FSC-2013 The Great Dune Mystery Cache
Hidden : 9/21/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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FSC2013- The Great Dune

This cache was originally placed for the First State Challenge 2013 sponsored by Delaware Geocachers! Although the challenge has ended, this cache is still available to be found!!

See the cache instructions below.

The history:
The posted coords will bring you to The Great Dune, the largest sand hill between Cape Cod & Cape Hatteras. This is the Dune's highest point- 80 feet above the Atlantic Ocean- with a spectacular ocean view.

Cape Henlopen Lighthouse was constructed on the north side of the Great Dune to obtain additional height. It was first lit in 1769. In 1777, during the American Revolution, the lighthouse was almost completely destroyed by the British. The wardens repaired the damage and it was relit by 1784. In 1897, the sand dune surrounding the tower was reported to be steadily blowing away at a rate of 3 to 5 feet a year. In 1905, several tons of brush were placed about the tower and oil house to prevent the foundations and brick walls from being undermined by the drifting away of the sand. Before the collapse, the tower had been discontinued as a lighthouse. All measures to protect the tower failed and in April 1926, a storm undermined the tower, causing it to fall seaward.



The cache:
Please read: 3/18/20, Due to a renovation, the sign has been removed and there is no longer anything at the posted coords. In order to get the actual coords for this cache, use the "Related Web Page" link and the instructions below to get the information you need.

The actual cache location is: N38 46.0AB W75 05.CDE

You MUST use the Related Web Page image in order to get the correct coords.

To get AB: Subtract 100 from the number of years that the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse stood.
To get CDE: Subtract 1527 from the date of the lighthouse's closure.

Checksum: A+B+C+D+E = 26

There is parking for The Great Dune at N38 46.632 W75 05.508. The parking coords for the actual cache are: N38 46.116 W75 05.269.

This regular size Lock & Lock is on State Park property and has been approved by Park Management. After entering the State Park, head toward Ft. Miles and keep going to the parking coords.

During summer months, tick repellent & bug spray are needed.

From March 1 thru November 30th, the park fees are $5 for state residents and $10 for out of state visitors. The park is open daily from 8 am to sunset. Your receipt for any one day is good for entry into all other Delaware State Parks on the same day.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr ynetr gerr

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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