This cache should be especially fun for kids to help find! Plan it for a weekend and go camping or stay in a yurt! To complete this cache you will need to visit two different places in the park and record the appropriate information as follows:
- The first point, at N 46º 11.509, W 123º 58.510, starts your history lesson with the story of how Oregon was attacked by Japan during World War II. The memorial plaque was dedicated on June BB, 1992 and the number of the attack submarine was I - AA.
- The second point, at N 46º 12.389, W 123º 57.894, will place you in the main part of the historical portion of the park. Here you should look for a “Beaver Board” and read all about the history of the fort. In the year CCCC, General Stevens died.
- Next, walk around and imagine what the place was like when all the barracks were still there and the place was full of soldiers. If you walk around a little you should be able to count DD
full-size, standing, red brick chimneys in the area. Count again so you don’t miss any!
- Do the math to come up with the numbers needed:
AA - 13 = XX
BB + 37 = WW
CCCC - 1306 = YYY
DD + 20 = ZZ
After you finish the math, put the answers into the right places below for the final cache coordinates:
N 46º XX.YYY W 123º WW.0ZZ
Now that you have the final coordinates, it's time to hike or ride your bike to the final location! You can hike from the first set of coordinates to both the second point and the final cache location and back anytime of the day or year since the park is open year round. The total amount of hiking with this option would be about three miles. You can also drive to the second location, but if you choose to drive, be aware that the gate will be locked at 4:00 pm and you will not be able to drive back out after that! The cache is an ammo can, which seemed appropriate for this old fort! This can be a very crowded park and hosts a number of events on major summer weekends, so plan your visit accordingly. If you are a Civil War buff, you might consider a Labor Day weekend visit and enjoy the show!