Have a seat at N 45 deg 33.079’ W 94 deg 08.588’. Count the number of bathing boys. (Record this as variable V1.) Locate the north border of the Rose Garden. From there proceed south to the 4th fountain in your path. Record the year MOST associated with a very famous person. (This is variable V2.)
While on your way, observe the type of birds at the fountain in Windsor Court. What is the FIRST LETTER in the birds’ name. (If A=24 and B=25 and C=26 then variable V3 equals the FIRST LETTER.)
Climb the stairs and locate the highest object firmly planted on terra firma. (The number of colors equals variable V4) (Low overcast may end your quest.)
Taking only proper paths to a naturally air conditioned spot, measure BACK TO HERE (X1 miles at X2 degrees) and you will be on the dot. Joseph and Helen were prolific. (The total number of their offspring equals variable V5.)
Continue along the Mississippi River, taking the path of least resistance, to a large structure erected in the year X3.
Proceed on a bearing of X4 to find out how a Beaver might have climbed Pike’s Peak. You might pass canoes or disk golfers while on your travels.
As you continue on your way, the prize is EXACTLY X5 STEPS away!!!
Plug the above data into these equations.
X1 = (6 x V4)/100
X2 = 28(V1 + 1)
X3 = V2 + 478
X4 = 4 x V3
X5 = 6 x V5
Notes:
This hunt will determine your frustration level and you may have to come back a few times. Fortunately the gardens are well worth it.
Bring your GPS, a compass, a pencil, and lunch - maybe even dinner.
The gardens are open year round from dawn to dusk and are free of charge. Dogs are not allowed in the gardens. They are OK in Riverside Park.