South Mountain Geo Trail Project
Travel across the South Mountain region (covering parts of Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York Counties) and you will find an abundance of cultural and natural treasures from farms and farm markets to wineries, historic sites, forestlands, unique water features, and bustling recreation assets. Capital Resource Conservation and Development (Capital RC&D) recently completed an inventory of significant agricultural, natural and heritage sites throughout South Mountain and is connecting these sites through the "South Mountain GeoTrail" project. Since its launch, we have received positive feedback from the geocaching community and beyond.
For more information on the GeoTrail go to http://smgeotrail.blogspot.com or email us at: [email protected]
For more information on the South Mountain Partnership, check out their website here.
For more information on the GeoTrail go to http://smgeotrail.blogspot.com or email us at: [email protected]
For more information on the South Mountain Partnership, check out their website here.
What is Geocaching?
From www.geocaching.com and related sites) This adventure sport/hobby is a great family activity and getting started is easy! All you need is a handheld GPS receiver (new ones are available for as little as $80) and internet access. With the tools outlined, the participant visits designated sites in a “treasure-hunt” style experience. A typical cache consists of a waterproof container, a log book, and trinkets. Signing the log book proves you found it, and the trinkets provide trade items; the idea is to take an item, then replace it with an item of equal value. Once the log book is signed and trinkets exchanged, the container is put back in exactly the same place it was found, to await the next finder.
Capital RC&D will work with South Mountain partners to designate the sites, develop South Mountain branding elements, recruit site stewards and promote the program. We will collaborate to develop guidelines and materials as well as to provide input on the final product. We will also involve students and volunteers who are interested in becoming “stewards” of the selected sites. Suggested sites will be farms and farm markets, wineries, community facilities, cultural features, and outdoor areas including parks, water features, etc.
Geo-caching provides many benefits to the caching sites, including increased visitor use, increase revenue, the use of the program as an education tool, and developing awareness of the region’s assets. The South Mountain GeoTrail Project will enhance a sense of place for residents and visitors alike, by getting folks outdoors.
Additional Information
South Mountain Partnership Fact Sheet
Printable Passport (Color) - Condensed Version
Printable Passport (B&W) - Condensed Version
For more information or to join the Committee, contact:
Susan Parry, Capital RC&D Coordinator
401 East Louther Street, Suite 307
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 241-4361
Email: [email protected]
If you would like the Capital RC&D to consider a community project,
please fill out the attached form and send it to the RC&D office for consideration.
Project Proposal Form
Project FAQ
Printable Passport (Color) - Condensed Version
Printable Passport (B&W) - Condensed Version
For more information or to join the Committee, contact:
Susan Parry, Capital RC&D Coordinator
401 East Louther Street, Suite 307
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 241-4361
Email: [email protected]
If you would like the Capital RC&D to consider a community project,
please fill out the attached form and send it to the RC&D office for consideration.
Project Proposal Form
Project FAQ
