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JOE EXIT 24, Winter Palace Traditional Cache

Hidden : 12/31/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:



The JOE cache series was started by altosaxplayer, a
member of the Tri-Cities Geocachers. The name JOE means "Just Off
Exit". The series was started as an Interstate 68 equivalent to the
"Loop to Loop" and I-81 cache series that was started in Nashville
TN by cgeek.

The JOE caches are placed no more than two tenths
of a mile from the exit and the hint is a dead give away to the
cache location. JOE caches are an easy way to pick up more cache
finds while traveling.


This will be Number Eight of our Maryland JOE
series.


When planning our trips we always struggle with
which caches really will be quick grabs and which may end as
disasters and getting lost in an unfamiliar city.


This cache is meant as a quick grab for those
traveling through the area and a nice fast smiley for those that
already live here.

Copied from VWDave's caches in VA and
scrubjsm



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Now for the cache Search …

You will locate this JOE just off the East Bound
Exit 24 of I 68 on the South Side of the Interstate.

This JOE placed just off the interstate exit will require a little bushwacking and light climbing but with all JOE’s it is easily accessed.

If you have ever traveled I 68 through Garrett County during the Winter months you know that if the cache is on the Ground it will be buried under the snow, this cache has been placed to provide year round access. As long as you are Not afraid of climbing through the Snow on the shoulder up the hill to the wood area.

The cache you seek is ( A Cammo’d Water Jug ) hidden in the wooded area to provide cover for your search. Please be careful when opening the container so the contents don't get dumped out on the ground.


This Larger than Regular Cache Provides for Plenty of room for Travel Bugs and Geocoins to be traded along the Interstate headed East and West

Some stealth may be required but minimal at most times
Parking along the wide shoulder should provide you with a safe place to exit the cache mobile

Cache has been fully stocked with a stash note,
log book, pen, swag and TB’s to get this one started.




*** Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. LPYankeeFan and both of The_Incredibles!!! for the FTF !!! ***

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Guvf barf cvarf sbe lbh

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)