Geocachers can find gift cards in State Parks
Nov 30, 2009 Environment, News
Starting November 24th and continuing through the holiday season, gift cards loaded with amounts ranging from $10 to $50 will randomly appear in the “Critter Caches” at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas statewide. Critter Caches are camouflaged containers hidden in every Minnesota state park and recreation area as part of the Geocaching Wildlife Safari. To find one of the caches, visitors can bring their own GPS unit to a Minnesota state park or visit one of the 25 GPS demo parks and borrow a GPS unit for free. Coordinates (along with a few hints on where to find the caches) are posted at the parks and online at mnstateparks.info.
Combining technology with treasure hunting in Minnesota state parks has proven to be a very successful way to connect people of all ages with the great outdoors. Commissioner Mark Holsten unveiled the new Minnesota state parks gift card saying “We think the possibility of finding a gift card valued at up to $50 will provide extra incentive for people to visit Minnesota state parks…” Folks can give Minnesota state parks gift cards to their children or grandchildren with a promise to take them fishing or canoeing or snowshoeing. The memories of spending time together will last a lifetime, and the experience will help introduce the next generation to the fun of outdoor recreation.
