To Grandmothers House We Go Traditional Geocache

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GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 11/25/2009
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is the second bridge to be built along the Historic Columbia River Hwy.

OK, so you aren't really driving over a river, it's more like a stream. You might not even be heading to Grandmothers house, but you could be. You are definately in the woods though.

The cache is where the 2nd of four big trees lined up just below the turnout. The second tree fell over many years ago (hint hint)
The cache is about 12 or so feet below the big tree by the road. As hidden, it's not able to be seen at all. You have to use the geosenses and please be delicate since the hidey area is damaged easily. You should know when you find it.

Please use natural camo when you replace the cache.


Shepperd's Dell is located on the Columbia River Highway just west of the community of Bridal Veil. This charming and picturesque: spot was presented to the public in May, 1915, by George Shepperd, as a memorial to his wife. George Shepperd gave these eleven acres as a public park, because he loved it and came here with his family to be refreshed when they were denied the privileges of church and Sunday school, because there was no road.



Shepperd's Dell Bridge was designed by bridge designer K.P. Billner under the supervision of Samuel Lancaster in 1914. The bridge is a reinforced concrete deck arch with a 100-foot span. It was the second bridge built on the Historic Columbia River Highway. The solid curtain wall between spandrels and above the crown of the parabolic arch is a unique feature of this bridge. Later bridges of Conde B. McCullough's on the Columbia River Highway imitate this design. K.P. Billner believed this was one of the strongest and best-erected bridges on the highway. The structure harmonizes beautifully with its hilly woodland setting.

This is one of eight deck arches built between 1913-1921 on the Columbia River Highway in Oregon between Troutdale and The Dalles. It is the third largest of the single arches, after Moffett Creek and Mosier Creek.

A stairway and winding trail to the waterfalls originates at the southeast end of the bridge. It is one of the most beautiful tucked away waterfalls along the Historical Columbia River Highway.



I urge you to take the walk down to the waterfall, unless there is snow and ice. Then it is VERY dangerous.

**I gave this a 3 rating on terrain because of the nearby cliffs and there is no actual trail to the cache. You do NOT have to go over any cliff faces to get the cache. Be safe and watch the kids and dogs closely.


Congratulations to Crag Climber and halfwaycrazy for the 11:02 PM FTF!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)


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