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Creekside Treasure Map Traditional Cache

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alexdaniels1977: I live to far away to maintain and local residents are not a fan of the program.

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Hidden : 6/21/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This is a two part find. The first is easy, and the second is optional. Obviously, you need to find the primary one to read the treasure map (coordinates) to the second part. For primary, you are looking for a marked PVC container little bigger than a softball. I placed a log book and pencil in a ziplock bag but it should be fairly waterproof. First to find primary mark gets a rare serialized U.S. Navy Challenge Coin, please post a picture in log.


The Primary mark should be an easy park and grab. Inside the first mark you will find "the treasure map" that leads to specific coordinates, but no second cache, just a special marker. The Secondary mark will require an optional hike if you have the time and permission. This landmark is something I found while hiking up the creek bed as a kid almost 30 years ago. I had heard the rumor of something hidden in the woods somewhere along the creek bed. I found it myself but it took some time and it was dark. Now, it would be best to park near the first mark. You will have a short flat land hike to spot. The easier path is to take the "high ground" by walking around the edge of the crops/field at the edge of the tree line that is on the east side of the creek until you get within 50 feet of the 2nd mark. I highly suggest you don't take the creek bed path due to mud, bugs, and possible snakes. Daytime searches ONLY. Wear the correct hunting season attire as deer does taste delicious and we love our hunters safety course in the local area. Snakes and bees are a possibility in the wrong season so I would definitely search in pairs too. What you find at sight can be found in online research as I notified historians of my find but unsure if anything was done other than recorded in administrative paperwork. The primary should be a domesticated muggle/puggle free zone! I cant speak for hunters or wild animals at the 2nd mark. Please assist in maintenance if needed. I am off in the Navy and only visit as my schedule permits. Can't wait to see your thoughts, good hunting!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)