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Marco! Polo! Traditional Cache

Hidden : 7/26/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located in Lake Maury on an island. It is a 2 mile (roundtrip) boat or canoe ride. Please look up other caches in the area that might be accessible by boat or canoe to make your trip worthwhile.

To obtain this cache, you need to rent a boat or canoe at the coordinates listed below Friday - Sunday from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. Here is some information about the rentals they offer:
http://www.mariner.org/visitorinfo/park.php
Boats are only available during the warmer months of the year. This is usually from March – October.

**PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN BOAT OR TRY TO SWIM TO THIS CACHE**
This area only allows boats, canoes, and paddleboats rented from the Mariner's Museum. They also do not allow swimming in this lake.

Be sure to bring your camera with you. This is a beautiful area with a lot of wildlife.

Here are a few caches that are also accessible by water:
GC1EHXW - One if by Land, Two if by Sea
GC1EHXY - Ahoy Mattie!
GC1EHY0 - 220 VAC

~Cache is approved & registered by the Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism. Registration #0132

~~Congrats to the FTF - The Karlson Family~~

Poison Plant Alert Thorns
No Wheelchair Access No Wheelchair Access Available year-round Available year-roundRestricted hours Restricted Snakes Snakes Off-trail Hiking Required Off-trail Hiking Required Available in Winter Accessible in Winter Scenic View Scenic View Mud Mud! ticks Ticks mosquitos Wear bug repellant!
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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va n fvyire jngre obggyr gvrq jvgu gjvar arne gur fuberyvar.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)