Tower of Treasure Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 12/3/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The Knoblick Firetower is located just off Highway 67, between Farmington and Fredericktown and near the community of Knob Lick, the site is a popular stop for drivers. The tower continues to provide a commanding view of the area.

The cache is hidden in a section that would not be easily conquered with a stroller or wheelchair, but is capable of small children to complete. There is not a designated trail in the area. A good starting point for the search is listed.

The cache is standard ammo can painted somewhat "camo." The container has its own log and several "treasures" to start with. There is also a copy of the Special Use Permit granted by the Missouri Conservation Department.

Knob Lick Towersite is an 80-acre towersite purchased from the U.S. Forest Service for use as a fire detection tower to locate wildfires in southern St. Francois and northern Madison counties. Although used regularly in the past, the tower is only seldom used now because few wild areas exist within the tower's viewing range. The view of the flatwoods valley from the tower is beautiful. A small granite glade provides a panoramic view of the same area for those who prefer to sightsee from the ground.

This rocky, granite glade is the open area just south of the lookout tower. It is covered with little bluestem and Indian grass, as well as many wildflowers, such as tickseed, pine-weed, and sunflowers.

This glade is being managed with prescribed fire to prevent woody trees and shrubs from closing in the open glade area. Glades provide important habitat for turkey and quail and are homes for eastern collared lizards and flathead snakes. Many songbirds, such as red-eyed vireos and indigo buntings, live on or near glades.

Area is closed from 10 PM to 4 AM.

FTF credit to baldeagle45

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)


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