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BEST Geo-Art: T08/52 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/7/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the Berks Explorers Seeking Tupperware (aka BEST) Geo-Art series. This series was created to teach Geocacher's about Berks County, and some of it's interesting facts, places, people and heritage. Once all 55 caches are found, your Geo-Art reward will be completed. Although all caches are hidden near the Lake Ontelaunee Reservoir, it is not at these posted coordinates - no swimming is required to obtain any cache in this series *smile*

 

BEST Geo-Art: T08/52


Spring Township, Berks County, PA


The Berks County Heritage Center is a historical interpretive complex commemorating important eras of our cultural history. It offers a wide range of exciting opportunities for families and groups to enjoy themselves while discovering the heritage of both Berks County and of America.


The Gruber Wagon Works, the C. Howard Hiester Canal Center, Wertz’s Covered Bridge, Melcher's Grist Mill, Deppen Cemetery, Bicentennial Eagle Memorial, Police and Veteran's Memorial, and the Doctor's Grove, are all encompassed within the Heritage Center.


At the entrance to the Berks County Heritage Center you will see a …


A. Giant Wagon Wheel (N 40° 27.140 W 075° 54.555)
B. Large Distlefink (N 40° 27.146 W 075° 54.547)
C. Giant Pretzel (N 40° 27.140 W 075° 54.539)
D. Large Garden Gnome (N 40° 27.152 W 075° 54.555)


Note: In 1977 the Gruber Wagon Works was declared a National Historic Landmark. It can be found at N 40 22.236, W 75 58.776. The Berks County Heritage Center can be found at N 40 22.242, W 75 58.774.



Note:  This cache has the hunting attribute selected. Hunters wear orange, and when the time is right, and so should you. During hunting season, it is best to do this series on a Sunday. The majority of the cache containers are hidden within 10 - 20 feet from the trail. Since these caches are hidden in the woods, you will encounter things like wildlife, poison ivy, bugs, ticks, etc. That is just part of geocaching in the great outdoors. Good Luck.

 

Please note that GC4ZCR3 - Prime Factorization was archived to make room for this BEST Geo-Art geocache.  Thanks Rentell.


Congratulations to Ed Scott - FTF Prize Drawing Recipient from the Saving the BES(T) for Last Event!



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va Gerr

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)