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3.4. Creating an EarthCache: Additional Tips
Proximity
An EarthCache may be placed near a physical geocache (traditional or final stage of a mystery/multi). However, we ask that you do not place it at the exact same coordinates, in order to avoid confusion that the geocache container belongs to the EarthCache.
If an existing physical geocache highlights the same feature as a new EarthCache submission, the EarthCache listing may be rejected. Content rather than physical proximity is the guiding factor when determining what can be published.
Multiple EarthCaches may be developed at the same location, but only if they provide distinctive Earth Science lessons. Geocache owners may find it better to combine the lessons into one EarthCache.
Vacation EarthCaches
You may submit an EarthCache for a location that is far from your home. You must have visited the site no more than two months prior to the geocache page submission. The reviewer may reject the listing if geocache maintenance seems likely in the foreseeable future (such as a need for different logging tasks).
Using photographs and graphs
Graphs and photographs are an excellent way to enhance your geocache description. Be sure the materials you use are not copyright protected.
Sources
Wikipedia and other online sources can be a good starting place for obtaining general material about a location or feature. However, EarthCache pages which are simply cut-and-paste from Wikipedia (or similar sites) are not acceptable. EarthCache owners must write the information in their own words, and sources must be acknowledged appropriately.
The Best 10
The Geological Society of America has compiled a "Best 10 List" of EarthCaches. These provide excellent examples of EarthCache submissions and may give you ideas for your own EarthCache: http://www.earthcache.org/
Using Logos on EarthCache Pages
Logos are trademarked items and should not be included on EarthCache pages without permission. Placing an EarthCache on public land, even with permission, does not mean you can use the public land logo on your geocache page.
An official EarthCache banner, with the Geological Society of America's, logo has been developed and can be included on your EarthCache pages. The banner can be found here: Official EarthCache Banner
