GeoCache in Jonesville Michigan

Several years ago, a fellow asked permission to plant a geocache on the property of our Michigan Bed and Breakfast. I had no idea what a geocache was, so I looked it up. According to the geocaching website: “Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.”

He then planted a camouflaged water tight container in the bushes under our Munro House Bed and Breakfast sign, tagged the coordinates on the geocaching website, and directed people from around the world to come here and sign the log book. Since then, hundreds of people have come to Jonesville, found our cache, and mentioned their experience online. Gilly, our lone remaining guard dog, is getting old and spends most of his day indoors. I am sorry to disappoint the many treasure seekers who had also hoped to meet our resident Scottish Terrier.

 

 

I spied a group of geocachers from Wisconsin looking for the treasure this weekend. I greeted them and offered a tour of our great old house. They accepted and enjoyed hearing about the oldest house in Hillsdale County, its use as a station on the underground railroad, and stories about its namesake, local resident and entrepreneur, George Munro.

 

 

Geocaching has become a cool way to discover interesting places in small towns and big cities all around the world. We welcome folks to find our geocache and our property. If I happen to notice treasure seekers, and if I have time, it would be my pleasure to show folks around my great old house.

 

 
Mike Venturini – Innkeeper
“Life is good in Jonesville”

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