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WIGWAM BURNER Traditional Cache

Hidden : 7/2/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A small cylinder, log only, at good viewpoint for the title object. BYOP. Be sure to visit SOUTHERN OREGON GEOCACHERS on Facebook.

A wood waste burner, known as a teepe (tipi) burner or wigwam burner in the United States and a beehive burner in Canada, is a free-standing conical steel structure ranging from 30 to 60 feet in height. They are named for their resemblance to beehives, teepees and wigwams. A sawdust burner is cylindrical. All have an opening at the top that is covered with a steel grill or mesh.

Wigwam or beehive burners are used to dispose of waste wood in logging yards and sawdust from sawmills by burning. As a result they produce a large quantity of smoke and ash which is vented directly into the atmosphere without any sort of scrubbing or cleaning, contributing to poor air conditions wherever they were used. The burners are considered to be a major source of air pollution and are being phased out in most areas.

Wigwam burners went out of general use in the northwestern United States in the early 1970s, and are prohibited from operation in Oregon. The wood waste is now used as a component in various other forest products.

IF THE GATE IS OPEN, PARK ACROSS THE STREET!!!! If it's closed, park the cachemobile on the south side facing east and you can use it to block muggles to the north. Look down near the tall brown thing.. This is EASY!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gbb fvzcyr sbe n uvag.

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)