Over the past few years now I have traveled throughout the State
with a new perspective. Not like I used to… before I would
fly through little burgs and towns without taking a second look. I
have always traveled for work but never took the time to
“see” where I was going. I would hit a town do my work
and go back to the hotel and sit in my room clicking the clicker
until the wee hours of the morning. Now, every new town I pass
through is an awakening. I thrive on the new treasures I
see… monuments I have whizzed by a hundred times in my life
are now new nuggets of knowledge, vista points I passed without a
blink are postcard images burned in my mind, and side streets of
towns are secret treasures that only non tourists find. Geocaching
has made me stop and smell the roses. Hopefully, this little puzzle
will help enlighten you on the County of Napa and maybe make you
“stop and smell the roses” too.
N38° 09.ABC
A = The City of Yountville in Napa County has
a zip code of 9459(A).
B = Napa County was one of the original
counties formed in 18(B)0.
C = California Historical Marker
#3(C)9 is the OLD BALE MILL - This historic gristmill was
erected by Dr. E. T. Bale, grantee of Carne Humana Rancho, in 1846.
The mill, with surrounding land, was deeded to the Native Sons of
the Golden West by Mrs. W. W. Lyman, and was restored through the
efforts of the Native Son Parlors of Napa County.
W 122° 12.DEF
D = Napa Valley is now known mostly for its
premier wines. In the beginning, settlers planted vineyards with
cuttings supplied by Catholic priests from Sonoma and San Rafael.
In 18(D)1, Riesling cuttings were introduced to the Valley
and, from these small beginnings, Napa Valley has become noted as
one of the premier wine-making regions of the world.
E = The City of Napa which is also the
County Seat for Napa was founded by Nathan Coombs in
1(E)47.
F = The Napa Main Library in Napa is
located: (F)80 Coombs Street Napa, CA 94559.
I would like to thank Smilin' Dawg for being my sponsor
in the area for this cache.
Fun Tidbit of Additional Information: Napa County is home to
a variety of flora and fauna including numerous rare and endangered
species such as Tiburon Indian paintbrush and Contra Costa
goldfields.
The word 'napa' is of Indian derivation and has been
variously translated as "grizzly bear," "house," "motherland" or
"fish."
As always, enjoy.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on
Geochecker.com.