardrail micro at the parking area for an undeveloped park with several hiking caches: Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) View of a small Shinto shrine near Jasper's Duck Pond in Misawa, Japan. The Japanese are really big on cramming little parks and other cool bits of nature into any available nook and crannie. This is one of the micro park features in Misawa that most Americans on base have driven by a million times and never really seen. Here's another view of the area by MustangLDO: The cache is on what passes for a guardrail in this area. (Edited to remove some other pictures; I completely spaced on the OP's request to post lamp-post and guardrail caches.) Edited November 22, 2008 by Jackalgirl Quote Link to comment
+the hermit crabs Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Here is an outstanding guardrail cache. Hidden right along the road, it's actually regular sized and is hidden at a place known for a 100 mile view on a clear day. There is a restaurant and gift shop a short distance from the cache and it's a major tourist spot, especially during the fall.Mass From Vt I almost posted a link to this same cache as soon as I read the first post. Good thing I read the responses first Edited November 22, 2008 by the hermit crabs Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Here was one (now archived) along Route 80 in NJ Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Are you kidding? No sweat! A random few from my "found" list; In the rim of the world (Guardrail) Gallery Sea lions and pelicans (Guardrail) Gallery All shapes and sizes II (Lamp post skirt) Gallery Los pechos de la Choca (Guardrail) Gallery As they don't exist around here, I can't show local examples... Edited November 22, 2008 by Happy Humphrey Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 No photos, but this one has a great view. may mountain micro We have some micros with great views, but there weren't any lamp posts or guard rails handy, so we used fences or railings. Do they count? Micro in a railing: Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Since lamppost and guardrail caches are the "whipping boy" for lame, uninspired hides. I'd like to raise the bar, and ask other geocachers to provide photos and links to guardrail, and lamppost caches that are actually hidden in a scenic locations. I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet. Here's one: Oh Hated Micro, Some Lightposts are worthy Check out the gallery for a photo from the cache location. It's located above one of the several gorges that run through town and a very pretty creek. There are only two other LPC caches in town. Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hey, thanks for posting this. I started looking at "my finds" for a lovely guardrail hide out in coastal Florida. Turns out I hadn't logged it. Dang, I might never have discovered that. Views of the salt marshes and out to the Gulf of Mexico. I've found a number of nice scenic guardrail hides. Quote Link to comment
+mertat Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Okay, I'll bite. Here's the typical scenic one: DC View (now archived) And here's one that's just as scenic but not as typical: Watershed Mural Quote Link to comment
+Proud Soccer Mom Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Not wanting cachers to inadvertantly tear up the gorgeous park, I made GC1J0FF Sixth Sense a nano in a safe location, that allows cachers a complete view of the gardens. There's no specific time of day/year to capture this place. It's not by chance that some beauty appeared by the side of a busy road. This is just a very nice place. Park Waymark: WM3WJG Garden of the Five Senses and WayTour: WM54QA Garden of the Five Senses. Also, my Flickr Set about this park. Granted, I did not put it on a lamp or guardrail. But it's not a far cry from that. Now, there's a hide in my area that has a gorgeous view. We did it on a whim because we were across the street finding the multi. You see the bridge and the river which is breathtaking in the morning. And we were there in the morning. When I pulled up, there was a guardrail... BUT there was also a wooded area. Many of the pine trees had been burrowed into by woodpeckers... there was just so many potential hiding places! Since the coordinates actually took me 30 feet into the woods PAST the guardrail, I never thought about the guardrail. Only after fifteen minutes of looking when my husband came to check on me and leaned on the rail ... and put his hands right on the magnet keyholder in the guardrail ... did we find it. Beautiful view but no less disappointing. MIND YOU, if you're going to hide a LPC or guardrail, I appreciate it being in an area where it's safe to park and isn't overcrowded with muggles. I hate hate hate the guardrails that are along busy roads and there's no place safe to even park (let alone step out and hunt for the cache). That's just darwinism at work. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Here's a guardrail hide of mine (now archived). Lame Roadside Cache #86: Clinton Road-Hidden Falls. The cache was in the guardrail seen on the top of the photo. Edited November 22, 2008 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+KG1960 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Sorry, I don't have digital photos of this one, but GCR2EK (archived now) was a good, scenic guard rail cache. It is along US 34 between Loveland, CO and Estes park, CO (Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park). It is at a scenic pulloff. We likely would have stopped there to stretch our legs and enjoy the scenery even if there were no cache. It offered a view of mountains and hills with an occasional reports of big horn sheep sitings. Quote Link to comment
+DanOCan Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I have two guardrail caches and both have received logs commenting on the views. Sorry, I'm lacking pictures, but... Fish Creek Whiskey Creek Quote Link to comment
+Plumberbutt Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I have to say that some of these are some of the most picturesque photos!!! Thanks for sharing.....by the way, I LOVE micros!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Star*Hopper Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder so it might not pass your muster, but here's one of a couple I own. Also has historical significance - an important Civil War battle was fought here, as Confederate troops intercepted Union forces en route to destroy a railway bridge being used to send reinforcements to the ongoing battle at Fredricksburg; Rebs on the left bank of the photo; Bluebellys on the right. Just a mag-nano, pretty well hidden on a guardrail, at least better'n most I've seen...but there's not really much room at GZ for anything larger, & this spot affords the best view. The cache description might do a bit for captioning: Still Waters of Southwest Creek The other of the couple is on a guard rail across the road (now private property with no trespassing signs posted) from an old somewhat historic grinding mill with its millpond - no image available. I guess it passes for scenic - I'm preparing to do a painting of it. Again, 'eye of the beholder'. ~* Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 GCH5WZ now archived, LPC cache on the beautiful formal gardens on the south shore of Lake Mirror, Lakeland Fl. Quote Link to comment
+clan_Barron Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) How about the view from this cache (GCCFD4) in the Florida Keys. The view is A+ . This isn't our picture (but is one from the logs) I'm trying to find the sunset pics we took and will post them when I find them. Edited November 23, 2008 by clan_Barron Quote Link to comment
+Jumpin' Jack Cache Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 GCP5W0 Quote Link to comment
+fizzymagic Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) Since lamppost and guardrail caches are the "whipping boy" for lame, uninspired hides. I'd like to raise the bar, and ask other geocachers to provide photos and links to guardrail, and lamppost caches that are actually hidden in a scenic locations. I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet. Your premise seems to be that a cache may only be considered inspired, enjoyable, or in any other way worthy of existence if it is "hidden in a scenic location." Wow, such an inspired misreading of the OP! It's hard to believe that it is the product of someone who can actually read English. The OP most certainly did not have the premise stated; he simply asked for examples of caches with one particular redeeming quality that might them worthwhile. Try reading the OP more slowly, or perhaps you might consider availing yourself of a course at your local adult learning center on reading English for comprehension. Oh, and on the topic: Edited November 23, 2008 by fizzymagic Quote Link to comment
+KBI Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) Since lamppost and guardrail caches are the "whipping boy" for lame, uninspired hides. I'd like to raise the bar, and ask other geocachers to provide photos and links to guardrail, and lamppost caches that are actually hidden in a scenic locations. I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet. Your premise seems to be that a cache may only be considered inspired, enjoyable, or in any other way worthy of existence if it is "hidden in a scenic location." Wow, such an inspired misreading of the OP! It's hard to believe that it is the product of someone who can actually read English. The OP most certainly did not have the premise stated; he simply asked for examples of caches with one particular redeeming quality that might them worthwhile. Try reading the OP more slowly, or perhaps you might consider availing yourself of a course at your local adult learning center on reading English for comprehension. Ouch! Such venom. Are we having a bad day over there? I based my response on KitFox’s well-known opinion of this type of hide. His statement "I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet" implies that he expects nobody to come up with any pictures of scenic views from them. At least that’s how it sounds to me. Maybe I’m wrong; maybe he is instead saying that he knows there are hundreds of great scenic photos out there, all taken from lamppost/guardrail caches, and that simply wants to see them. If so ... it turns out he was right! These photos are AWESOME!!! I hope you’re right, and that KitFox is, in fact, no longer a chronically militant anti-lamppost/guardrail complainer like so many others. If I am as wrong about my post as you oh-so-diplomatically say I am, that will make me a very happy man indeed. I always like to see tolerant attitudes take hold in the forums. I just hope I never get so cranky as to insult anyone so directly and unnecessarily while making a point. Perhaps you should spend a few minutes re-reading – "more slowly," as you put it – the guidelines against personal attacks. Such an inspired misreading of the rules! Forum insults don’t bother me, Fizzy. They entertain me in fact – partly because they’re funny, and partly because they only serve to make the insulter appear to other readers to be insecure about their point – but your insults might offend others. Please be careful. I’d hate to see you get booted. Edited November 23, 2008 by KBI Quote Link to comment
+Jeepster++ Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 GCMAMP Guardrail micro Quote Link to comment
+ventura_kids Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 These can't possibly be lampost and guardrail hides. They must all be photoshopped Quote Link to comment
+FunnyNose Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Almost as bad as a Lamppost or Guardrail caches is the Bus Stop Cache Quote Link to comment
+vwaldoguy Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Wow, this thread sure makes me want to go out and hunt for lamp post and guard rail caches! Most of these are absolutely stunning. Now, a LP in a Walmart parking lot, meh! Think I still pass those up, and keep my eye out for these more impressive caches. Quote Link to comment
+ThePachecos Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 These can't possibly be lampost and guardrail hides. They must all be photoshopped Of course they cant because we all know that LPC's are only in Wallymarts and 7-11's Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 These can't possibly be lampost and guardrail hides. They must all be photoshopped Of course they cant because we all know that LPC's are only in Wallymarts and 7-11's 7-11's !?! Oh man, I've missed some really good caches then. Thanks for the hint. Jim Quote Link to comment
+Socorro Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) GC1BC95 "Phone a Friend" when heading directly south of Ouray, Colorado, towards Durango. It overlooks a steep plummit from a narrow, windy, mountainous road. Really beautiful. Phone wasn't working when I visited, though. Phone has a light on top so it's technically a lamppost cache Image from agents0x0! Edited November 23, 2008 by Socorro Quote Link to comment
+Quiggle Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Micros in guard rails always provoke such thoughtful and pleasant discussions so before this one veers completely off the tracks, I'll remind everyone of the forum guidelines at http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?act=boardrules Here are some things to keep in mind when posting: 1. Forum courtesy: Please treat Groundspeak, its employees, volunteers, fellow community members, and guests on these boards with courtesy and respect. Whether a community member has one post or 5,000 posts, they should be treated fairly. 2. Foul language and obscene images will not be tolerated. This site is family-friendly. All forum posts must conform to a family-friendly standard and contributors must act accordingly. 3. Personal attacks and inflammatory behavior will not be tolerated. If you want to praise or criticize, give examples as to why it is good or bad. General attacks on a person or idea will not be tolerated. Thanks, Quiggle Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 I based my response on KitFox’s well-known opinion of this type of hide. His statement "I've yet to find any that meet the thread requirements yet" implies that he expects nobody to come up with any pictures of scenic views from them. At least that’s how it sounds to me. Maybe I’m wrong; I actually found a guard rail micro yesterday. "Jr's Dinosaur Discovery" was hidden with the purpose of sharing the location of a cool musuem. As for finding a guardrail or lamppost caches with spectacular vista, I scoured my 1316 finds and found one that had a nice vista. Photo taken by another cacher. Highway Two View Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Wow, this thread sure makes me want to go out and hunt for lamp post and guard rail caches! Most of these are absolutely stunning. Now, a LP in a Walmart parking lot, meh! Think I still pass those up, and keep my eye out for these more impressive caches. There is one near where I live in a Walmart parking lot that actually has a pretty good view. Unfortunately there were no photos of the view on the cache page. I'd stop by and snap a photo, but the view isn't quite as lovely with all the leaves down. Quote Link to comment
+va griz Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Here is one I liked: Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Wow, this thread sure makes me want to go out and hunt for lamp post and guard rail caches! Most of these are absolutely stunning. Now, a LP in a Walmart parking lot, meh! Think I still pass those up, and keep my eye out for these more impressive caches. There is one near where I live in a Walmart parking lot that actually has a pretty good view. Unfortunately there were no photos of the view on the cache page. I'd stop by and snap a photo, but the view isn't quite as lovely with all the leaves down. Along the main road that comes into town from the south there are several strip malls, including one with a Walmart (with a LPC cache). The view of the hills across the way is actually quite nice, especially in the fall, although in an area that is generally quite scenic it's not that special. There is also a micro recently published that's on a unique structure just as you enter the town that be approached by entering the first strip mall as you come into town. Just across the road is one of the towns major waterfalls and State park called Buttermilk Falls. There is a really nice trail up the gorge next to the falls and a nice multi cache in the park that provides a visit to both the lower and upper sections of the park. However.... If you hike up this nice stone pathway to the top of the falls, then turn around, you're presented with an unobstructed view of the Home Depot parking lot. Quote Link to comment
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