GC3PYJY Old Orchard? (read guidelines before searching) (Traditional Cache) in Washington, United States created by CrossedAnchors, adopted from ohjoy!

This cache has been archived.

ohjoy!: I had a wonderful walk down here today. As this one has gone missing repeatedly, I decided that a new cache nearby would be the best way to deal with it.

Watch for a new one, coming soon.

GC3PYJY ▼

A cache by CrossedAnchors, adopted from ohjoy! Message this owner

Hidden : 12/9/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

What is this tree doing in the Mima Mounds? Is it the edge of an old orchard? Did kids ever swing on the branches? Actually, it's a native Pacific Crab Apple tree.

This is the first of six caches (5 traditionals and 1 earthcache) placed in the West Rocky Prairie area of the Mima Mounds, with permission from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Here are the regulations for visiting this very fragile area:

1. Stay on roadways. (The caches I have placed in the area may be a few feet off the roadway; however, each cache location has been approved by a staff person.)
2. Foot traffic only. No bikes, horses or motor vehicles. Strollers would be acceptable.
3. Dogs must be on a short leash and kept on the roadways at all times. It might be easier to leave them home.

Following these regulations will preserve the natural environment while still allowing the public to enjoy it.

Even one single short walk off the roadways will cause soil compaction. Compaction prevents the natural plant life from growing and allows hardier, invasive species to take their place.

Let's keep this area open for all to enjoy now and in the future by honoring these requests.

Don't forget your Discover Pass.

Congrats to imacountrygirl for being FTF some 17 hours after it was published!!!

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)