GC2PGNN VSP Breaks Interstate 75th Anniversary Adventure (Traditional Cache) in Virginia, United States created by Virginia State Parks

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Virginia State Parks: Virginia State Parks 75th Anniversary Geocaching Adventure series ended on December 15, 2011. Look for the upcoming series, Virginia State Parks Blooming Adventure in March 2012.

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Hidden : 2/28/2011

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Located in the Breaks Interstate Park on the Loop Trail (access near the Visitors Center). This is a nice little trail that is suitable for all family members, although there is a possibility of forest creatures, so watch your step!

Biking, hiking, riding, rafting…no matter how you choose to move through The Breaks Interstate Park, you will find yourself exploring, just like those who came here first. Passing through the ancient hunting grounds of the Shawnee and Cherokee, one might just as easily be tracking the 18th century legend of the lost silver mines of John Swift. Or following in the footsteps of Daniel Boone as he searched for a new way into Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley. In 1767 Boone finally discovered the single passage through the 125-mile stretch of Pine Mountain, and thus gave the area its name: The Breaks. Like these early wanderers, today’s visitors are greeted by hidden ponds and craggy rock faces, by awesome critters, and starry nights scented by bloom…in short, by wonders at every turn.

The container is a clear plastic waterproof box with a log sheet and information about the Breaks Interstate Park. The overall difficulty is a little high due to the heavy tree coverage, but just bear in mind that the cache is upstream from the bridge and only about 30 feet away. The last few feet of your journey may require you to dodge a few laurel bushes. .

This cache is part of the Virginia State Parks 75th Anniversary Geocaching Adventure. Each state park has a cache for this series, each with a unique collector’s card. There are small prizes for finding 5, 10, 20, and ALL of the caches. Most parks require a small parking fee while geocaching. For more information go to: www.virginiaoutdoors.com.

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)