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Hoot Hoot Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Skookum Bear: As the cache owner has not indicated that they have visited the cache location to replace it if it was missing, perform needed maintenance, or verify that it is still there within a reasonable amount of time, I am regretfully archiving the cache to clear it from the active cache database and open the area to new caching opportunities. If the cache owner would like to replace a cache at this location, please submit a new geocache listing and it will be reviewed under the current Geocaching guidelines.

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Hidden : 6/29/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

We've been looking for while to place this unique container. On the part of a large trail system, there is a small cross ditch that may stop most cars but it's not too far a walk from there. If you have a truck you should be able to drive real close. Please return as placed.

A long, long time ago, when the Sunshine Coast was ruled by Smugglers and Pirates this old road, was the route traveled to a favorite hiding place for the treasure. Some of the local wise owls kept watch and even borrowed some of the loot from time to time. With many thousands of trips, this amounted to many, many pieces of treasure. The wise old owls hid these in an special 'hangout' along the old road. Owls are very wise and live a very long time, so just take one piece of treasure as Hoot Hoot may be watching! The great horned owl is the second heaviest owl in North America, after the closely related but very different looking snowy owl. It ranges in length from 43–64 cm (17–25 in) and has a wingspan of 91–153 cm (36–60 in). Females are invariably somewhat larger than males. An average adult is around 55 cm (22 in) long with a 124 cm (49 in) wingspan and weighing about 1.4 kg (3.1 lb). Depending on subspecies, the great horned owl can weigh from 0.6 to 2.6 kg (1.3 to 5.7 lb). Among standard measurements, the tail measures 17.5–25 cm (6.9–9.8 in) long, the wing chord measures 31.3–40 cm (12.3–15.7 in), the tarsal length is 5.4–8 cm (2.1–3.1 in) and the bill is 3.3–5.2 cm (1.3–2.0 in).

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs prqne 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)