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Untitled Puzzle Cache - A Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/4/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A two-stage puzzle cache that will hopefully be more educational than difficult.

The cache is not at the listed coordinates. See the picture above for everything you need to know to seek the cache. The final stage is a painted ammo box so bring some trade items.

The cache is on NC Gamelands, so:

  • Wear blaze orange during hunting season
  • Consider purchasing a hunting license and Game Lands permit, even if you are not a hunter. The money generated by licenses helps contribute to the protection and management of over 2 million acres of Game Lands in the state.
More information about hunting seasons and licenses can be found at www.ncwildlife.org

Orange bars on trees mark the boundary of the NC Gamelands. Please do not trespass on private property.

You will need what you learned in locating stage 1 to find stage 2 of the cache.

Additional notes thanks to First Finder feedback:
- Cache coordinates might be on the outside of the stage 1 container, but if you open it up you will find further instructions on reaching the cache without getting wet, trespassing, or getting too scratched up.
- There is low-growing poison ivy between the two stages. If you won't be going straight to a shower afterward you might want to wear long pants.

update - 2005/01/14:
After periods of heavy rain the final stage of this cache will be at best a lot less fun to access and at worst, require a strong sense of adventure and a small boat. Just kidding about the boat. If you follow the instructions and there is still a large body of water between you and the cache, it's probably best to let the waters recede and try again later. If you want to check before you go, check out the Gage height for the nearby water station and see if it's higher than normal.

note:If you plan to look for the Prior intrigue: Decimal Places cache, you will want to take note of the symbols on the top of this cache container.

note:This cache is inextricably linked with the 1101010's Extra Mile #1 travel bug. Now that someone has found the bug, it might not be checked into this cache. This should not deter you from looking for it, if you are so inclined.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

chmmyr: Abgr gur anzr bs gur pnpur naq frr jjj.nqnzf1.pbz/cho/ehffnqnz/hcppbqr.ugzy be ryrpgebavpf.ubjfghssjbexf.pbz/hcp4.ugz cnexvat: Qverpgyl orsber/nsgre gur oevqtr frrzf yvxr n fnsr fcbg fgntr 1: Nggnpurq gb n fgenaq bs oneorq jver pnpur: Fheryl lbh'ir frra bar uvqqra yvxr guvf orsber

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)