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There's Always Hope Mystery Cache

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wncsteph: Sadly, Camp Hope is still closed due to severe damage from the August 2021 flood. There is no timeframe for opening, so I'm going to let this cache rest. Thanks to all who visited!

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Hidden : 1/16/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Coordinates will take you to a small parking area at Camp Hope, now open to the public for daytime use only. Enjoy the quarter mile walking loop as you look for this small camo container. You will need to answer some questions about famous Hopes in order to solve the coordinates for the container. An internet search for answers to the questions is best done before arrival because cell signal (and even gps signal) can be spotty at times.


Cache is not at posted coordinates, but nearby. Cache can be found at:

N 35 23.ABC  W 082 48.DEF

A: first digit of the number of times the word Hope appears in the Bible

B: last digit of the year the Hope Diamond was acquired by the Smithsonian Institution

C: last digit of the charter year of Hope College in Holland, Michigan

D: number of children Bob Hope had X2

E: month of birth of Olympic gold medal soccer player Hope Solo

F: last digit of the year ABC soap opera "Ryan's Hope" premiered on tv

Several generations of scouts, explorers, civic and youth groups have enjoyed Camp Hope's rustic beautiful setting. Now it belongs to the Town of Canton and is open to the public during daylight hours. The public is invited to walk the short quarter mile loop around the camp and enjoy the trails and picnic tables close to the river too. 

This area of Haywood County has been lacking in geocaches for way too long. Now that Camp Hope is open for public use, bring a picnic and enjoy the day in this beautiful setting. Daylight hours only. Please be aware that the pavilion may be rented for weddings, family reunions, etc. so please respect any groups that might be here. Caches I have placed should not interfere with such activities. There is a caretaker on site and a dog who will bark if you walk the loop, but he is behind a fence. Restrooms are closed in the winter months. Enjoy! ************FTF HONORS TO ROBINMOHAWK!!***************

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)