I got the idea for this cache after finding Hot
Seat, a virtual cache meant to get people to visit the city
of Port Washington. I figured it would be a good idea to put
together a cache to get people to explore another 'Port' in
Wisconsin... Port Edwards.
The cache hunt consists of 5 stages. The first 4 stages are
simple 'virtual cache' sites that have something to do with the
history of Port Edwards and the surrounding area. Your goal at each
of the first 4 stages is to collect a particular piece of
information. Using the information collected in the first 4 stages,
the coordinates of the final cache can be calculated. The final
cache is in a wooded area in a Port Edwards park.
Note that the first four stages can be completed in any order. I
recommend completing them in the order listed if coming from the
east and in the opposite order if coming from the west. You'll
probably want to drive from stage to stage, and I've provided
parking coordinates where appropriate. You may also want to bring a
calculator for calculating the coordinates of the final cache if
your math skills are rusty.
Stage #1:
N44 22.166' W89 51.527' (Parking: Same)
In what year was the pulp mill removed? This is variable A.
Stage #2:
N44 21.006' W89 51.348' (Parking: N44 21.082' W89 51.373')
What is the infantry regimen number listed here? (___ Wis.) This
is variable B.
Hint: Ybbx sbe tenirfgbar. Nafjre vf gjrysgu.
Stage #3:
N44 20.369' W89 51.528' (Parking: N44 20.365' W89 51.580')
In what year was John Edwards, Jr. elected to the Wisconsin
State Assembly? This is variable C.
Stage #4:
N44 20.867' W89 58.724' (Parking: Same)
In what year did Daniel Whitney mention a purchase of goods from
Indians? This is variable D.
The location of the final cache is (refer to variable names
assigned above):
N44 21.X' W89 52.Y'
X = (A - 1546) + B
Y = (C - D - 30) * 5
(Note: * means multiply)
Parking for the final cache is at:
N44 21.S' W89 52.T'
S = A - (B * 138)
T = (C - D) + 83
(This calculation is optional, but may make your life
easier.)
Final cache container is a small rectangular tupperware. There
are a few small items to trade and a logbook, but not room for much
else. Cache is not far off of a walking trail, so be careful not to
give the location away to other people enjoying the area.