State of the Nation - Oregon Mystery Cache
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.
GeoCrater
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State of the Nation - Oregon
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The cache is not located at the above listed coordinates. They take you approximately to the California/Oregon State Line. You must first figure out a little Oregon history for the REAL coordinates. Safe parking is available for this little treasure.
N 42° 00.ABC
A = Oregon has a total of 3(A) counties.
B = The Oregon State Tree is (B). Convert the first letter of the trees first name to its numerical counterpart for (B).
C = Oregon was the 33rd state admitted to the Union on February 14, 185(C).
Checksum for North = 19
W 124° 12.DEF
D = Oregon has had 36 governors since 1859. The current governor is Ted Kulongoski and his term runs out in 2011. Sylvester Pennoyer was governor number (D) from 1887–1895.
E = How many professional sports team(s) does the State of Oregon have (Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey). The number of professional team(s) equals (E).
F = The highest point in Oregon is the summit of Mount Hood at 11,24(F) feet and its lowest point is sea level of the Pacific Ocean along the Oregon coast (use information from wikipedia since everyone I found has a different number).
Checksum for West = 18
I would like to thank Arse&Hemi for being my sponsor in the area for this cache.
Fun Tidbit of Additional Information:
State Flower: Oregon grape
State Animal: Beaver
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Rock: Thunderegg
State Fish: Chinook Salmon
The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side. On the reverse appears a beaver the state animal. Both sides have a field of navy blue with design in gold. The front picture includes a heart shaped shield with an eagle on top, surrounded by thirty-three stars. (The number of states in 1859.)
As always, enjoy.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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