Santa? Is That You?? Traditional Cache

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iowaPete: I had an incredible amount of negative activity occur on my hides in just the last two days. So today, after family celebrations for Easter, I headed out the door to check out these caches and see what was going on.

I had just checked a half-dozen caches to the west of here. Since I was so close to this one, I thought I would stop and take a look.

Ohhhh, man. This one has really deteriorated. The front still looks good, but there's no longer a top, nor a back or base. Nature is slowly absorbing it. The cache container sticks out like a sore thumb. In fact, I'm surprised that nobody has noticed it and swiped it! [:O]

I really hate to do this, but I think it's time to sunset this cache. I can still remember the day that @24hawki and I placed the cache. I told her: "You watch - this one's gonna get Favorite points."

Lotsa great log entries for this cache, and I know a lot of cachers were scratching their heads and asking, "Now why would anyone dump something like that out here??" Well, it got an extended second-life of almost 8 years as a geocache, and I'm glad it was here for us to bring a smile to lots of faces. Please enjoy the attached photo...

Big THANK YOUUUU to everyone who came out and chased it. Stay tuned for new things in the future...

iowaPete [:D]

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Hidden : 4/24/2015
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This cache was hidden in conjunction with the IGO's 2015 Hike-n-Seek.


While out looking for hiding places, I discovered this unusual beacon and knew in an instant that it was going to be a great place to locate a cache.  This one might be tricky, and has a little surprise for thorough searchers.  I hope you like the container, and enjoy your day out on The Heritage Trail.


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****There is a trail fee please pay it; it's cheap for a day of fun and helps maintain this wonderful trail.****

Trail Facts

Length: 26 miles
Surface: smooth, compacted crushed limestone ideal for bicycling
Grade: 1 percent maximum (1 foot rise for 100 feet traveled)
Fee: $2.10 per day or $10.25 per year for persons aged 12 through 62, $5.50 per year for persons 63 and older, family pass $25.50.
Trail Tickets: Sold by area sports and bicycle stores, businesses adjacent to trail, and self-registration tubes located at the trail parking lots.
Winter Use: Snowmobiling from Dubuque to Dyersville, minimum of 4" of snow required. X-Country skiing from Dubuque to Dyersville.
Interpretive Sites: Major interpretive area overlooks eastern trailhead.
Trail Rules: No horses, motorized vehicles, fires, camping, unleashed dogs, or use after 10:30 p.m. Additional Dubuque County Conservation Board rules apply to the trail. Trail hours are sunrise to sunset year round unless otherwise posted.

Permission was granted to place this cache by: Brian Preston, Executive Director Dubuque County Conservation Board
For more on Dubuque County Conservation Board, visit the Dubuque County Conservation Board home page

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fnagn'f jnl bhg vf lbhe jnl va

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)


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