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Chico Grande: Big Cat Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/31/2019
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Note: Hint has been updated and is correct online, but might not show up in the app!

“Chico” can translate to “small” in Spanish, but the town of Chico, CA is no small fry! There’s greatness to be found here, if you know where to look. Here’s just one example.

Chico State’s mascot is the Wildcat, and in this location you’ll find a MUCH larger-than-life, bronze replica of Lynx rufus californicus, a bobcat native to northern California. Thankfully, real ones are usually less than 2 feet tall and 20 pounds at the most. This one is taller than most people and weighs, well... a lot.

The cat gazes towards downtown Chico, a decision representing links (or “lynx”?) between the campus and the community, and between the present and the past.

A few notes: Be respectful of the plants and landscaping! Parking can be a challenge at times. The container is small and blends in well. Bring your own pen!

Congrats to haileynr for being the FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp. Lbh'yy or ybbxvat ng gur yrsg fvqr bs gur png'f snpr.

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)