A Strange find in at Cochise's Stronghold

The band of explorers and hikers set up the Earth Modules as close to the West Side of the Cochise Stronghold we could get to. Even so it was a long five mile ride over your typical high desert road to the trail head. The trail on the west side takes a steep mile and a half up to the divide. Before we got to the top the Kadizilites broke off onto a side canyon, and headed up a creek. As usual The Commander's backside was on fire and she had to run wild like a hunting dog that just got out of the car. Lord Kadizzle decided to go at a slower pace and soak in the wonderful rock formation made up of huge boulders. As Ruth, Rodger, and The Commander scrambled down the canyon Kadizzle got bored and decided to go up one side of the canyon. There is something about a big pile of boulders that attracts kids and idiots to the top. Falling into the latter category Kadizzle had to scramble to the top. On the way up to the lookout atop the boulders Kadizzle came across what appeared to be a hidden cache placed there by hikers. Sometimes people on a long hike store goods rather than carry them for the whole trip. It appeared a little strange because as far as Kadizzle could determine it was some water, a very nice camera tripod, and a tent. One aspect of the cache was puzzling. It appeared as though it had been there a long time, and gave the impression no one was ever coming back to get it. A collapsible gallon water bottle had deteriorated from the sun and was laying in pieces.

When Rodger, Ruth, and The Commander returned they came up to view the find. Kadizzle looked closer into the waterproof bags and opened the container he originally thought was a tent. The tent turned out to be not a tent, but a very nice spotting scope. This was exactly what Rodger wanted for his birthday. However, wrapped around the scope was a bright pink card that explained this material was not lost, it belonged to the Forest Service and was hidden here to observe peregrine falcons nesting. Indeed there were falcons flying high above. Disappointed the material was replaced and rehidin. Maybe in a few years we will check to see if the material is still there.