This is an offset cache. The co-ords above will bring you to a point where you must gather additional info to calculate the location of the actual container, which is a large ammo can. Depending on your chosen parking spot, the info-gathering point may be about halfway between your car and the cache.
To calculate the latitude for the cache: start with N42° 16.501, and subtract from the final three digits the number of letters in all of the words on line two of the plaque.
To calculate the longitude for the cache: start with W087°55.260, and subtract from the final three digits the total number of words shown on the plaque.
As you mosey down the path, please pay attention to ALL of the trailside signs – heed them and do EXACTLY as they instruct. Well, this should add some interest and adventure to the hunt! Oh, and be advised, that by obeying the signs, some hunters may feel we’ve rated this cache too low. It’s all relative. To preserve the surprise for other hunters, please do not post photos nor log specifics about these markers.
In addition to a logbook and implements of written construction, the cache contains: bicycle bell, carbiner thingie, eraser animal puzzle set, unopened playing cards from the Tropicana, Aladdin stickers, calculator, luggage tag, mini flashlight with battery (brand new), unsharpened pencil, miniature cowbell, two keyrings (a squishy school bus and a squishy squad car).
Have fun and enjoy your caching adventure!