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Omaha Art: Hanscom Park Roses Multi-Cache

Hidden : 5/30/2020
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


If the garage door is up when you arrive, you can use the fail safe clues at the bottom to get the final coords.

This two-stage multi cache is a tribute to my geo-friend Lori, who owns several art-themed multis around the Omaha area. I love the series, so asked if I could place some. This way, she gets in on the fun of discovering some cool Omaha art in some unexpected places. The cache is not located at the posted coords; you'll need to answer the questions based on the artwork located there to figure out the coords to the final. Both stages are located in the park, and there is plenty of parking here. Note that Omaha parks and trails are closed between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, so this cache is not available during those hours.

Posted coords take you to one of Omaha's oldest parks, Hanscom Park. On the way to Stage 2, you might want to read about its history on the markers posted around the park. If you see a red pickup truck parked at posted coords, that's Kenny, a friendly muggle. He likes to stop here after work to relax. Don't be shy; say hello, get your answers, and head to Stage 2 (final.) He doesn't know about geocaching, and the final is far enough away that he won't see you. The puzzle is pretty straightforward. I saw what looks like rhubarb near GZ, but no poisonous plants. I'm not a botanist, though, so be on the lookout!

N 41 14.ABC W 095 57.DEF

A = total # of people in this mural

B = One woman is painted to the right of the garage door. # of letters in the color of this woman's coat.

C = # of flowers in the women's hands

D = total # of women and children in this mural

E = # of men in this mural

F = # of people painted on the garage door, x 2

Failsafe: If the garage door is open, the only answer you'll be able to get is B. If this is the case, use these formulas to solve for the other variables. A = B-1 C = B-6 D = B-2 E = B-5 F = B+2

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)