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Vanishing Lakeshore Multi-Cache

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Jeepers and Joyful: Unfortunately, with high water levels and erosion, the powers that be have deemed the trails down to the lake unsafe and have put up signs asking people to not go down there. We have been unable to find a convenient safe public access point.

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Hidden : 8/20/2016
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This 2-stage multi will teach you a little something about the history of this area, and show you some cool things you probably didn't know were here.

Caution: Check the terrain rating before attempting this cache. Cache may be difficult to get to when it's muddy or snowy. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes when attempting this cache.


The coordinates will take you to a sign at Stage 1. Use the information on the sign to find the coordinates for the final stage. We highly recommend that you use the trailhead waypoint to access the final, which is a magnetic keybox. 

The final stage can be found at:

N42 04.410 + A + B 

W086 30.480 - X - Y

A = Joe and Ruth Hanley were assured that their house would stand for at least how many years?

B = The number of homes that used to be along this stretch of Lakeshore Drive

X = The last two digits of the year when the events described on the sign took place

Y = The day in October that Joe Hanley noticed cracks in his living room ceiling

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Yvsr vf yvxr n gnkv. Gur zrgre whfg xrrcf gvpxvat jurgure lbh ner trggvat fbzrjurer be whfg fgnaqvat fgvyy. Vs lbh qba'g jnag gb or fgnaqvat fgvyy urer sberire, purpx haqre gur qnfu.

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)