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Arthur Dutler Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

dameetro: This container was missing. The hiding spot has changed a bit too. It appears that a critter moved in at some point. Going to go ahead and archive this one. It had a good run.

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Hidden : 11/26/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located on Corps Land near Arkabutla Lake.

When I was a kid in elementary school, our school had our End of the Year picnics at Arkabutla Lake. There was one kid in my class who said we were going to "Arthur Dutler Lake" for our picnic. I guess he thought the lake was named after that famous conquistador/explorer Arthur Dutler? To this day, I still remember him arguing with me about it.

It's amazing how the years have gone by, and for some reason we still joke about going fishing or camping at "Arthur Dutler." One comment made by one goofball kid...and we still call it that over 25 years later. Funny how that happens some times.

In case you are wondering, it is believed the name Arkabutla came from the Choctaw words akka, meaning "bottom of water" and botoli, meaning "to pulverize" in reference to a stream with a sandy bed.

Following the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 , Arkabutla Lake became one of four Flood Damage Reduction reservoirs in northern Mississippi. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will adjust the water levels at various times during the years to accommodate rain water to prevent flooding in the delta.

The cache: You will turn off Arkabutla Rd onto a gravel road. This is called Lake Road on my gps. You will pass several houses with private property signs on your way north on Lake Road. You will come to a gate and a large parking area with a Corps. Public Access entry sign. There may be hunters nearby during hunting season, but they *shouldn't* be hunting near the road. Proceed north past the gate. You will see the lake in the distance. The cache will be a short walk and is located just off the gravel path. The cache is placed high enough that it should be safe during any floods. I placed it slightly higher than this spring's record flood level, which was still evident on the nearby trees. Water levels may make this cache difficult at times, while other times you may walk to it in flip-flops, like I did today. Check the hint if you need it, no one will think any less of you! You will be looking for a large lock n lock container.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

10sg uvture guna gur ebnq.

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)