{"id":1315,"date":"2026-04-25T08:14:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?page_id=1315"},"modified":"2026-04-25T08:14:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:14:48","slug":"geocaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com\/?page_id=1315","title":{"rendered":"Geocaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geocaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adventure Awaits on the Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. On the Lincoln Prairie Trail, this offers a unique way to explore our scenic 14.6-mile path, from the vibrant prairie wildflowers to the historic railroad corridors that connect Pana, Owaneco, and Taylorville. 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