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Traditional CacheCoastal Trail Memorial Series: #1. Hannah Cove

A cache by slatrat     Hidden: 5/7/2006

Size: Size: Small (Small)     Difficulty: 3.5 out of 5     Terrain: 1.5 out of 5 (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)


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N/S ? ??.??? W/E ??? ??.??? 
In Alaska, United States

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Small cache in a pretty location.

Anchorage has a wonderful tradition of allowing residents to establish memorials within park boundaries. These memorials can be as simple as a bench or as elaborate as rock gardens and giant iron sculpture. The Coastal Trail is home to three memorials. I thought it would be nifty to establish caches at or nearby each of the memorials.

Also, I'm attempting to make each of the hides inventive and just a little different. Each cache location presents its own challenges. Hopefully, I can come up with something out of the ordinary and worthy of these memorials.


Hannah Cove Marker Stone

First up is Hannah Cove. Hannah Cove is a large boulder garden right on the edge of the Inlet. It's very close to Elderberry Park and was created more than ten years ago. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any information available on the web describing Hannah or her life. However, I do remember a few things dating from when the park was dedicated. Hannah was young - in her 20's and had a real love of the Alaska and the outdoors. I believe her family and friends raised the funds for the park.

Hannah Cove is a very special memorial in a gorgeous location (the sunsets can be especially breath taking).

The Ski Boy and I are very proud of the cache itself - it's a homemade number that perfectly fits where it is supposed to fit. It is somewhat constrained in terms of space. But it has room for small trading items, geocoins, a logbook, and small travel bugs. The FTF prize is a 2006 Signal the Frog CITO coin.

To access Hannah Cove, park in the Elderberry Park parking lot. Walk down to the Coastal Trail and turn left onto the trail. Walk down the trail and through the tunnel. The Hannah Cover Marker Stone will be visible as you come through the tunnel.

NOTE: This area can be quite muggly. When replacing the cache, make sure you hide it thoroughly. The cache location can be seen - especially from the north. So it's important to tuck that puppy way up and in. But not so far that it gets stuck. Also, this cache requires NO DIGGING or EXCAVATION. It's not under anything.

Congratulations to Oleruns for the FTF!!!!

 


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Decryption Key

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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

1. Nabgure Obevat Pnpur.
2. Qbja Ybj. Abegu Rnfg Fvqr.
(Decrypted Hints)

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Found it150     Didn't find it73     Write note8     Publish Listing1     Owner Maintenance8     

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 February 6 by Xtremedge (117 found)
FINALLY!!! Found with help from Marciestar and the rest of the Alaska Airline crew at 3:30am, light snow fall, so we were up to our elbows in snow. TFTH

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 January 27 by marciestar (166 found)
OH JOY!!! FINALLY!!!...great spot!!

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 October 23, 2009 by IMRedeemed (203 found)
In Alaska this week on business. Last day of trip. Had already found some caches this week. Had a lot of fun. Lots of muggles around this one. Looked for a while before heading down the trail to find another. Also looked briefly again on my way bak to the car. School must've recently let out and couldn't look too long. Will try again on another trip.

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 October 11, 2009 by marciestar (166 found)
Bug dipping....took photos here of bugs that are just visiting Alaska..good thing because I have tried this cache several times with no luck...I will be back

[This entry was edited by marciestar on Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 5:05:35 PM.]

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 October 10, 2009 by tonya c (131 found)
Looked & looked! Found probably the spot it should be in if the cords are correct. Will be watching for this one to be found.

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Current Time: 2/9/2010 10:38:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (6:38 AM GMT)
Last Updated: 2/7/2010 8:32:21 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (4:32 AM GMT)
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