The Oregon Trail is a historic 2,000 mile route across the American West. Originally a narrow passage useable by humans and horses, the route was eventually widened for use by wagons. Beginning in Missouri and ending in Oregon, the trail passed through territory which eventually became the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho.
It is estimated that 400,000 people moved westward along the trail from 1837 to 1869. Today, Interstate 80 follows much of the same route westward.
Cache Description:
The posted coordinates take you to the first stage where you'll find a clue to the next stage and a number you will need to make note of in the order you find them. This will give you access to the cache container. After the forth clue, you will be equipped with the winning 'combination' allowing you to complete your find.
The Clues you are looking for is something we all have (by name) including the fine Steed you are riding. But seek that which in on the latter.
~ Happy Trails!
The difficulty for the Geocaches in this series have been rated with the consideration of you being on a moving horse.
Please be careful when you retrieve, handle and replace the various containers. If you should drop something to the ground, take direction from your Guide on whom in your group should retrieve the item. Of course this does not apply if you are on your own horse unguided.
This Geocache has been placed with kind permission from FDR State Park Management and is in accordance to agreed standards. It is also on a designated Horse Trail where no hiking on them is allowed. You may bring your own horse or go on a guided ride from Roosevelt Riding Stables. If you do bring your own horse, you still must register at the Stables office.
The Horse Trails are typically open from Tuesday through Sunday. Please see their web page for operating days/hours, guidelines and Guided Trail Ride rates. Roosevelt Riding Stables
NOTE -- There is a $10.00 parking fee per car to enter the State Park. Of course you can purchase an annual pass which will give you unlimited access to all GA State Parks.