This 2 stage multi cache commemorates the achievement of backfromcali finding their 1000th cache.
We have had the opportunity of being with them on quite a few finds and our enjoyment of Geocaching has grown in large part to the family geo-outings in which we have participated. In less than a year's time backfromcali has completed this milestone – so CONGRATS!!!
The San-nauk Forest Preserve is a great spot for a variety of family activities. Recently I discovered that there is also a bit of history about the state of Illinois commemorated here.
Stage 1 will take you to place where you can find answers to the following:
A: This spot is the actual location of:
The originally proposed northern boundary of Illinois (Use 2)
The final resting place of Nathaniel Pope (Use 3)
A main station of the underground railroad (Use 4)
B: How many miles of land were added to Illinois by changing the boundary?
44 miles (Use 3)
53 miles (Use 2)
61 miles (Use 1)
X: Legislation mentioned on the plaque was passed on which date?
April 8, 1818 (Use 8)
April 18, 1818 (Use 9)
April 28, 1818 (Use 7)
Y: The commemorative plaque was placed in which year?
1989 (Use 2)
1990 (Use 3)
1991 (Use 4)
Use the answers to help you complete the Coordinates of Stage 2:
N41 38.3AB
W88 39.2XY