Downed Helicopters and a Geocache

I saw a listing on geocaching.com not long ago describing a geocache hidden in a downed helicopter.

I saw pictures on the cache site and the idea of being able to climb all over a helicopter – and find a cache – was too much to resist.

My Dad wanted to go so he, Troy, both the boys and I set out to see what we could find.

The downed helicopters are DEEP in the Reservation so we drove along trail after trail until finally, we rounded a bend and there in front of us was a Huey helicopter.

Downed Helicopter and a Geocache
Downed Helicopter and a Geocache
Downed Helicopter and a Geocache

Which we climbed all over.

Downed Helicopter and a Geocache
Downed Helicopter and a Geocache

How often do you get to stand on the very top of a helicopter?

Downed Helicopter and a Geocache

Not too far away was another helicopter.

It seemed to have a little more trouble landing than the first one.

Downed Helicopter and a Geocache
Downed Helicopter and a Geocache

My Dad took this picture and said “This is the one you were driving.”

Downed Helicopter and a Geocache

You put a few dents and dings into a couple of cars and a truck or two and people make fun your driving forever.

Apparently, these helicopters are used during Army Ranger training missions.

Luckily, the area was open that day and we were able to play in the helicopters and find a geocache at the same time.

Downed Helicopter and a Geocache

Very nice.