FSC-2012 Little Creek Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 9/29/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache was orininally placed for the the First State Challenge 2012 sponsored by Delaware Geocachers! Although the challenge has ended, this cache is still available to be found!!

FSC-2012 Little Creek
Cache Details:
Hidden just of parking area along Rt-9



Description:
Originally called Little Landing, the town hit its most prosperous time during the late 1800's when a booming oyster industry took the community from a sleepy village to a thriving center focused on this delectable shellfish. A fishing industry which included charter as well as commercial boats began to thrive, and with it, came a need for all the economic support such as bait shops, a cannery and restaurants. Jim Marvel, one of the patriarchs of the town, talks of a time when there were ninety shuckers going five days a week during a good portion of the year. Diminishing supply of the shellfish, caused the town to lose some of its economic and recreational stature.

The population was 224 at the 2010 census and, the town has a total area of 0.1 square miles.

The Little Creek Wildlife Area, just south of town, protects 4500 acres of marshland and is used for hunting, fishing and crabbing. There are fifteen waterfowl blinds, three photographic blinds, an observation tower, a boardwalk and two boat ramps. One can also observe the impoundments which were built for mosquito control and other environmental purposes.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs cbyr

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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