Forgotten History: Lewis and Clark Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Reviewer Smith: As I have not heard from the cache owner within the requested time frame, the cache is being archived.

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Hidden : 7/13/2010
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This is a Park and Grab at an Illinois Historic Marker. You can almost drive up to the cache, but it may take you a few minutes to find this Nano Cache. It shouldn't be TOO hard to find. You will need a pencil or pen, and the log size may require a small tool to retrieve from the cache. Please return it to a protected location, to help keep rain out of it.


This should be handicapped accessible, if you are able to handle a small area of turf.

This is a NANO CACHE - you will need a pen/pencil and may need a tool to retrieve the log. This can be a paperclip or small twig.

There are two plaques and a set of 2-D statues at this Historic Marked, the site of a former truck weight station, that is now closed.

Lewis and Clark in Illinois
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their party passed this place on their way west. Here they crossed the river to visit Cape Girardeau. The next day they were relieved to find Nathaniel Pryor, a recruit who had gone hunting two days earlier but never returned. On November 24, 1803 they camped on a rocky sandbar near by.
(Erected in 2003 by the State of Illinois and the Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission)







Lewis & Clark Expedition
1803-1806
Scientific Mission
The Lewis and Clark Expedition had a scientific mission as well as others. President Jefferson urged them to study the flora and fauna along their route. When passing through this area, they noted the abundant pines and cedars, unique limestone formations, and also the many fine mines of "pitt coal" which was used by blacksmiths. Lewis also made reference to the Big Muddy River located on the northwest side of this country. A Shawnee Village was also located nearby.

This is a NANO CACHE - you will need a pen/pencil and may need a tool to retrieve the log. This can be a paperclip or small twig.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp

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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