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| − | The Palm Beach [[graticule]] is home to all of Palm Beach county, about half of Broward county, and parts of some neighboring counties. Portions of this graticule are in the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Okeechobee, and the intracoastal waterway. The southwest portion of the graticule is dominated by the Everglades, a good location for either the [[MNIMB Geohash]] or the [[MNB Geohash]]. The northwest is primarily lake and large expanses of farmlands which may or may not be accessible. Most locations in the eastern half of the graticule should technically be accessible, but many will land on private property, so may need authorization. | + | The Palm Beach [[graticule]] is located at 26, -80 and is home to all of Palm Beach county, about half of Broward county, and parts of some neighboring counties. Portions of this graticule are in the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Okeechobee, and the intracoastal waterway. The southwest portion of the graticule is dominated by the Everglades, a good location for either the [[MNIMB Geohash]] or the [[MNB Geohash]]. The northwest is primarily lake and large expanses of farmlands which may or may not be accessible. Most locations in the eastern half of the graticule should technically be accessible, but many will land on private property, so may need authorization. |
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Today's Location: [Palm Beach, Florida]
The Palm Beach graticule is located at 26, -80 and is home to all of Palm Beach county, about half of Broward county, and parts of some neighboring counties. Portions of this graticule are in the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Okeechobee, and the intracoastal waterway. The southwest portion of the graticule is dominated by the Everglades, a good location for either the MNIMB Geohash or the MNB Geohash. The northwest is primarily lake and large expanses of farmlands which may or may not be accessible. Most locations in the eastern half of the graticule should technically be accessible, but many will land on private property, so may need authorization.
Active Geohashers
Aperfectring - Have GPS, willing to travel.
Psypete - No portable GPS, but google maps on the phone can't hurt...
Gimmickless - No GPS, but has car for four. Based in Fort Lauderdale, toils at Miami Int'l Airport.
Rozard - Portable GPS and car for five. Based in Palm Beach Gardens. Created Geohash - Palm Beach, FL Facebook group.
Past Geohashes
Successful Geohashes
2008-07-18 [map] - On the banks of a detention pond in the City of Boca Raton. Aperfectring and Red cordial successfully reached at about 5:30PM.
Unsuccessful Geohashes
2008-06-20 [map] - Aperfectring attempted to reach this geohash, which was in a nature area in Palm Beach Gardens. He was unsuccessful because he was not prepared for a creek crossing and time constraints prevented him from finding another path.
2008-06-21 [map] - Aperfectring intended to attempt this geohash, but had real life decide to rear its ugly head.
2008-06-28 [map] - In the north portion of the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Unfortunately this portion of the Refuge is closed to the public, so it is inaccessible. Aperfectring attempted this geohash.
2008-07-15 [map] - Rozard attempted to reach this geohash, which was in a swamp area east of Lake Okeechobee and south of some orange groves. He was unsuccessful because of time constraints and a lack of an accessible route.
Upcoming Geohashes
Today
2008-07-18 [map] - On the banks of a detention pond in the City of Boca Raton.
Weekend of 2008-07-18
2008-07-19 [map] - In the middle of the swamp in Big Cypress, about 5 mi. away from alligator alley.
2008-07-20 [map] - In the middle of the swamp just east of Big Cypress, about 5 mi. away from alligator alley.
Possible alternate locations
2008-07-16 [map] - In the swamp about 500ft from the Hillsboro canal access road. The location is about 1 mile in from where the canal enters the Loxahatchee Refuge. This is a bit too far out of the way for a weekday hash attempt, but should make a reachable and fun weekend hash if the generated location is inaccessible. --aperfectring 14:34, 16 July 2008 (UTC)
Notable Locations
Cities
Ft. Lauderdale
A city of about 180,000 people. Known for its nightlife, and is a popular spring break location.
Hollywood
A city of about 150,000 people. This city lies on the border of this graticule, and the Miami one.
West Palm Beach
A city of about 100,000 people. Lots of shopping and nightlife here.
Pompano Beach
A city of about 100,000 people. Right next to the Hillsboro Mile, a very rich section of the barrier islands.
Boca Raton
A city of about 85,000 people. This city is generally regarded as upscale.
National Parks
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Located just west of Boca Raton, the 147,392-acre (596.47 km²) refuge is primarily Everglades marsh habitat.
Big Cypress National Preserve
A small corner of this preserve is in the SW corner of this graticule. This area, and a large portion of the area surrounding it, is Everglades marsh habitat.
