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New England Capital Challenge Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/15/2014
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

CHALLENGE CACHE.   The cache is located with permission on the property of the Capitol Region Visitors Center.   You are looking for a small bison, not big enough for any tradeables. The cache is at the coordinates, but you may not log it as a find until you have completed the challenge.    While this cache itself is a 2 D 1.5 T, this will earn you 4 D 2T for your travel and diligence. 

There is parking here although it can get busy during the day. Not recommended at night.

Vermont has the smallest capital in the USA, but many of us think it is the most beautiful.  This challenge will allow you to form your own opinion of the six New England capitals.  You must have a find in all the other five capitals before you may log this as a find. 

 

The New England Capitals are, in alphabetical order: (but you can do them in any order)

Augusta Maine

Boston MA

Concord NH

Hartford CT

Montpelier VT

Providence RI

When you log your six finds here, you must either post a Bookmark, or list the qualifying finds with GC code, name of cache, and date you found it. Past finds count.

Incomplete lists will be deleted if logged as a find; if you have a question about it, put it up as a note, and make it a find when it is complete.  You may also send your list to the CO for approval if you prefer before logging.

Your finds should be within the city limits of the capital city, AND as close as possible to the place the legislature sits, i.e., the Capitol or State House.   East Montpelier does not count as Montpelier.  South Boston is not Boston.   You do not have to find a cache at the Capitol.  (However, this would be interesting to do if you can.)  As a rule of thumb, try to have your cache within sight of the Capitol building. This may not always be possible.

You get bonus points if you remember Vermont calls its building a State House, not a Capitol.  Most people don't get the distinction, but maybe you will after you complete the challenge!.

 

There are other Capital/Capitol Challenges throughout the country (and world).  One of the toughest is GCV7NG State Capitol Quest, which requires you to log caches in all 50 states.  Started in 2006, only one person has ever completed it to date, but we know others who may soon.  Think of this as your gateway to Capital questing. 

Enjoy the challenge!

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jung lbh ner ybbxvat sbe vf terra, nobhg rlr yriry. Fvta bs gur syrrg.

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)