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OUABACHE CACHE Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Hoosier_Reviewer: Sad to see an oldie go but if the cache owner does not plan to replace it, it needs to be removed from the map. All it takes is a note on the page with your intentions for me to give an extension.

Should you change your mind, we can unarchive this one as long as we do so before 7/18/2020.

By the way, this is just my reviewer account. I cache under a different account with thousands of finds and many years of experience.

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Hidden : 9/29/2001
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Pronunciation: "Wabash cash". This cache is located in Ouabache State Park near Bluffton Indiana.

NOTE: The location of this geocache was changed on 20August2017. Please update the coordinates in your GPS. The Ouabache Cache is about 8"x8"x4". It is hidden in Ouabache State Park near Bluffton Indiana. "Ouabache" is the French spelling for "Wabash". There is a fee to get into the park. The gate fee may be higher for out-of-state vehicles. There are several other caches in the park, so make sure you get your money's worth and find them all. Ask for a trail map at the gate. The cache is within 8 feet of a trail (no "bush-wacking" necessary). If you are arriving from the direction of Bluffton, take the River Greenway along the Wabash river (turn on Wabash road). It will bring you very close to the park entrance, and the drive along the river is very scenic. Once you are in the park, be sure to visit the buffalo (bison) and the fire tower. The view from the top of the tower is fantastic, especially with binoculars. There is also a very nice campground here. There is a swimming pool (with life guards) that is open most of the Summer. The bison are located just a short walk from the fire tower, which is at N040 43.068 W085 06.419. If you are in a hurry, an even better parking place is 40d43.144'N, 85d6.371'W. Since there are buffalo here, I put a buffalo nickel in the cache. PLEASE HELP ME TAKE CARE OF THIS CACHE: Food items pose a danger to park animals. Please do not place any food items in the cache and please remove and dispose of any food items that you may find in the cache. Also, please report any item in this cache that may pose a danger to people or wildlife to the Property Manager or other park official. Some examples of dangerous items are: alcohol, firearms, drugs, items unsuitable for minors, etc. I would like to thank everyone (especially the DNR!) that has helped take care of this cache over the years. The OUABACHE CACHE is one of the OLDEST SURVIVING GEOCACHES in the state of Indiana. You have helped make this cache stand the test of time!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jura lbh fgnaq ol n ynetr benatr-vfu fgbar, lbh ner jvguva 5 zrgref bs gur pnpur.

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)