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ESG #3: Light in the West Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Backwoods Reviewer: As the owner has not responded to my prior note, I am archiving this listing.

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Hidden : 4/26/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This location is always busy from spring to fall with boaters, visitors, and campers so be on the lookout for muggles.  Explore the grounds while searching for the clues in this mystery cache.  Don’t miss the lighthouse and the largest pontoon boat you’ve ever seen!  You are searching for a small lock-n-lock container.

Stage 1 – Count the number of parking spots (AB = number of parking spots)

Stage 2 – Count the number of windows in the red part of the lighthouse (C= number of windows)

Stage 3 – Use the following equations to complete the coordinates for the final stage. N 40° 32.120 W 081° 16.4EF

AB – C = DE

Add DE to stage 2 west = EF

Placed with permission from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.  Please cache during daylight hours only and park in designated area.  


Welcome to Atwood Lake!  Located in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio, the Atwood Lake Region provides a relaxing atmosphere to explore the region’s boating, hiking, fishing, accommodations, dining, and more. The area is host to many exciting festivals, including the Atwood Area Fall Festival and the Algonquin Mill Fall Festival. Discover the area’s history and natural beauty on your geocache adventure.

This cache is a part of the Explore the Shores Geotrail.  Explore Atwood Lake and its surrounding area while discovering 11 geocaches.  Visit all 11 geocache locations, sign the log, and complete the passport.  Download the passport here.  Return the passport to Atwood Lake Park to claim a custom geocoin! Geocoins are trackable at geocaching.com and limited to the first 200 completed passports (one per household).

Atwood Lake Park        9500 Lakeview Rd. NE, Mineral City, OH 44656

Hours of Operation:      Memorial Day to Labor Day - Open 24 Hours

                                    Labor Day to Memorial Day - 8am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Lighthouse Bistro        9280 Atwood Lake Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656

Hours of Operation:      4pm - 9pm Friday, 11am - 9pm Saturday, 11am - 7pm Sunday

Explore the Shores Geocoin

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N ebyyvat fgbar tnguref ab zbff

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)