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 around 6 1/2 miles and has parking available at or near each stage.
This Multi-cache begins at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Pleasant Gap. The bench features the beautiful scenery of the local area.
To get to the next stage from here, you will need to solve this puzzle –
A = the number of small rocks on the bottom of the picture on the BACK of the bench
B = A x 4 C = A - 3
The next stage is at N 40 55.0B W 77 45.97C
The first two letters of the code word are the first two letters of the 3rd word on the nearby church sign.
Stage Two
Our next bench features examples of the Victorian architecture and intricate stained glass design prominent in the town of Bellefonte.
To get to the next stage –
D = the number of windows in the picture on the BACK of the bench (don't overthink it).
E = D + 3
The next stage is at N 40 54.E0E W 77 46.69D
The next two letters of the code word are the first two letters of the color of the crosses in the circles on the back of the bench.
Stage Three
Our next bench highlights the history and architecture of Bellefonte as well as the beautiful scenery.
To get to the final stage and find the geocache container –
F = the number of trees on the BACK of the bench
G = F + 1 H = F + 2
The final stage is located at N 40 54.G13 W 77 46.6HH
The next two letters of the code word are the initials of the artist (from the information plaque). The final two letters will be printed inside the geocache container. Please note that the code word is 8 letters, but is NOT a real word.