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General Burleson Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

West Texas Reviewer: As there's been no cache to find for years, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.If the owner wishes to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future (not to exceed 15 days from the date of this entry), just contact me (by e-mail), and assuming it still meets the current Guidelines, I will consider unarchiving this cache.

Please be advised this is not a guarantee that this geocache will be unarchived. Many factors will go into my decision. The most important of which is how you responded to geocachers who tried to communicate with you regarding the problem(s) with this geocache hide and how you communicated with me, the West Texas Reviewer.

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Hidden : 3/5/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Bring your own pen for this quick park & grab. This cache is dedicated to General Edward Burleson. In 1845, General Edward Burleson acquired the headwaters and Springs now known as the Aquarena Center in San Marcos, Texas. Our paranormal team had the entire place to ourselves overnight to investigate the alleged claims of paranormal activity. WATCH our overnight paranormal investigation for FREE at: http://www.aetherparanormal.com/blog/aquarena-center-aether-paranormal-investigation/

Aquarena Springs is primarily the source of the San Marcos River, rising from hundreds of fissures under Spring Lake. A Spanish mission was established on the site, and later became the homestead of General Burleson.

Burleson was a well-known war hero who had fought with Ben Milam in San Antonio and commanded the First Regiment at San Jacinto, where Texas' independence was won. He acquired additional fame during battles with Comanches and Cherokees, and also served as Vice-President of the Republic of Texas under Sam Houston and as a senator for the Fifteenth District. In 1848 Burleson and his sons built a two room cabin on the hill overlooking the Springs and began using the adjacent lands for cropland and grazing.

In 1926 A. B. Rogers was attracted by the scenic beauty of the area and purchased Burleson's homestead tract and developed it into a popular tourist attraction. The park had a large hotel, a Swiss sky ride, glass-bottom boat rides, and a submarine theater with mermaid performers. By far the most popular attraction was Ralph, the Swimming Pig. Today, it is home to the Texas State University-San Marcos and known as the Aquarena Center. You can still take a ride on the glass-bottom boats and be amazed by the beauty of this sacred Texas gem.

From intriguing old stories of a clown and mermaid performer drowning during an underwater theater show, to a more recent 2009 suicide on the premise, this investigation proves to be both captivating, and mind-blowing. Combining terrifying reenactments, Aether takes you on a crazy journey, like never before.

Checkout the evidence attained from this investigation! (visit link)

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)