Carnation Farm View Traditional Cache
Hidden : 3/12/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


A fantastic view of Carnation Farm.

picture of view


Carnation is a household name known for its evaporated milk. The farm maintained a world-renowned heard of Holstein cows and whose genetics still play a prominent role in the Holstein breed. At one time, the Carnation cows held the world milk production record for 32 consecutive years. One cow in particular, Segis Pietertje Prospect, produced more than 37,000 pounds of milk during 1920, a record that stood for 16 years. A statue of this cow can be seen from the road near just north of the main barn.

Home of Contented Cows by historylink.org

In 1910, Elbridge Amos Stuart cleared 350 acres of timber and brush and brought in a purebred bull and 86 registered Holstein cows to form a research herd. Two years later, he cleared 400 more acres, and today the farm rests on some 1,200 acres of land.

The valley became world-famous as the "Home for Contented Cows." One cow from the herd, nicknamed "Possum Sweetheart," produced more than 37,000 pounds of milk in one year -- a world record. Over the years many famous people visited the farm to see her, including boxer Jack Dempsey, who tried his hand at milking her.

The Cache

A not very difficult cache located at an old fenced-off highway weigh station. overlooking the farm and valley. It’s available 24/7 though the view is of course only available during daylight hours.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)


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