History
You will be entering the wooded area behind the ampitheater that was a haven for moonshiners and muggles. The combination of the outlaws resulted in young people calling it "Monkey Wrench Park". The story goes that no one entered the woods to visit the still without the protection of a monkey wrench.
Originally called Forest Park when purchased in 1913, the first improvements did not come until Captain Robert H. Noble donated $10,000 and it was renamed Bob Noble Park. A concrete wall and ornamental entrance was constructed in front and a heavy wire fence was placed around the entire property.
In the early 1900's, the lake area was a mere swamp that had to be skirted by buggy. In the early 1920's, the dam was constructed at the backside of the park to create the lake. It was stocked with fish and fishing has always been allowed. About 1936, W.P.A. workers concreted the lake and built the swimming pool as well as the swim house.
Nature Trail
The accessible trailhead with parking is on the road to the Anna Baumer Community Center. Shelter 20 and a horseshoe pit are next to the trail. Tree species are labelled on the trail which is approximately a quarter mile in length. Several benches are placed along the asphalt trail. The Nature Trail was made possible by a gift from members of the Paducah Garden Club. It was dedicated in 1995 to encourage the love of gardening and to protect the quality of the environment.
Puzzle
A. Walk the trail in a clockwise lollypop direction. At each stage identify the marker at each location from the choices
STAGE 1: N37o 05.2500 W088o 38.4742
STAGE 2: N37o 05.2684 W088o 38.4665
STAGE 3: N37o 05.2702 W088o 38.4623
STAGE 4: N37o 05.2777 W088o 38.4511
STAGE 5: N37o 05.2810 W088o 38.4427
STAGE 6: N37o 05.2981 W088o 38.4448
STAGE 7: N37o 05.3053 W088o 38.4400
STAGE 8: N37o 05.3029 W088o 38.4154
STAGE 9: N37o 05.2988 W088o 38.4166
STAGE 10: N37o 05.2921 W088o 38.4184
B. Now take a seat at the one of the benches or at the picnic pavillion and do a little math to solve for the final coordinates:
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N 37 A B . C D E |
| A |
White Oak #1 Stage minus Winged Elm minus Southern Red Oak Stage
[ ___ - ___ - ___ = ___ ]
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| B |
White Oak #2 Stage divided by Cherry Bark Oak
[___ / ___ = ___ ]
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| C |
Bradford Pear Stage - Shagbark Hickory Stage
[___ - ___ = ___]
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| D |
Sweet Gum Stage minus Flowering Dogwood Stage
[ ___ - ___ = ___ ]
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| E |
Sugar Maple Stage
[ = ___ ]
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W088 F G . H I J |
| F |
Bradford Perear Stage divided by Winged Elm Stage
[ ___ / ___ = ___ ]
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| G |
Cherry Bark Oak Stage Cubed
[____3 =____]
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| H |
Sugar Maple Stage minus Cherry Bark Oak
Stage [___ - ____ = ____]
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| I |
Sweet Gum minus White Oak #1 Stage
[ ___ - ___ = ___ ]
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| J |
White Oak #1 Stage
[ =____]
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