There are many ways to celebrate the spring but our connection to and enjoyment of the water is a time honored tradition, especially on Minnesota lakes (even man-made lakes). In the warmer months we flock to the lakes and beaches to swim, dive, fish, water ski, snorkel and enjoy the hypnotic allure of the water. As fall arrives and the weather gets cold we shift from water sports to more land based activities. This event is to take full advantage of the new spring weather before our warm season quickly runs its course. So let's celebrate the connection between water and geocaching by getting together to enjoy the water together.
Location: Lake Byllesby, Cannon Falls, N 44° 30.514' W 92° 57.074'
Date: Saturday May 11th, 2024
Time: 1000 to about 1100
Requirements: You MUST get to the posted coordinates of the event before the event ends in order to properly attend this event. Attendance from shore will NOT be allowed. Event hosts can no longer require you to sign an event log but you must be in attendance in order to log this event as Attended.
Be sure to get underway ON TIME as the armada will only be floating around for no more than an hour. I am not sure if there are any nearby boat rentals by either county parks. That will be for you to figure out. Feel free to team up with other geocachers that have spare boats (there are A LOT of them).
There are four boat landings on the lake, two of which are marked as additional waypoints. Plenty of parking.
NOTE: Motorized boats are allowed on the lake. Paddle with caution.
NOTE: Sunscreen, bring it.
This event is rated 1/5. The terrain is rated a 5 because special equipment is required in order to get to GZ for the event. There are only two things that will prevent this event from taking place.. thunderstorms or if ice-out has not occurred.