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Sylvania Tree Cache Traditional Cache

Hidden : 2/10/2002
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Two part Cache with some basic math involved. Just a point of trivia - this is not listed as a multi-cache, because that category did not exist when this cache was started. We did not want to amend the listing because it is an "OG" cache - so to speak. We are proud that it has been visited so much and lasted so long - ENJOY - Pdxblues!

This cache is placed on the grounds of a local knowledge center. This is a two part challenge. Go to the above listed coordinates to locate the "PSUEDOTSUGA TAXAFILIA" sign. This marker lists a date which must be used to locate the second coordinate where the cache is hidden. Use the formula below to locate the cache:
N - coordinate formula
MONTH + DAY + 21 X .001 = # to subtract from the hundredths of the minutes of this coordinate. This gives you the new N coordinate.
45º 26. _ _ _

W - coordinate formula
YEAR X .001 - .973 = # to insert at the decimal point in this coordinate
122º 43. _ _ _

This cache was started with the following:
2 music CD's, action figure, magnifying glass, highlighter, chop sticks, triangle puzzle, golf ball, lego figure, antennae ball figure, rubber ball, stuffed animal and toy truck.

We have put a disposable camera for you to record your group and I'll post your photos. Good luck and welcome to our neighborhood. PDXBLUES. This cache was plundered around March 19, 2010 - like totally taken, probably disposed of as garbage. The original cache lasted more than 8 years however! We have started it all over again - happy hunting and thanks for visiting!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur Pnpur vf va n pyrne cynfgvp erpgnathyne pbagnvare ohpxrg ng gur onfr bs n gerr qbja gur cngu ba gur yrsg sebz gur teniry cvyr ba gur pbeare bs T fgerrg.

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)