GC6AJEQ Please Don’t Sit on Me! (Unknown Cache) in Indiana, United States created by tricket, skooba & NWI Geocachers

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A cache by tricket, skooba & NWI Geocachers Message this owner

Hidden : 1/29/2016

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

There is parking in the vicinity to this Geocache. This is part of the series of Terrain Level 1 Geocaches geared for hikers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, or persons in wheelchair. Admission to park is $7.00 per car for Indiana residents.

You will need to bring your own pen.

10-11-2016 This is the third container we have put out!!!!!! PLEASE use extreme caution when looking for it. It is in a VERY highly traveled area. . We have replaced it but you may need to use your "Geo-sense". We are going to leave the difficulty rating so we do not mess up your stats. Now that Fishing Bear graciously replaced it with one similar to the first one but tons better, it may be easier or harder depending on how you look for it!

Hopefully in solving this Mystery Cache you will learn more about Indiana State Parks and the Indiana Dunes State Park.

You will need to solve N41°AB.CCC W087°0D.EFG to find the Geocache. All of these questions can be answered by reading the information below.

A: Number of beaches in Indiana State Parks divided by five.

B: Thirty-four acres of oak savanna have been restored along Trails_____(?) and10.

CCC: Miles of trails in Indiana State Parks minus 231.

D: Number of things that were done last year (2015) in the Indiana Dunes State Park minus four.

E: The number of letters in the fifth word in the fourth bullet point in the description of what was done in the Indiana Dunes State Park.

F: The numbers of letters in the first word of the last bullet point in the description of what was done in the Indiana Dunes State Park.

G: The numbers of letters in the tenth word of the third bullet point in the description of what was done in the Indiana Dunes State Park.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has this to say about what is new for 2015:

“Enjoy this snapshot of some of the work we are doing to prepare for your visits in 2015. There are many other small projects and events not listed that also help manage and interpret the facilities, natural and cultural resources, and history of Indiana’s state park system.”

”You won’t see a lot of new construction or major infrastructure overhauls, although there are some projects completed or underway. We have more than 2,000 buildings, 700 miles of trails, 631 hotel/lodge rooms, 75 marinas, 16 swimming pools, 15 beaches, almost 8,400 campsites, more than 200 shelters, 160 or so playgrounds and 149 cabins in Indiana State Parks. That’s a lot of maintenance, and most of our time and energy has been focused on that basic facility care.”

"We have wonderful partners and volunteers who help us with projects. Our Friends groups contributed thousands of dollars and hours for projects and events. We have creative and dedicated employees who stretch the dollars that you pay when you enter the gate, rent a campsite, launch a boat or attend a special workshop or program. Our goal is to provide you with a great experience during every visit—to help you and your family and friends make memories naturally. Your Indiana State Parks are a great value, both in cost and as great places to get healthy, relax, and support local communities with tourism and jobs.”

"Create some great stories and memories for the future. Wrap yourself in thousands of acres of trees, prairies, wetlands and wildlife and slow down the pace of your daily, busy life for a few days. Get outside with your family and friends– you’ll be glad you did. See you on the trail in 2015.”

"And in the Indiana Dunes State Park;

• The accessible ramp for the Bird Observation Tower will be completed this year.

• Thirty-four acres of oak savanna have been restored along Trails 9 and 10.

• A new service area pole barn has been constructed for park equipment storage.

• The restoration of the historic pavilion has begun. Limited concessions and new restrooms should be available during the summer beach season.

• New brush cutters and a skid steer loader were purchased with a grant for park resource management efforts.

• A grant from Save the Dunes will allow new trees to be planted in the campground this year.

• A new distribution field was installed at the wastewater treatment plant.”
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/sp-WhatsNew2015.pdf

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