Here are the 26 waypoints. You may do them in any order. If you park at the above coordinates do them in the order listed, you will start and finish near the Visitor & Education Center completing a loop around the park. You may use any mode of transportation you wish, but we would suggest using a bicycle. If you use your car, you may have difficulty finding parking in the vicinity of the various waypoints in the best of times. If you walk, be prepared for a trek that loops around much of the park.
A. History Underfoot N 38° 38.751 W 090° 17.097
These 22 bronze plates and red granite blocks embedded in the sidewalks in the vicinity of the Missouri History Museum provide interesting tidbits about Forest Park's history.
What you need for variable A:
Slightly to the north of the tidbit at this waypoint you will find a map of the park. The Visitor Center is designated on this map with a 2 digit number. A = the sum of these 2 digits.
B. Thomas Jefferson Statue N 38° 38.729 W 090° 17.146
Due to his important role in the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson is a big name in St. Louis. This building, containing a 9 foot tall statue of Jefferson, was the first national monument built to honor him.
What you need for variable B:
Although the statue is inside the building, you do not need to enter the building to obtain the required information. To the west, you will find a plaque with a date on it. The day of the month is a 2 digit number. B = the sum of these 2 digits.
C. Musicians Memorial & Fountain N 38° 38.753 W 090° 18.014
This monument honors two members of the St. Louis Symphony, and was designed by a Professor of Sculpture from nearby Washington University. Be careful here; we saw hornets entering and exiting a hole in the monument.
What you need for variable C:
You will find a fake rock next to the fountain. The model number is 2 letters, a hyphen, and a 1 digit number. C = the number.
D. Edward Bates Statue N 38° 38.567 W 090° 17.758
Edward Bates helped to write the Missouri constitution, was Missouri's first attorney general, and also served as Lincoln's attorney general (the first cabinet member appointed from west of the Mississippi). This statue was originally intended to be erected in Lafayette Square, but became the first statue placed in Forest Park. It was moved to its current location in the 1930s as a result of the construction of the highway along the south edge of the Park.
What you need for variable D:
To the north is a light post with a 4 digit number. D = the sum of the first 2 digits.
E. Placebo N 38° 38.396 W 090° 17.742
This shiny treelike sculpture was the first outdoor sculpture to be commissioned by the Saint Louis Art Museum. It was installed in 2004. Its branches weigh 5,000 pounds.
What you need for variable E:
To the southwest is a yellow pole with phone numbers listed on a sign E = the fifth number of the highest phone number.
F. Painting and Sculpture N 38° 38.375 W 090° 17.659
These two sculptures were created by different artists for the 1904 World's Fair. Sculpture is the work of Daniel Chester French, who sculpted the statue of Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial; Painting is the work of Louis Saint-Gaudens.
What you need for variable F:
Look down to locate a plaque with a date. The day of the month is a 2 digit number. F = the sum of these 2 digits.
G. Apotheosis of St. Louis N 38° 38.390 W 090° 17.644
This statue represents Louis IX, after whom the City of St. Louis was named. It first appeared as a plaster statue at the 1904 World's Fair, and a couple years later was cast in bronze and placed at its current location. Until the completion of the Arch, this statue served as the symbol of the City.
What you need for variable G:
To the west and to the east you will find plaques attached to a wall. Each plaque is the same, so it does not matter which you use. You are looking for a date in the second paragraph that includes a month, day of month and a year. The day of the month is a 1 digit number. G = the day of the month.
H. Giant Three-Way Plug, Scale A N 38° 38.362 W 090° 17.634
This is one of three giant electric plugs created by Claes Oldenburg. The other two are located in Philadelphia, PA, and Oberlin, OH.
What you need for variable H:
You are looking for the first year listed on the plaque about this work of art. H = the last digit of this year.
I. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Memorial N 38° 38.635 W 090° 17.398
Friedrich Jahn was promoter of gymnastics and nationalism in Germany in the first part of the 19th Century. He was jailed as a result of his activities, and when released was prohibited from encouraging German youth to pursue gymnastic activities. This monument appears to be currently undergoing restoration.
What you need for variable I:
On the right side of the memorial are 2 plaques with dates. You want the year listed on the lower plaque. I = the third digit of this year.
J. St. Louis Award Pine Tree N 38° 38.251 W 090° 17.237
This sculpture, a pine tree placed among living pine trees, honors the recipients of The Saint Louis Award, an award given each year to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the City of St. Louis.
What you need for variable J:
To the east, you will find the letters "LAT" in yellow. Below those letters you will find a 4 digit number followed by a hyphen followed by a 1 digit number. J = the 1 digit number.
K. Turtle Sculpture N 38° 38.178 W 090° 17.134
A smaller version of the turtles in nearby Turtle Playground, also created by Bob Cassilly.
What you need for variable K:
The downspouts of the nearby World's Fair Pavilion are fastened to the wall with screws. The washer around the screw has the name of a company and the letters "USA". K = the number of letters in the name of the company.
L. Butterfly N 38° 38.096 W 090° 17.089
The introduction of traffic circles, roundabouts, etc. into the Park in recent years, created more space for artwork. This lovely butterfly is a creation of Mary Engelbreit, a St. Louis native.
What you need for variable L:
On the light pole in the circle with the butterfly is a 3 digit number. L = the second digit.
M. Animals Always N 38° 38.004 W 090° 17.140
This is the largest outdoor sculpture in any public zoo in the United States. As you explore it, you will find that a number of Park animals have made it their home.
What you need for variable M:
On the back side of the sculpture, you will find 3 covers with the word "Electric" on them. One of the covers also has a number on it. M = the number.
N. Reaching Elephant Sculpture N 38° 37.999 W 090° 17.480
This sculpture is taller than a real elephant. It is the work of Kent Ullberg, a renowned sculptor of wildlife. It is possible to visit this sculpture without parking in the nearby lot.
What you need for variable N:
To the west there is a plaque with a Roman numeral on it. Convert the Roman numeral to its Arabic number equivalent. N = this number.
O. Turtle Park Sculptures N 38° 37.908 W 090° 17.555
This park opened in 1996, and became an instant favorite of young and old. You will find 8 turtles, 7 turtle eggs (three of which are hatching), and a snake. All are the creations of Bob Cassilly, the founder of the City Museum.
What you need for variable O:
To the west of this waypoint, you will find a sign with a 5 digit ordinance number on it. O = the first digit of this number.
P. St. Francis of Assisi Statue N 38° 38.085 W 090° 16.805
This statue was commissioned by Alice Martin Turner, the widow of Harry Turner, in Harry's memory 30 years after his death. It was installed here in 1962. Alice and Harry were movers and shakers in the St. Louis arts community in the early 1900s and apparently considerably less saintly than St. Francis.
What you need for variable P:
To the north of the coordinates you will find a bench with a plaque with the words "Moog Automotive Supports..." on it along with a year. P = the last digit of the year.
Q. Korean War Memorial N 38° 38.150 W 090° 16.756
This sundial honors those who fought in the Korean War. Black granite slabs list 258 men and women from the St. Louis area who died in the conflict.
What you need for variable Q:
There is a plaque near the westernmost flag pole listing the organizations that donated the flag poles. On this plaque is a date. The day of the month is a 2 digit number. Q = the first digit of this number.
R. Vandeventer Place Gates N 38° 38.153 W 090° 16.713
These gates are all that remain of Vandeventer Place, a fashionable neighborhood off of North Grand, that was established in the 1870s. After the neighborhood was razed for construction of the VA Medical Center, the gates were moved here in the early 1950s.
What you need for variable R:
To the north you will see a wood bridge with a large sign nearby. In the first column of the sign there are 2 years listed. R = the third digit of the second year.
S. Joie de Vivre N 38° 38.276 W 090° 16.09
This sculpture was created by Jacques Lipchitz in 1927. It has been residing near Steinberg Skating Rink since 1962.
What you need for variable S:
To the east there is a bench with a plaque with the name Kara Kei-Ling Aya-Welland on it. There are also 2 years listed. S = the last digit of the first year.
T. Jewish Tercentenary Memorial N 38° 38.587 W 090° 15.946
This memorial was installed in 1956 in recognition of the 300th anniversary of the first arrival of Jews in North America. It was renovated in 1989.
What you need for variable T:
To the north you will find a 5 digit yellow number. T = the fourth digit.
U. Frank Blair Statue N 38° 38.640 W 090° 15.938
Frank Blair was a politician who strongly supported the Union during the Civil War. This statue originally stood in the intersection of Kingshighway and Lindell.
What you need for variable U:
To the west you will find a 4 digit number on a light pole. U = the first digit.
V. Franz Sigel Statue N 38° 38.603 W 090° 16.558
Franz Sigel was a German military man who emigrated to the United States and led volunteer regiments and brigades during the Civil War. This statue is a memorial to all German-Americans who fought in the Civil War.
What you need for variable V:
To the east, you will find a 9 digit number at ground level. V = the last digit.
W. Municipal Opera Fountain N 38° 38.465 W 090° 16.793
This is a lovely landscaped retreat north of the Muny. Brick pavers recognize those who contributed to its development.
What you need for variable W:
To the north of the fountain you will find a brick for Jordaan & Ruth Eggers with a 1 digit number. W = the number.
X. Nathan Frank Bandstand N 38° 38.501 W 090° 16.910
This Bandstand is infamous among St. Louis area geocachers as the site of a difficult to get to geocache.
What you need for variable X:
Near the listed coordinates you will find a benchmark with a 5 digit number with 2 of these digits to the right of a decimal point. X = the first digit to the right of the decimal point.
Y. Confederate Memorial N 38° 38.661 W 090° 16.779
This Memorial was controversial when its development was begun 50 years after the Civil War, and it took 15 years to raise the money for its construction. Recently, there have been questions raised about the appropriateness of its placement in Forest Park. But here it remains for now BUT NOW IT IS COMING DOWN. So this one is now easy. Y=4.
What you need for variable Y:
On the north side of the monument, you will find a brass plaque with two 2 digit numbers. Y = the larger 2 digit number minus the smaller 2 digit number=4.
Z. Spanish Cannon "Examinador" N 38° 38.679 W 090° 16.784
This cannon participated in the Spanish-American War. Its name translates to the Inspector. It also serves as the starting point of another multicache.
What you need for variable Z:
On the east side of the cannon, within a circle, you will find a 4 digit number. z = the third digit.
The degrees coordinates for the final are N 38° and W 090°.
For the minutes, apply the following equations and then divide by 1000:
North:
(A * D * K * L * M * T)
+ (G * I * O * Q * U)
+ (B * F * S * V * Z)
+ (E * J * N * W)
West:
(H * J * P * S * X * Y)
+ (A * K * Q * R)
+ (B * C * E * Z)
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This is the eighth cache in the Are You Hound Enough? geocaching competition. Play along or not. In any case, enjoy the cache.
Overview
Accumulate points by finding the “Are You Hound Enough?” geocaches. Most points wins.
What Do You Need to Do?
When you log an “Are You Hound Enough?” geocache online, record the line number on which you signed the log. If you do not list the line number, you will not be awarded points.
Points
Position: Position points are given by the line number on which you sign the log. 20 points for the first line, 19 points for the second line, …, down to 1 point for the twentieth line.
Bonus: The first three finders receive bonus points based on the sum of the terrain and difficulty ratings of the geocache. The First to Find receives two times the sum of the terrain and difficulty ratings, Second to Find receives the sum of the terrain and difficulty ratings, and Third to Find receives one half the sum of the terrain and difficulty ratings. These points are in addition to the Position Points.
Example: If you are First to Find on a 2.5/3 geocache, you receive 20 position points and 11 bonus points for a total of 33 points.
More Rules
Points are awarded to caching names, not individuals. Points will be awarded to only one caching name per line, so make sure you don’t sign the log on the same line as another cacher. If two cachers sign on the same line, points will only be awarded to the cacher that logs the geocache online first. Any disputes not explicitly covered in these rules will be settled by us and all decisions will be final.
The Geocaches
The geocaches are traditionals, multis, and mysteries. They are a variety of terrains and difficulties. They are placed at a variety of directions and distances from our home (at approximately I-44 and Grand Blvd) with a maximum distance of 50 miles. They will be submitted for publication on a variety of days and at a variety of times. The actual publication days and times will depend on the reviewers. We will submit one “Are You Hound Enough?” geocache per week for twenty weeks starting the week of April 26-May 2.
End of Series Event
There will be an event on October 17, 2015 to award prizes. (GC62562)