This cache is intended to be
found AFTER DARK1. Why after dark you ask? Because
it’s fun, it’s different, and it’s a little bit
spooky. Trust the “silvery eyes” for they will lead you
safely through the darkness. Beware of the “eyes of
fire”2 for they will stop at nothing to protect
what is rightfully theirs! Boo-Whaa-Haa-haaaaa!
This is a family-friendly
two-stage multi cache located in Evergreen West Park. Park
hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Give yourself a good ½ hour to
complete the series. Total hiking shouldn’t exceed more
than a ¼ mile. Watch your step as you will be traveling on
and off the beaten paths. Each cache can be found within just
a few feet of the gruesome “eyes of fire”. The
Stage 1 cache will provide you with coordinates to the starting
point for the Stage 2 final
STAGE 1: The coordinates
provided are the starting point. Get yourself to this spot
AFTER DARK and use your trusty headlamp or flashlight3
to scan the nearby woods. You are looking for a ghostly set of
silvery eyes. Once spotted, approach the eyes to find your entry
point into the darkness (spooky eh?). Approach each set of eyes
cautiously. Stand under their watchful protection and scan the
darkness for the next set. Continue following these clues until the
peaceful silvery eyes are replaced with fearsome “eyes of
fire”! These evil optics indicate you’re close to the
cache. Be brave, be diligent, be cautious, and behave!
STAGE 2 - FINAL: The
coordinates from Stage 1 will provide your Stage 2 starting point.
Once again, scan the woods to find your first set of silvery eyes
and follow their lead until you locate the "eyes of fire". To sign
the log you will need to be the bravest of the brave, the cleverest
of the clever, the cacherest of the cachers, the uh…
ummm… (well you get the point).4. Good
Luck!
Remember this is supposed to be
FUN!!!5
Footnotes:
-
This cache was NOT
set up to be daylight-friendly.
-
The “eyes of fire” are
orange, triangular in shape, and are in groups.
-
Hold light at eye level for the
optimum reflectivity. A headlamp works great. The more
powerful the light the easier it will be.
-
There is potential for wet feet
after a good rain or the spring thaw. Please plan
accordingly.
-
This is my first "night cache" so
let me know what you think either in your log or via email. Thanks!
Have fun!!!
FTF Honors: MNWild11 and ABaldEagle. Congrats guys. Don't
spend the prize all in one place!