NOTICE: This cache has been placed with the permission of and in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Walnut Point State Park office. Please be aware of the policies and rules in this park. You will be able to find guidelines and maps in the office at the entrance of the park. It is your responsibility to orient yourself with these rules and policies.

Welcome to one of my favorite parks! Tucked away here in the heart of Illinois, Walnut Point is home to a great fishing spot and some amazing wildlife. I can't even count the deer I saw while placing this cache. Be sure to keep your eyes open for some great sights!

In fact, this park is so special to me that it deserved more than just the run of the mill geocache. It deserved a well-thought out multi-cache that will require you to spend a decent amount of time searching. But, not to worry, the terrain is all very level (you are in Illinois, remember?) and I don't think I made it too difficult. Here's hoping you have fun!

This is a five stage multi-cache. The first four stages will lead you through different areas of the park, picking up clues to the final location. The posted coordinates are for the first leg of the multi. Please use the provided parking spots throughout the park, they're very convenient.

The first four steps are identical. They are small, semi-transparent plastic containers. In an effort to be less sadistic, here's a picture of one of them next to my GPS so you get an idea of size. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you consider where such a container can be placed. Step three is especially troublesome (I think).

Inside each of the first four containers you will find a laminated card with the coordinates for the next cache and a coded hint about its location. You will also find part of the final coordinates. You must assemble these in the proper order to find the final cache.

PLEASE do not take the laminated cards. Return them to their containers after getting the information.

The coordinates to the final cache will be assembled in this order:

The final cache is a 4"x8"x12" clear Rubbermaid container loaded with prizes. As always, take something and leave something (if you wish) and sign the logbook. Please do not place the following items in the Geocache: Food items, inappropriate, offensive, or hazardous materials.

PLEASE be sure to place the containers back exactly as you find them. Once you find them you'll understand why this is so important.

I hope you enjoy the park. The surroundings here are beautiful any time of year. Also, if you see one of the park employees, please thank them for all the hard work they do and for allowing a geocache to be placed here.

Have You Seen Me? I am Roamin Gnome and I was last seen in this cache on April 21, 2005. Shortly after that, this cache was destroyed by animals. If you see me in the area, please take me home with you!