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Open Skies Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Cyclops: Thanks to everyone that came to Mackinac Island to search for my cache. The container has been removed.

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Hidden : 4/6/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Located on the high ground of Mackinac Island. The trails on Mackinac Island vary in conditions. Be prepared for trip hazards like rocks and roots. A few sections of some trails have wet areas. Any trail will have puddles after a rain.


DO NOT LOOK FOR THIS CACHE ON OR AFTER June 14, 2014.

My intentions are to remove this cache, clean it out, re-stock it, and deploy it as a new cache somewhere else on Mackinac Island.

This cache will be disabled prior to the above listed date as a notice of it's pending archiving.

I will be arriving on the island on the above listed date, and will be there for a few days. Depending on several factors, I may not get to every cache that this notice is being posted to. If I do not get to this cache, it will be enabled for normal caching.

I have created a bookmark list of the caches that are being affected. Please refer to Soon To Be Replaced Caches.

Late logging of finds before June 14, 2014 will be allowed. Found it logs with dates on or after June 14, 2014 will be questioned and possibly deleted. If you log late, please use the correct date you found it.

A basic cache hidden along another of the many trails that runs on Mackinac Island. Horse riders use many of the trails so please yield the right of way to any horse.

You will be searching for a cammo'd square 5" x 5" x 8" plastic jar. Please re-hide as found or better. Please trade fair or don't trade.

I highly recommend picking up an "Mackinac Island Map" from the information booth across the street from the Arnold docks, N45 50.971 W84 37.075. If the maps are not in the holders on the front of the building, look on the sides of the building. For your convenience and planning, you can view or print the PDF files for two different Mackinac Island Maps here. Also available at the link is a zip file for some various waypoints for drinking fountains, bathrooms and a remote snack bar. The map available at the information booth is printed on a glossy paper and holds up fairly well when repeatedly tucked in and out of a pocket or caching bag.

I read many of the logs that are posted on my caches. Sometimes I can't read all of the emails. If you find a problem with any of my caches please post a "Needs Maintenance" log. Thank you.

Trail Courtesy

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qba'g gubfr onol rireterraf ybbx phgr.

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)