Introduction to Geocaching Hike in Rancho El Nido Preserve in Ojai, July 11, 2009

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Carrying swag from the orange grove. Photo by Geoff Murray
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Chatting with another trail user
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Cresting the top of Rice Canyon ...
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... and starting down into Wills Canyon
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This cache hasn't been found for almost a full year
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A salt lick for cattle between the trail and the geocache
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Searching for the cache, hither and yon
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In the El Nido Meadow
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Entering the oak forest of Wills Canyon. The shade was very welcome on this hot day in Ojai!
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Taking a break for lunch
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View from the bridge during lunch
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View from the bridge during lunch
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View from the bridge during lunch
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Heading down Wills Canyon
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Photo by Geoff Murray
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Studying the cache description, hoping to find a clue that will help us discover its location
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Still in Wills Canyon
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The snake started in the middle of the trail ...
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... and quickly climbed a tree when we came along!
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Steve really wishes he hadn't left his gaiters in the trunk of the car!
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This cache is hidden in a log
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Fruits of a trip to the orange grove
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Crossing back over the dry Ventura River to get to our cars


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