DO NOT LOOK FOR THIS CACHE ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 21, 2014.
This cache and some others that I own on Mackinac Island are going to be disabled on Oct. 13th and archived sometime after Oct. 27th. The disable log will help warn geocachers that this cache will soon be gone.
On Oct. 21 - 25 I will be removing this cache and reusing the container to create a new cache. Normally I would just archive a cache and let the container remain for several weeks so anyone with old waypoints wouldn't look for a cache that has been removed. I can't do that with this cache as the existing container will be reused.
Logs will be allowed until Oct. 20th despite this cache being disabled.
Most of my hides on this island are regular types. In my efforts to expand the type of caches on the island I'm placing this puzzle cache. At the final location you will be searching for a waterproof matchstick holder. Please be aware of muggles when searching for the final. Please re-hide as found or better. Please trade fair or don't trade.
The posted coordinates should place you on a curved sidewalk. There is no need to leave the sidewalk. From this location you will be looking for four (4) numbers. They are clearly visible from the sidewalk. These numbers will be on two different green objects. Of these four (4) numbers, select the one with the greatest value. Using the letters in the form of "ABCDE", substitute the letters in the parenthesis
N45 51.(C - E) (D) (B * D) W084 36.(B + C) (A + E) (A)
with the values found in number you selected. Do the math and head to the resulting coordinate to look for the final. Your solve for the "North" should be all "even" numbers and for the "West" all numbers should be "odd".
I highly recommend picking up an "Mackinac Island Map" from the information booth across the street from the Arnold dock. If the maps are not in the holders on the front of the building, look on the side of the building. For your convenience and planning, you can view or print the PDF file for the Mackinac Island Map. The one 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.
For your convenience, I have created some non-geocache waypoints. They are for:
| Name |
Coordinate |
Description |
| Maps |
N45° 50.971
W84° 37.075 |
Mackinac Island Maps at the information booth |
| BathDrink |
N45° 50.994
W84° 37.091 |
In town bathrooms and drinking fountain |
| SEDrink |
N45° 51.200
W84° 36.217 |
Southeast Water Fountain |
| BritishLanding |
N45° 52.656
W84° 38.690 |
Bathrooms, drinking fountain and snack bar |
| UpperArchRock |
N45° 50.971
W84° 37.075 |
Bathrooms and drinking fountain |
| TurtlePark |
N45° 51.571
W84° 37.515 |
Bathrooms, drinking fountain, picnic shelter and a playground |
| GeneralStore |
N45° 51.516
W84° 37.735 |
Harrisonville General Store, limited supplies |
These waypoints can be downloaded as a zipped GPX and a LOC file here. I've provided the coordinates if you would rather type them in by hand. I would love to hear how this works out for you or if you have any suggestions.
I read many of the logs that are posted on my caches, but sometimes I can't read all emails. If you find a problem with any of my caches, please post a "Needs Maintenance" log. Logs of that type are filtered into a special inbox that gets 100% read. Thank you.