 DeSoto's Cache
A cache by Otis Asio Hidden: 12/25/2002
Size:  (Regular) Difficulty:  Terrain: (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)
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Located in DeSoto State Park. You can park at the Azalea Cascade
Boardwalk. Take the boardwalk trail to the end (1000 yards). Just
before the large deck, over the pool formed by the Azalea Cascade,
you can exit (right) onto the red trail. It is just a short hike to
the cache. Trail maps can be obtained from the Country Store or
Lodge. Tree cover may be a factor. I took an average to determine
cache location. Other hikers may be around so be discrete. This is
the second cache; the first was vandalized so please be careful.
Cache is in a tan ammo box.
DeSoto State Park is named for the notorious Spanish Conquistador
Hernando DeSoto. Historians believe Hernando DeSoto and his group
traveled through portions what is now North Alabama in the
1540’s. This could be the treasure DeSoto never found. To
learn more about DeSoto and the State Park visit their website at
www.alapark.com
Permitted by Alabama State Parks.
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Additional Hints (Decrypt)
Ybbx ybj oruvaq gur ovt ebpx(Decrypted Hints)
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DeSoto's Cache Original Contents
This is what DeSoto's Cache Started out with.
Azalea cascade
Check out the Cascade at the end of the boardwalk. I'm told that the Wild Azaleas bloom in middle April and the Mountain Laurel blooms in middle May.
DeSoto Cache #2 Contents
Unfortunately DeSoto’s Cache was vandalized, but don’t worry we got a new ready for adventure.
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 January 25 by teamstephens2010 (6 found)
What a fun find!
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January 15 by Land Surveyor (587 found)
Staying in Cloudland, GA for a weekend of geocaching/site seeing in GA & AL! This was our 4th ever find in Alabama! Beautiful park on a beautiful winter day! The hike was a wonderful way to work off some our delicious lunch from the nearby restaurant! Better 1/2 spotted the hiding spot first! TNLNSL.Thanks,
Land Surveyor & Better 1/2
Gilbert, SC
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December 31, 2009 by weissfishingguy (89 found)
Found on our last day at the park. Had to wait on the park rangers to vacate the trail but they mentioned the cache - one was a seasoned cacher himself. These weary rangers had been clearing downed trees on the trail due to the high winds earlier in the week. We can vouch for the downed trees - they were everywhere on the trails this week. Had an awesome time! TFTC!
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December 28, 2009 by ClanMcCall (1086 found)
first of three caches Axmantis and I hit on the trail, really enjoyed the stroll this morning. Snagged the perfection tb to move along. TFTC Kevin
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December 28, 2009 by Axmantis (2519 found)
I really enjoyed the walk back to this cache. Though it was quite chilly this morning, the woods were peaceful, the stream was babbling and the sky was clear. Today was a great day to be out caching, TFTC!!
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Current Time: 2/10/2010 3:59:08 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (11:59 AM GMT)
Last Updated: 1/31/2010 5:14:19 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (1:14 AM GMT)
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Coordinates are in the WGS84 datum
