Geocaching has been going on since the year 2000, when people could start carrying around personal GPS devices. Treasure hunting has been going on for probably as long as humans have had the curiosity to seek out hidden valuables and solve puzzles. Also, a tip of the hat to marble hunters, painted stones, benchmarking, trigpointing, orienteering, letterboxing, waymarking.
In the Portland Metro area of Oregon every June, there is an annual civic festival which has been going on for over a century. Among many other events, there is a “medallion treasure hunt” which is a free, fun activity for all the people in the area. For two weeks, a clue is released each day. This series of geocaches is to honor each of the hides, a tribute to the clue writer(s), and a celebration of all the people who participated.
For seasoned medallion hunters, the locations for this series will be all too familiar--one may not even need the coordinates! The first six to be hidden will mirror hide locations since the hunt re-started in 2014 after an eight-year hiatus.
My hope in this series is to give some peace and satisfaction to people like myself who remember not finding the hides every time we drive by the area, as well as to recruit new hunters who love to hunt for treasure! It’s always an exciting journey--discovering new parks,making new friends--the thrill of the chase! Join in the fun, and enjoy the hunt!
The year was ‘99
Group THC was on the prowl
(Though others were out on Sauvie Island)
This year, according to sources,
The prize to the medallion finder would be:
$1,500 cash, a family trip to Disneyland, and 400 free movie passes!
As an architect, Robert Ilosvay Jr reported, he focused on the details.
Making sure nothing got overlooked!
He spent 5 hours in the park that day,
and just before he was about to hang up his walking stick,
He checked the blackberry bushes by the tennis courts and made the find!
This park is one block off of the Kalapuya People’s trail that ran from the west side of the Willamette along the Tualatin River west along Baker Creek and dividing at Cozine Creek to two trails. A branch of the Cozine Creek runs through this park.
Bring a tennis racket if you want, and watch out for tennis players watching you!
You are looking for a camo-taped gelato-sized container.
PLEASE RE-HIDE COMPLETELY!!!
* * * * * * * * Congratulations to CarideoFam on the FTF! * * * * * * * *