The first geocache that I ever found was a letterbox hybrid, and I have to admit that I did not know much about either back then. Over time I have become more seasoned in geocaching and the history of letterboxing. For this reason, I wanted my first hide to be a letterbox hybrid. I have attempted to make this cache as much geocaching as letterbox and follow the rules of both. I hope that you enjoy the cache.
Please do not remove the stamp.
The coordinates will take you to the cache, but you will find it difficult to open if you do not take the correct route.
1. Begin at the trail that celebrates 10 score. The sign here speaks of many interpretative stations. The smaller of the two numbers should be remembered.
2. Follow the path foward.
3. "Deck The Halls..." but not with Holly. Holly has been so widely used for Christmas decorations that it is endangered and even protected by law in some areas. I think we should subtract 1 from the number here.
4. Onward we go. Hmm. Which way to go now? I don't believe that we're here to play today.
5. Can't really come to this area and not witness the "King of the Southern Pines". There is a post here that speaks of distance in feet. I think we should subtract 1 from the largest number.
6. Some ancient people regarded lightning-struck oaks as sacred. They believed that their sky god was communicating with them through the tree. I think we should subtract 2 from the number here.
7. The needed information has now been acquired. The GPS should be a good guide now. Seek out objects demonstrating lines that extend in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging. The illustration here guards what you seek.