Join us for an extraordinary adventure on the Happy Valley PA GeoTour! Prepare to explore breathtaking vistas, stunning local and state parks, and captivating historical sites as we guide you through an unforgettable geocaching experience. Our dedicated team of volunteers has carefully curated cache types to keep the tour both interesting and challenging, ensuring an exciting journey for all participants. Prepare to embark on a quest that will challenge your skills, ignite your curiosity, and leave you with a profound appreciation for the wonders of Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Happy Valley, uncover hidden treasures, and delve into the region's fascinating history. So grab your geocaching gear, lace up your hiking boots, and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. Happy caching!
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The “Happy Valley PA GeoTour is brought to you by Centre Region Parks and Recreation, the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, and Groundspeak, Inc. We are pleased that you’ll be joining us in Happy Valley soon! Bring on the Adventures!
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The “Book Benches of Centre County” was a community project that began in the fall of 2014 focusing on transforming Centre County through community engagement in arts and culture. The project was inspired by the Book Benches of London, and culminated with a total of 25 unique pieces of art that “ invite people to sit, read, congregate, and engage others - promoting community spirit, art, and tourism.” For more information about the Book Benches, please see the website www.bookbenches.org.
NOTE – This multi has a total driving mileage of 8 1/2 miles, and has free parking at each stop.
This Multi-cache begins in State College at Foxdale Village. The bench here is titled “Passages” and illustrates the passages of time in both people and nature.
To get to the next stage from here, you will need to solve this puzzle -
A = the number of panels on the BACK of the bench.
B = A x 5
The next stage is at N 40 46.7B W 77 47.57A
The first two letters for the code word are the first two letters of the animal hiding in the right side (as viewed from the front) of the bench.
Stage Two
Our next bench celebrates the Farmer’s Markets of Central PA, with their vibrant fruits and vegetables.
To get to the next stage from here –
C = the number of ears of corn in the picture on the BACK of the bench
D = C – 1
The next stage is at N 40 44.D6D W 77 52.7C5
The next two letters for the code word are the first two letters of the fruit/veggie on the bottom right of the picture on the back of the bench.
Stage Three
Our next bench highlights the weather of Centre Co throughout the seasons.
To get to the final stage and the geocache container –
E = the number of pairs of eyes in each side of the bench
F = E x 9
The final stage and the geocache container are at N 40 44.F0 W 77 52.7E8
The geocache container is NOT inside the building.
The next two letters for the code word are the doubled letter in the restaurant name, and the last two letters will be printed inside the geocache container. Please note that the code word is 8 letters, but is not a real word.
Permission for this cache has been given by the restaurant owner, but the employees do NOT know any of the answers or where to find the final.