Whiskey Bridge Redux! Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Paleoman52: I've decided to archive this cache and open up this space for others to use. Thanks to all those that visited this cache and for the logs you left of your adventure here.

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Hidden : 5/22/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

You are looking for a traditional cache hidden in a unique container. I suggest using the Parking coordinates that I have included. Please DO NOT PARK ON THE BRIDGE! 

It’s back! Here we are once again visiting Whiskey Bridge and searching for a cache. This is the easiest placement I’ve made here so far and it is a traditional type of cache with a custom container that contains a logbook for you to sign. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PEN OR PENCIL TO SIGN THE LOGBOOK! The main purpose of this cache is for you to take in the spectacular view you will see at ground zero. This isn’t meant to be devious or evil, just hidden out of sight of muggle eyes. I MUST ASK THAT YOU PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO REHIDE THIS CACHE BACK EXACTLY THE WAY I HAVE PLACED IT, ANYTHING LESS WOULD SPOIL THE FUN FOR THE NEXT FINDER, THANKS! Please be careful in this area and there is no need for climbing around in search of the cache. Also be aware that this can be a busy place and watch for traffic as you walk to and search the area for the cache.

Now a little history about this area that connects Wyoming and Livingston county together. In 1972 Portageville was under water as a result of the flood waters of Hurricane Agnes. Whiskey Bridge crossed the Genesee River just south of the village and was swept away in these raging flood waters. The bridge was originally placed much lower than it currently is and was accessed by River road that ran from Portageville to about ½ mile south of the current bridge. It was a metal bridge and similar to the Lattice Bridge a few miles down the road. Part of this old bridge can still be seen on the right down stream side of the Genesee River. After the flood waters finally receded the bridge was replaced with the modern span that connects Wyoming and Livingston Counties today. The bridge was called “Whiskey Bridge” and local legend tells us that when the original bridge was being built, the workers of Irish descent drank so much whiskey that the bridge adopted that name. Another popular legend tells us that Wyoming County was a dry county and Livingston County was a wet county. Whiskey would be hidden under the Livingston county side and during the night Wyoming county citizens would retrieve the whiskey and sneak it over to their side.

I hope you enjoy your visit here and I hope you bring your camera along to record the view. Enjoy!

Additional Hints ()

Lbh ernyyl fubhyqa'g arrq 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)

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