GC1ZW4E Ahh sweet relief... (Traditional Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by MNnice

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A cache by MNnice Message this owner

Hidden : 10/14/2009

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Cache is out on Minnesota Park Point. It is a bit of a hike (4 miles) on sand and dirt. It is also possible to access this site via a smallish fishing boat on the river side (if you beach it).

Ahh sweet relief... is located near a much needed "outhouse" along the public hiking trail. Park at the airport and head out on foot towards the point. Some people take bikes out on the trails, but this will get difficult 1/2 way in when the trail changes to sand. You will know you are close when you see an old stone building. Also, don't forget to bring the toilet paper ;)

My GPS may be off a little when logging this cache (it was overcast) but look between the building and "outhouse". It should be a fairly obvious geo spot.

After a bit of research it turns out these old buildings are remnants of the Duluth USLHS Buoy Depot. Built in 1906 the structures were used to store buoys and oil. You can also see the remains of the warf. It seems like this was only used for a short period of time and went out of service around 1910. While you are in the area there is also an old lighthouse near by to look at.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va n pna abg GUR pna!

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)