GC1223E T. C. Osage (Traditional Cache) in Arkansas, United States created by KD5JNL

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Chuck Walla: Greetings from Geocaching.com!

Since you have not responded to my reviewer log about your cache, the cache has been archived.

Some time ago, I posted a note to your cache page requesting a response from you to post what you were planning to do with the cache on the page and to send me a note. I have no record of a response, and no response tells me that you are not planning on replacing or repairing this cache. If I am wrong with that assumption, please let me know promptly. I can always unarchive the cache for you if needed.

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Chuck Walla
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GC1223E ▼

A cache by KD5JNL Message this owner

Hidden : 4/9/2007

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

T. C. (Tribal Cache). This is a series of caches frojiles and I have teamed up on to pay tribute to the American Indians that inhabited this area of Arkansas. This series of caches is along a 2.4-mile hiking trail in the Big Creek Natural Area just north of Pangburn. This trail is open to FOOT traffic only so please respect the rules. This cache is in an ammo can and hidden in a traditional way.

The Osage Indians, a seminomadic people with a lifeway based on hunting, foraging, and gardening, the seasonal movements of the Osage brought them annually into northwestern Arkansas throughout the 18th century. The men shaved their heads, leaving only a scalplock extending from the forehead to the back of the neck. The pattern of a man's scalplock indicated the clan he belonged to. Men wore deerskin loincloths, leggings, and moccasins, and bearskin or buffalo robes when it was cold. Beaded ear ornaments and armbands were worn, and warriors tattooed their chests and arms. Women kept their hair long and wore deerskin dresses, woven belts, leggings, and moccasins. Clothing was perfumed with chewed columbine seed and ceremonial garments were decorated with the furs of ermine and puma. Earrings, pendants, and bracelets were worn, and women decorated their bodies with tattoos. Osage lands in Arkansas and Missouri were taken by the U.S. government in 1808 and 1818, and in 1825 an Osage reservation was established in southeastern Kansas. If you find this cache in need of maintenance, please state it in your log or contact me through my profile link. Above all, be safe, have fun, and happy caching. ****** Congratulations Eagle95 FTF 4/10/07******