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History Trail - Kolomoki Mounds Mystery Cache

Hidden : 11/20/2018
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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History Trail GeoTour

History Trail - Kolomoki Mounds

This cache is part of Georgia State Parks' History Trail GeoTour.
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Steward: Lionslair


Cache Description

This is a 4 stage mystery cache. You must visit each stage posted in the additional waypoint section below. At each stage you will gather a part of the 4 digit combination that unlocks the ammo can that is placed at the posted coordinates (inside the office).

Stage 1. Structures and Work of the CCC - Read the CCC interpretive panel at the Lake Kolomoki Spillway. Which picnic shelter has a large fireplace made of local stones? This number = 'A'.

Stage 2. Dwellings and Lifestyle at Kolomoki - Read the historic marker at the dwelling. What is the second digit under the Occupation at Kolomoki for the start of the Mid-to-Late Woodland Period? This number = 'B'.

Stage 3. Mound A - While reading the interpretive panel located here, identify the abundance of resources foraged in the area. How many types of nuts are identified? This number = ‘C’

Stage 4. Historic Marker - Read the Historic Marker outside of the Visitor's Center. The mounds were constructed between 200-00 CE. This number = 'D'.

The code to unlock the lock on the Geocache is 'ABCD'.


Availability

Note: This geocache is only available during operating hours. Admission fee required. Please visit the website for more information.
Kolomoki Mounds


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