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Center of the(m)all Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 3/2/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not located at the posted coordinates above

it is located at: N 38° AB.CDE W 121° FG.HJK

To find this "field puzzle/multi-cache" you will have to visit and gather information from three different locations. All are within walking distance of the starting point. You will not have to use your car.

Go to Stage 1 Coordinates

Count the number of dragonflies on the ground. This number = E

Note: Be careful to not bump your head on the cattails when counting, which I managed to do when I was counting them.

Count the number of cattails. This number = K

Go to Stage 2 Coordinates

How many holes are on the inside of the fake hollowed-out oak tree? This number = A

How many picnic tables are there? This number = J

How many light posts are here? This number = F

Go to Stage 3 Coordinates - Obtain information from the various signs of the following plants:

Keller's Yarrow gets to a spread of __ feet. This number = B

Showy Milkweed gets to a height or spread of __ feet. This number = C

Stick Monkeyflower gets to a height or spread of __ feet. This number = D

Azure Bush Germander's height + spread = __ feet. This number = G

California Buckwheat's height + spread = __ feet. This number = H


You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.

Congratulations to Sandy Bandy, Wild Drumm & LewisClan77 for FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Purpx Fhz sbe nyy 15 qvtvgf = 62 [Hide:] Gur onpxtebhaq vzntr vf n uvag

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)