Rainier100 2: Ashford Traditional Geocache
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This cache is part of the Visit Rainier Centennial GeoTour - "100 geocaches to celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service." If you're participating in the GeoTour, be sure to record each cache's code word in your series passport to verify your visit.
Ashford, Washington is tiny mountain community with an abundance of charm and history. It was founded in 1888 and retains some of the original buildings. Watch for the false fronts on buildings as a sign of by-gone times. Overnight accommodations are identified as "bunkhouse" and "mountain cabins" and restaurants advertize huckleberry pancakes and other local delicacies. There are also a handful of galleries with paintings, carvings and pottery, much of it done by the on-site owners. Just six miles from the entry of Rainier National Park, it is a great place to stretch your legs, grab an ice cream and wander the shops before heading into the wilderness. 2016 is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and to celebrate, Visit Rainier and WSGA are hosting the Visit Rainier Centennial GeoTour - 100 caches placed in and around Rainier National Park. The geocaches highlight the rich history, scenic wonders, quaint communities, and hidden gems of the Rainier region. The caches are being released in four series of 25 caches each during 2015 and 2016. Participants record their finds in passports, which may be turned in upon completion of each series to receive a prize. Each series has a unique prize, and a commemorative geocoin will be awarded to those finding all 100 GeoTour All caches have the series name "Rainier100." You can download passports, read the challenge rules, and see the prizes at the http://www.visitrainier.com/centennial-geotour. Parks pass or entry fee is required to enter Mount Rainier National Park The Rainier Centennial GeoTour is sponsored by Visit Rainier and Washington State Geocaching Association (WSGA). We hope you enjoy touring the Mount Rainier area as much as we do.
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