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In Maine...where it's "the way caching should be" the numbers just indicate how many great experiences you have had. :D Sure, certain plateaus are nice to reach but there is so much more as many of you have stated...the previously unknown places, beautiful views, events, making new friends, meeting for lunch, dinner or just a social drink. And it's something we can do year-round and can turn what might have been a boring day into an adventure. Our natural curiosity and competitive spirit to accept the challenge of finding a new cache will keep the numbers growing so it's hard to separate them.
The experience, definitely!
Numbers are nice for milestones, but the best part is the great places we've seen around the country, and within 25 miles of our home.