Zanny View for a Penguin Multi-Cache

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Papa-Penguin: Sadly after visiting the site and surrounding area many times over the last several weeks, I am going to have to let this one go. The beautiful tree that once housed the container has changed enough to make holding such a cute cache problematic.

There is great potential a few yards out from where the final was hidden in this area, for a few clever geocaches I have. However after thoroughly reviewing the Portland Park and Recreation rules, all potential sites would not be in compliance. Quality caches and there proper placement are important to me.

I am sure someone will want to try their luck in placing of a cache in this part of the park and I look forward to finding it one day.

Happy Caching!

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Hidden : 5/18/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This multi-cache will take you on a nice little walk, with some really great views and maybe you might learn a little something about our drinking water along the way. This cache complies with the geocaching policies for Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) properties. Please respect park hours when caching.

Congratulations ptownzacky on the FTF!!

The Starting coordinates bring you to the gate house of Resivoir 5.

Reservoir 5 is a kidney-shaped reservoir partway up the slope on the western flank of Mt. Tabor built in 1911. About 14 million gallons a day flow from Reservoir 5 to Reservoir 6. Since 1985, the Portland Water Bureau has generated hydroelectric power from this water flow to power lights and equipment at Mt. Tabor. Any excess electricity is sold to PGE. In 1998, the Portland Water Bureau installed a flexible liner in the reservoir to reduce leakage and conserve water. 

1.) At this location look for numbers on the steps. Using the numbers found, let them = AABB, add them to the dummy coordinates shown below, to give you your next waypoint to find.

N 45 30.661
+        0.0AA

W 122 35.922
+           0.0BB

Reservoir 6 is located parallel to SE 60th Avenue. A wall separates this rectangular reservoir into north and south basins. The Portland Water Bureau only fills one basin at a time to ensure water freshness and switches the basin in use every six months, following reservoir cleaning. This reservoir serves lower elevation areas on Portland’s east side. The water pressure from Reservoir 5 feeds the fountain geyser in the active basin of the reservoir. The Portland Water Bureau turns off the fountain during severe winter weather or as reservoir operations require. 

2.) At this location look for a year on the steps. Using the numbers from this year = CCDD, add them to the dummy coordinates shown below, to give you the final location.

N 45 30.700
+        0.0CC

W 122 35.909
+           0.0DD

 
As always please remember to use stealth and place cache back like you found it or better.

Due to the ongoing construction the third way point has been removed, as it is not accessible and will not be for some time. Considering you might have to alter your route to the final from the stages, it does not change the difficulty with the third waypoint removed.

Most importantly, don't forget to.......Enjoy the view!! This cache complies with the geocaching policies for Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) properties. Please respect park hours when caching.

Slap PenguinWay to GO ptownzacky on the FTF!

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Sbe gur jnlcbvagf : Abar fubhyq or arrqrq, rnfl zngu. Sbe TM: Fbzr gerrf pna ubyq gur xrlf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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