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Fountain Of Youth Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/1/2011
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

2016 Hidey Award Winner

Hampton Roads Hall of Fame


The cache is not located at the listed coordinates

You must answer the questions below to figure out the cache coordinates.



N A6 B7.CDE   W 076 FG.6H7

 

The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring that reputedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks of its waters.

 

The legend became particularly prominent in the 16th century, when it became attached to the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, first Governor of Puerto Rico.

According to the story, Ponce de León heard of the land of Bimini from the people of Puerto Rico when he conquered the island. Growing dissatisfied with his material wealth, he launched an expedition to locate it, and in the process discovered Florida, thus becoming one of the first Europeans to set foot on the American mainland.


Question:  When did Juan Ponce De Leon discover Florida?      0B-F2-151A

While Juan Ponce de Leon may well have heard of the Fountain and believed in it, his name was not associated with the legend in writing until after his death. 

Question:    What year did he die?        C5H1

The city of St. Augustine, Florida is home to the Fountain of Youth National Archaeological Park, a tribute to the spot where Ponce de León is traditionally said to have landed.

Question:  In what year did Luella Day McConnell create this tourist attraction?       DEG4


Before jumping in your car make sure you are prepared. Decide what if any watercraft is needed.
Flotation devices might come in handy.

The cache is located near a treacherous waterfall that feeds into the Fountain of Youth. Be careful not to slip over the falls during your search.
Beware of the wildlife - they will be watching.

Don't forget to bring a towel, you will wish you had.





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*** Congratulations to SouthTexas for FTF ***

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Obggbzf Hc!

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)