Notes on Camp Alexander Traditional Cache
Hidden : 8/8/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is an easy off and back on from I-35. There are two containers, one with a log and the other with some swag.

The following is and exerpt from the Camp Alexander website. I think the significance of this area lies in the first sentence:

Click the link above to visit their web site.

It is said that E. J. Alexander was born a slave on September 15, 1854, in North Carolina. Since he was a bachelor and silent about his past, no one knew why he left North Carolina, or why he chose to settle in Lyon County. But live in Lyon County he did, starting with nine acres purchased in 1886. This initial tract was rough land, probably a parcel no one else wanted. He worked hard on his nine acres, and eventually was able to add thirty more, including some good bottom-land. Three times a week, Mr. Alexander would drive his horse-drawn wagon to the "better" parts of Emporia to sell his fruits and vegetables. He often gave rides (and apples) to the children who followed his wagon, and on the way home he passed through the poorer parts of town and gave away what he had not sold.

On May 18, 1923, Edward J. "Jones" Alexander passed away, leaving all of his savings, property and the thirty-nine acres to the orphaned and needy children of Emporia, Lyon County, and the State of Kansas. His will stipulated that one acre be set aside for his grave, and for the burial of others too poor to afford plots. His will went unnoticed for several years until, in the 1930's, it was discovered by James Putnam, a young Emporia attorney. It was through Putnam's efforts that the will was probated and Camp Alexander was established.

Today, through the efforts of many individuals and organizations, Camp Alexander is an 80+ acre tract of land that has many facilities. It is available for all kinds of activities and open to everyone. Come discover the treasures nature has given us at Camp Alexander.

This place was given to the children of Emporia so bring them along. There are nearly 3 miles of hiking and biking trails and many other activities. For more information visit their web site. (visit link)

The title is a play on a This American Life radio show that I think of every time I am out here. TAL is a weekly radio show on public radio. In this part of Kansas it is on Saturday at noon on 89.7. If you are on the road caching, this is a great companion. To listen to the show "Notes on Camp" click the following link, you will get a good laugh.
(visit link)

The cachtainer is a large camo PVC container and is wheelchair accissible, however the terrain is not the most level.
Cache placed with permission.

Congratulations to the lunch-time pirate kcchiefs1 for his FTF in the midst of a great thunderstorm.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Hafperj sebz gur obggbz

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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