Tall bluffs afford fantastic views of
the Missouri River and lands beyond to those brave enough to find a
way to their summit. Residents of New Haven, Missouri, though, do
not have to gather their courage as roads and a stairway lead to
such a spot in Thurman Park. It is here that the journey
starts.
To find the geocache, you will need to jot down numbers that
will, after some quick arithmetic and substitution, reveal the true
location.
Let's start with the bell close to the park's entrance. The
plaque underneath provides some interesting information and also a
lot of numbers. A is the sixth number on the plaque. Now,
take note of the bell itself. It is held up by quite an impressive
iron stand stamped with a number in multiple places. The first
digit of this number is B. A spoked wheel is used to turn
the bell and make it sound (if it had a clapper). The number of
spokes on the wheel is C.
You will see a set of stairs to the northeast that leads to the
next stop on this caching tour. During the winter these steps are
closed, so the coordinates for the bottom are provided as a
waypoint and quick walk from downtown. There is a plaque proudly
announcing the "Adopt A Step" program that made this possible. The
first digit of the contribution amount is D. Hmmm . . . it
would seem that the Evergreen Lodge, an organization, was one of
the contributors. The first digit of their lodge number is
E.
Now, with all the information gathered, calculate the following:
F = A - D.
The final coordinates for the geocache are: N 38° 36.FCE
W 91° 12.AEB
As with many caches, please replace
this one as found to keep it out of sight!
Permission to place this cache was
kindly provided by Steve Roth and the Parks & Recreation
Department of New Haven.