OK guys, here's the annual S*W*A*G BBQ in Yuma.
Every year Jeepin' Jumpers and the folks from S*W*A*G (South West Arizona Geocachers) put together an big BBQ that hosts a few hundred Geocachers. As Steve mentioned, there are a zillion easy peasy finds as well.

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I am hoping to take off Friday, leave Oxnard in the wee hours of the morning to clear LA traffic and start caching in the area Friday afternoon 2/17. There is a Flash Mob Friday that involves Bubbles and an warm up event on Saturday as well.

Sunday is the main event and also a CITO for the nearby park.

Monday is a Holiday for some folks (including me.) So I will head back then.

This is a great series of events, and definitely worth the trip! Its also a great chance to get that elusive Mexico cache, if you haven't already gotten one (just don't forget your passport).

Me_and_Bucky wrote:


Damn! I need to get a Passport. Then again I'm not sure if my army unit would like me crossing the border. Some should take my stamp and sign the log for me.

Is there any one planning on going that might be willing to share a room? Even if it means me sleeping on the floor.

A couple of things about Yuma's surrounding area:

Algodones is a cool little town with a very relaxed attitude. Full of restaurants and pharmacies. I never felt the "stress" that I did when visiting other border cities such as Tijuana, Mexicali, or Ciudad Juarez. The caches there are very easy to get to, and you would have no trouble grabbing all three in an hour. The boundary monuments are all listed under the Benchmarks section of gc.com and are also very easy to visit. Interesting geographic factoid that I noticed the last time I was there: Algodones is the northernmost city in Mexico, and if you go north, south, east, or west from the middle of town, you will cross the border back into the U.S.

The Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) is located southeast of Yuma and has tons of caches. However, you will need a permit to visit the Range, and yes, it is patrolled by various agencies, and they will stop you and ask to see your permits. No problem, though, since all you have to do is visit this website (BMGR: Visiting the Range) click on the Download a permit application here link, print it out, and fill it out. Take it to the gate or one of the other offices listed before you want to go on the Range and you will get your permit. Its the easiest thing in the world and an amazing place to play when you are around Yuma. (Just the fact that there are so many caches in the Range should attest to how easy it is to get the permit.)

I may have a seat for the trip and space available in room. I hope to have my plans finalized this weekend.

mojave_rattler wrote:
Mexico and Canada are not problems with your government issued clearance. There are a few countries that would. Now, your SFC or CO may be misdirected, but that's outside my scope of reality.

I am shifting my plans....
Saturday early AM - drive to Yuma. PM events followed by caching.
Sunday - early caching with picnic, CITO and caching.
Monday - Barry Goldwater - Southern end. (Permit required)
Tuesday - return home.

I'm interested at heading down on Thursday or Friday. I would like to car pool and possibly share a room if possible so damage will not be as bad on the wallet.

I'm getting more feedback from this new requirements.
www.luke.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=5062

Seems you need to pick up the pass in person and watch a saefty video.

But... I just happen to know where there are some power trails that do not require Barry Goldwater Range Access! (We can still have fun!)