This cache is part of the 2009 Geocaching Event. You will need a
Contest Entry Form to participate. If you don't have a form, there
are some in the cache or you can download from the
website.
The “National Great River Road 2009 Geocaching Event” will
feature a series of geocaches located throughout each of the ten
Mississippi River States. Each of the caches will be historically
themed. Contests, prizes and other fun activities will appeal to
geocachers of all ages and levels of geocaching experience.
White signs with a green steamboat pilot’s wheel painted on them
mark the 2,000-mile Great River Road route, running from the
Mississippi’s source in northern Minnesota to its terminus at the
Gulf of Mexico. Driving the whole route takes 10 to 14 days. For
shorter trips, it helps to envision the route in three major
sections: Minnesota to the Quad Cities (that’s the Davenport, Iowa,
and Moline, Ill., area), the Quad Cities to Memphis, and Memphis to
New Orleans. Food and lodging are plentiful along the entire
route.
Mississippi is the birthplace of the Blues and home to
world-class resorts, Southern cuisine, legendary landmarks,
renowned artists and writers, and exciting outdoor adventure.
Whether it's our 26 miles of beaches, the music of the Delta, the
richness of history, or the nightlife, Mississippi has something
for everyone. Mississippi offers an incredible Southern experience
that leaves people wishing for one more day in their travel
plans!
