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10 - Castile and Leon of Spain Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/16/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Some things to remember when doing this series:

  • This is the Homochitto National Forest; home to many animals, poisonous snakes, mosquito’s, ticks and chiggers. Please plan accordingly and take precautions.
  • The dirt roads around the area can get muddy, especially after a rain. May not be good for some vehicles. Some roads are single lane, so please be careful if caching in groups.
  • Make sure you have plenty of water and snacks.
  • Carry out what you take in, don’t leave anything behind.
  • The roads can be busy during hunting season, so plan accordingly.
  • We had good cell phone and satellite coverage, your results may vary.
  • Most important of all --> Have fun! <--
Final located at: N31 26.A88 W91 0.BC1

De Soto visited Mississippi in 1CA0.

Columbus discovered New World in 1AB2.

Hernando De Soto’s 600-member expedition into Mississippi in the winter of 1540 carried an emblem quartered in red and white depicting the golden castles of Castile and the red lions of Leon, the two dominant provinces of Spain. Christopher Columbus displayed this same standard from the mastheads of his tiny flotilla when he discovered the new world in 1492.

After De Soto’s expedition, Spain did not attempt to colonize the lower Mississippi Valley, though it did establish settlements in what is now Florida.


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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)