Ellis Island Challenge Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

retiredprof: In light of geocaching's recent changes to the publishing rules, I am archiving all 150 of my challenge caches. I am a retired psychology professor, not a computer programmer. I am simply unable to comply with the new geochecker rules. I am sad that I have to do this. For those who have already begun any of my challenge caches, please note that you can still log archived caches. If you have any problems with this decision, please contact the geocaching authorities so that your suggestions may be considered.

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Hidden : 1/31/2013
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is hidden on an island in Ellis Lake. You will cross over two walking bridges to reach it. Be sure to read the logging requirements below, and to carry your caching pole.

Some of the most enjoyable caches that I have found have been on...or near...an island. Now it's your turn. Your task is to find 25 caches, each with the word "island" in the title. Do not use compound words, locationless caches, or event caches [but plurals are okay]. Do not use more than two caches from a series, and a given island name may only be used twice.

List your cache-finds as shown below, and include at least four categories (icons) of caches on your list. And, may you have smooth sailing as you acquire your islands of treasure...

JZC2----Buck Island Lake-----------------5-23-07 (traditional)
24B70--Cherry Island Hole #15----------1-30-13
3Y772--Cooper's Island Paradise--------1-30-13
1C0R9--Desert Island---------------------5-09-08
N2J5----Deserted Island------------------3-12-05
1N8Y7--Dolphin Island--------------------4-30-09
KQQN--Echo Lake...Lymans Island------7-23-05
10RN7--Evil Pirate Island-----------------1-27-13 (multi)
206B ---Floating Island-------------------6-26-08
654B----Floating Island Indian Cave----6-26-08
G2N7---Goose Island--------------------12-21-07
JEVZ----Grizzly Island 2------------------1-30-13
1X605--Headed for Liberty Island-------1-30-13
12Q8T--Hog Island Overlook-------------2-07-09
V33R---Is this Gilligan's Island?-------11-07-07
N144---Islands of Upper Lake-----------5-13-05
2MAX3--Landlocked Island---------------2-12-11
130TB--Liberty Island Quadrangle------1-30-13
WFVQ--Lodi Lake Island-----------------9-14-11
2P243--Mormon Island-------------------1-30-13 (Puzzle)
1J26W--Mormon Island Wetland--------1-30-13
10Q7F--No Man is an Island-----------12-02-07
442CC--On the Way to Grizzly Island--1-30-13
WPYZ--Paradise Island-----------------10-10-08
RYZY...Staten Island Road--------------1-16-06
G1Q0---Tortoise Island------------------3-02-08 (virtual)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

chxbby

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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