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This is Vermont: Brunswick Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 4/24/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of the Vermont 251 Plus 4 Geocaching Club, an attempt to bring caches to each and every town, city and gore in the state of Vermont!



The town of Brunswick had a population of 107, (4.3 per sq. mile) during the 2000 census. However the area had a large population of Moose which likely exceeded the human population!

There are some other areas of Brunswick that are noteworthy, such as the Brunswick Springs. In which Ripley's Believe it or Not called it the "Eighth Wonder of the World" in 1984 due to the belief that the springs from the same source split into six unique mineral waters.
But the Springs are said to be cursed. The story of the curse begins in 1748, when Abenakis lived near the springs and relied on the natural healing powers of the waters. When a soldier was wounded in the French and Indian War, his Abenaki companions brought him to Brunswick Springs. and lo and behold, he was cured,"
The soldier supposedly returned to the springs after the war to bottle and sell the water, and Abenakis objected to the sale of something natural. In the struggle that ensued, legend has it that an Abenaki man and baby were killed. The child's mother, a sorceress, is said to have cursed the springs. "Indians said anyone who tried to profit from the springs would fail," says Brendan Whittaker, Brunswick resident and chairman of the town's select board. Over the last two centuries, people with enterprising ideas have envisioned it as a place of business. Four hotel fires later, they were left to wonder: was it coincidence that led to their failure, or the curse of Brunswick Springs?.

About the cache Although it is not quite a roadside park and grab, it brings you to a site I was going to call "Look Out Moose".
Perhaps you will see some of the Brunswick residents?
Cache is in a small peanut butter jar and should be findable year round.
All but the last few feet are wheel chair accessible.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

haqre gur pbeare

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)