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Volo Bog Suprize Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

ILReviewer: Since I haven't heard from the owner, and the cache is apparently gone, I'm reluctantly archiving this cache. If the owner wishes to reactivate this cache, please e-mail me at IllinoisGeocacher@yahoo.com and I'll unarchive it as soon as I can.

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Hidden : 11/2/2001
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Volo bog Nature Reserve is one of the southern most examples of a classic quaking bog. The area around the bog is old oak forest, pine and gentle rolling hills.

I placed this cache at the insistence of a friend who is very fond of this nature reserve. Now that i've been there I can see why. During my short visit I saw six deer, several dozen ducks, two swans, a turtle, a handful of squirrels and a furry-something which ran so fast through the thicket I'm not sure what it is.

You'll enjoy this one. The trails are beautiful and give an excellent view of the bog. There's also a couple of observation shacks along the bog's edge where you can sit in the shade and spy on the wildlife without them knowing you're there. I could have sat there all day.

This is a good one to bring the family along on. Be sure to park at N42.221.173 W088.11.283. It will put you right at the head of the appropriate trail. Go sourth on the trail if you want the longer scenic route (about two miles). Go North on the trail if you want the quick in and out version (about a half mile to the cache).

Do yourself a favor and bring a sack lunch and take a break at the observation shack at N42.21.361 W088.10.944. You'll thank me for it.

The cache itself is hidden about 150 to 200 feet off the trail in a stand of old oak trees. It's fairly well hidden but it should be obvious where it is once you get close.

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)