This is a puzzle cache. It is not at the listed coordinates. To obtain the cache coordinates, please solve the following puzzle:
The posted coordinates for this cache will put you at the entrance to Governors Groves in the Scott Matheson Nature Preserve. This is a pleasant place to visit and walk and is popular with dog owners. Utah's governors are honored here. Note: The governors of the State of Utah are included, and not those of the Territory of Utah which preceded them. There is no admission fee and the Groves are always open, but it would be best to visit during daylight hours.
To solve the puzzle, answer the 10 easy questions below. Some of the questions could be answered online, but please consider answering them on site and enjoy some fresh air and (maybe) sunshine as well. A plaque near the entrance will provide several answers. Printing out pages 1-5 of this listing and taking them with you will be very helpful. Reading glasses may be appreciated!
For each multiple choice question, circle the best answer. The numbers in parentheses following your 10 answers will then be used to build the coordinates of the cache.
A − The rock at the entrance welcomes you with the name of the Preserve and Grove. How many Maple leaves does the rock feature?
5 (5)
3 (4)
2 (3)
8 (2)
B − According to the wood plaque at the entrance which of these vegetation types might you observe?
Rabbitbrush (5)
Dawn Redwood (4)
Salal (6)
Murray Maple (8)
C − How many (straight line) feet between Matheson and Blood?
118 (4)
405 (1)
237 (0)
80 (3)
Hint: Save a waypoint at one marker, navigate to it, then walk to the second marker and note the distance.
D − Who was famous for fighting the federal income tax?
William Spry (3)
G. Dewey Clyde (6)
Charles R. Mabey (9)
J. Bracken Lee (8)
E − This governor appears to be leaning back against another rock:
Olene S. Walker (9)
Michael O. Leavitt (3)
Heber M. Wells (0)
Gary R. Herbert (5)
F − At the time of this writing, Spencer J. Cox is governor. Which direction is the enscription on his rock facing?
South (4)
North (3)
West (5)
Northeast (2)
G − Which governor lives across the path from Norman H. Bangerter?
Heber M. Wells (9)
John C. Cutler (7)
G. Dewey Clyde (8)
Simon Bamberger (0)
H − As viewed from behind, which governor is this:
Gary R. Herbert (3)
John C. Cutler (2)
Calvin L. Rampton (1)
Norman H. Bangerter (5)
I − Which governor was awarded the Bronze Star for service in World War II?
Herbert B. Maw (8)
Calvin L. Rampton (0)
Henry H. Blood (3)
George H. Dern (6)
J − Which governor founded the Lagoon resort?
Charles R. Mabey (4)
Calvin L. Rampton (9)
Heber M. Wells (7)
Simon Bamberger (2)
Now build the coordinates for the cache using the numbers in parentheses following your answers above:
N 40 AB.CDE
W 111 FG.HIJ
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