Top 10 Caches in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Top 10 Caches by Favorite Points

 With the 13th Annual GCHR Picnic fast approaching, I figured I would put together several lists detailing the best caches around the area.  Today's list will be the best caches, based on favorite points, in the city of Virginia Beach.

The red dot (next to the "Y" in York) is the approximate location of the picnic.

For more information on the picnic - click here

Here is the list for Virginia Beach – top 10 caches based on favorite points earned:

Note: Virginia beach is a huge city.  From the picnic it will take between 1 to 2 hours to reach different parts of Virginia Beach.

1.    GC6DC2 – Miles From Land – 213 favorite points - hidden by StevesFamily.  This virtual cache is actually located on one of the islands for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.  Hidden in July of 2002 it might just fill in a stat block for you. 

Note from SNAP!!!: A terrific virtual cache but you do have to pay the toll for the tunnel

2.    GC29A2T – GOOD KING NEPTUNE – 177 favorite points – hidden by theCachounds.
A very nice cache located almost on the beach.  The cache is not that
hard to find but getting it with all the muggles around is another thing.

Note from SNAP!!!: Beware of Muggles!!!

3.    GC18YZ6 – Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Travel Bug Museum  – 113 favorite points – hidden by Frogmen83.  This nice little cache is located at a museum right on the beach.  This is another cache where the muggles may be a problem.

Note from SNAP!!!: A quick cache in a great location!

4.    GC27RFB – A “Reel” Fishing Tale – 92 favorite points – hidden by Frogmen83.
A great cache near the southern end of the “Beach”.

Note from SNAP!!!: Cute!

5.   GC464E – Norwegian Lady – 76 favorite points – hidden by Sea_Dog.
A virtual cache located right on the beach.  This is a rather old cache hidden in March of 2002.

Note from SNAP!!!: Another great cache located at the south end of the beach.

6.     GC2V6HX – Sweet as Honey – 60 favorite points – hidden by SpikeCurtis.
This fun little cache is located near one of the many golf courses in Virginia Beach.

Note from SNAP!!!: A terrific cache - sure to make you laugh!

7.    GC13MN5 – Hugh Mongus II – 58 favorite points – hidden by Frogmen83.
A very cute cache located at Ocean Breeze Waterpark.  Plenty of parking nearby.

Note from SNAP!!!: A nice size cache located right outside the water park

8.    GC2V38W – I’M NOT A NUT – 49 favorite points – hidden by SpikeCurtis.
A great little cache located at the end of a road.

Note from SNAP!!!: this is an award winning cache!

9.    GC2Z9QJ – Fountain of Youth – 47 favorite points – hidden by Steve-n-kim.
A great little cache located at the end of a road.

Note from SNAP!!!: an easy puzzle leading to a great find!

10.  GC400F – Phoca vitulina – 46 favorite points – hidden by Sea Dog and his Scoundrelettes.
This is a easy virtual cache hidden near plenty of parking.

Note from SNAP!!!: A great cache!!!

Stay Safe & Keep Caching!!!

Suffolk Nana & Papa - - - or just plain ol' - - - -  SNAP!!!

Top 10 Caches in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Top 10 Caches by Favorite Points

 With the 13th Annual GCHR Picnic fast approaching, I figured I would put together several lists detailing the best caches around the area.  Today's list will be the best caches, based on favorite points, in the city of Portsmouth.

The red dot (next to the "Y" in York) is the approximate location of the picnic.

For more information on the picnic - click here

Here is the list for Portsmouth – top 10 caches based on favorite points earned:

Note: Portsmouth is small city but it will take about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach different parts of the city.

1.    GCH83K – Cannon of the Presbyterian Church – 44 favorite points

 - hidden by ATLAS Carya.  This virtual cache is located in the downtown

 area of Portsmouth.
Note from SNAP!!!: A great historical virtual

2.    GC2Z3RY – The Meatless Steak – 26 favorite points - hidden by
Carole & Tucky.  This neat little cache is located where
it should be a park n grab.

Note from SNAP!!!: Loved this cache!

3.    GC4WJJA – Restoring an Urban River – 15 favorite points – hidden
by steve-n-kim.  An Earthcache located in a very new park

Note from SNAP!!!: A fantastic Earth Cache

4.    GC36JHM – Are you kidding? – 13 favorite points – hidden by ny311fan.

A tricky little cache located in a neighborhood wooded area.

Note from SNAP!!!: tricky little devil

5.     GC5PZJP – Veterans of Cedar Groove Cemetery – 13 favorite points – hidden
by steve-n-kim.    A nice multi-cache located near downtown Portsmouth.

Note from SNAP!!!: a great multi

6.    GC8880 – Cradock Cache – 12 favorite points – hidden by Seth!

  A nice puzzle cache located in an area with a lot of history.

Note from SNAP!!!: Easy puzzle in a historic location

7.    GC5PZJF – Notables At Cedar Grove Cemetery – 11 favorite points

– hidden by steve-n-kim.  Another multi-cache located in a very historic

cemetery in downtown Portsmouth.

Note from SNAP!!!: Another great multi

8.    GC36J27 – Revenge for 302 – 11 favorite points – hidden by HuffinPuff.

This tough little cache is located in a neighborhood.

Note from SNAP!!!: another tricky one!

Note from SNAP!!!: a great multi

9.    GC3RRDW – Paper Palace – 9 favorite points – hidden by epat72 and

adopted by coastalgypsies.  A cute cache located in the downtown area Portsmouth.
Note from SNAP!!!: this is another tricky one!

10.  GC3BM6J – Light Foot – 9 favorite points – hidden by SeePaulGolf
 and adopted by everplaid.  A tricky little cache located near the Portsmouth waterfront.

Note from SNAP!!!: very nice cache

Stay Safe & Keep Caching!!!

Suffolk Nana & Papa - - - or just plain ol' - - - -  SNAP!!!

Top 8 Caches in Poquoson

Poquoson Top 8 Caches by Favorite Points

 With the 13th Annual GCHR Picnic fast approaching, I figured I would put together several lists detailing the best caches around the area.  Today's list will be the best caches, based on favorite points, in the city of Poquoson.

The red dot (next to the "Y" in York) is the approximate location of the picnic.

For more information on the picnic - click here

Here is the list for Poquoson – top 8 caches based on favorite points earned:

1.    GC2NQZ3 – Tom Hanks #5 – 28 favorite points

 - hidden by RusandMil.  A very nice cache!  Almost guaranteed to make you smile!

NOTE from SNAP!!!: Great Cache - sure to make you smile!!!

2.    GC42ZM8 – 2 Benchmarks, a Monument, and a National Landmark – 16 favorite points

 - hidden by Plaid Tidings.  A great puzzle cache.

NOTE from SNAP!!!: Excellent Cache!!!

3.    GC3YKXK – Orion's Belt – 16 favorite points

 - hidden by Kuiper & Asteroid.  This is a mystery cache with a twist!

NOTE from SNAP!!!: Neat cache but probably not achievable in a day!

4.    GC44F31 – POQ 34 – 15 favorite points

 - hidden by Marking Plaid.  A cache that will lead you right to a Benchmark.
NOTE from SNAP!!!: Interesting!

5.    GC448EK – The Mark of Emmaus – 9 favorite points

 - hidden by Walking Plaid.  This is a letterbox cache that is set
up like a multi-cache.
NOTE from SNAP!!!: Another neat cache!

6.    GC44E0Q – AX-235 – 9 favorite points

 - hidden by Rebel Plaid.  A very nice puzzle cache.
NOTE from SNAP!!!: Nice puzzle cache!

7.    GC4567K – The Trackable Benchmarks of Southeastern Poquoson
– 7 favorite points  - hidden by Plaidmarks.  This puzzle cache takes
 you to different benchmarks to obtain the final coordinates.
NOTE from SNAP!!!: Neat twist for a cache!

8.    GC43QYG – POQ 52: how to Build a Backyard on the Bay - 6 favorite points

 - hidden by Evertidal.  This Eathecache will take you to a very scenic location.
NOTE from SNAP!!!: The scenery is well worth the visit to this cache.

Stay Safe & Keep Caching!!!

Suffolk Nana & Papa - - - or just plain ol' - - - -  SNAP!!!