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antbedy's aMAZEing adventure Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

antbedy: It is with sadness that I archive this cache. It doesn't look like TVA will be opening this area back up any time soon. If they do in the future, I will submit it as a new cache. Thanks to all who searched for this one.

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Hidden : 12/23/2013
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This cache IS NOT hidden at the posted coordinates!

PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously solved the first stage, you will want to do so again before going out to find the cache, as the coordinates have changed.


I think that life can be compared to a maze.

The beginning is easy. It’s a snap to jump into something new like a job or relationship. Often, the hard part is getting out unscathed on the other end.  When times get rough and we hit a dead end, making a strong finish can be difficult. Sometimes we are tempted to backtrack and return to the comfort of familiarity rather than forging ahead to the finish line.

Life takes many twists and turns along the way, much like a maze. There will be dead ends and obstacles along the way that one must overcome. It is easy to get frustrated and want to quit. In fact, the more frustrated you get, the harder it is to navigate. It is best to slow down, take stock of your surroundings, think about your next steps, and even retrace your steps for a little while if you need to. Eventually, with patience and perseverance, you will reach your goal.

Of course, there are those who want to take a shortcut. You have to watch out for them, because they can lead you astray or step on your back as they scale the wall rather than follow the right path. You must ask yourself which is more important: instant gratification, or succeeding with your honor intact.

Enough of the life analogies and commentary. To log this cache, you must complete the following steps:

  1. Click on the "Related Web Page" link to complete an online maze. Successful completion in the allotted time will earn you the coordinates to the cache.
  2. Travel to the parking coordinates listed below, and then make your way through the forest in search of the cache.
  3. As you near GZ you will encounter obstacles in your path that you may have to go over, under or around. Unlike a maze, there is more than one path you may take to reach your goal.
  4. Once you find the cache, you will have one more task to complete before logging it.
  5. After putting ink to paper, be certain to re-hide the cache as you found it, securing and camouflaging it well.

Please be aware that at certain times of the year there is active hunting in this area. It is advisable that you wear bright colors while hiking here, and use extreme caution during hunting season.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Bayvar chmmyr: Juvpu qverpgvba jvyy lbh tb gb znxr oyhr zrrg terra? Hfr gur neebj xrlf be JNFQ gb anivtngr. Pnpur: Ng gbr yriry. Pbhyq or nccebnpurq sebz znal qverpgvbaf - fbzr zber qvssvphyg guna bguref. ABG va gur fvax ubyr qhzc ohg pybfr.

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)