Geography, history and technology mesh to create trail fun in Logan
County
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[October 08, 2013]
The Abraham Lincoln Tourism
Bureau of Logan County launched a new trail Saturday morning. The
Abraham Lincoln Geocaching Trail was introduced in the historic
Memorial Park, west of Lincoln.
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Both individuals and families showed up for the launch of this new
history-teaching trail, demonstrating the intended audience
diversity for the new activity.
A member of Central Illinois Geocache Association, Tom Hankins,
explained geocaching basics for anyone who might not be experienced.
Hankins described the process of looking for a cache, using a GPS
device or a smartphone. He provided some clues as to where and how
most caches are commonly hidden. He also explained what trails are
like and what one might expect to find in a cache box.
Most caches give the finder an opportunity to sign in to leave
their imprint, to take something and to leave something for future
finders.
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Tom
Hankins showed those present who would soon be hitting the trail one
of the boxes that are used on this trail.
Tourism bureau interim director Leslie Hoefle welcomed the
visitors to Logan County on the weather-perfect morning that
promised a great day for geocaching.
Nancy Saul, from the tourism office, explained how this geocache
program introduces explorers to President Abraham Lincoln and his
history here in Logan County. Those finding the caches on this trail
will not only learn more about Abraham Lincoln as surveyor, friend,
lawyer and politician but can also acquire a full set of souvenir
postcards.
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![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2013/Oct/02/images/ads/current/graue_revolving_lda_100113.gif) The tourism office has a GPS unit available to borrow for those
who might not have one to follow this trail.
Geocaching is an activity that can be done any day, any time of
day, 365 days a year.
Geocachers can pick up the Abraham
Lincoln Geocaching Trail at any of these locations:
Atlanta |
N40 15.639
W089 13.904 |
Lincoln |
N40 08.826
W089 22.848 |
Lincoln |
N40 08.796
W089 23.147 |
Middletown |
N40 06.013
W089 28.300 |
Elkhart |
N40 01.209
W089 35.525 |
Mount
Pulaski |
N40 00.573 W089 17.121 |
For more information on tourism in Logan County, stop by or
contact:
Abraham Lincoln
Tourism Bureau
of Logan County
1555 Fifth St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-8687
info@abe66.com
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