Container is not at posted coordinates, posted coordinates are for parking and trailhead ONLY.
This is a 4-FOUR stage physical waypoint multi (including final) the first waypoint of which can only be found by solving the puzzle below. Once at WP1 (preform tube), each container will provide coordinates to the next through to the final container to sign the log. Bring your own pen.
The final is a small container with room for small swag and trackables. Cache is rated 3.5 due to combo of puzzle and multi.
Round trip is appx: 1.5 miles. Waypoints are winter friendly, but final is not. Please note that the trail is for public use, but the land farther off on either side of the trail is private property, so please obey posted signs.
The FIRST waypoint can be found at:
NORTH: Reptilia Animalia Chiroptera Vulpes vulpes . Animalia Eukaryota Chordata
WEST: Mustelidae Castoridae Amphibia Animalia . Eukaryota Procyon lotor Odocoileus virginianus
What is Animal Classification?
Taxanomic classification is an important system for understanding how all living organisms are related. Based on the Linnaeus method, species are arranged grouped based on shared characteristics.
This system of animal kingdom classification was developed by Swedish botanist Carolus (Carl) Linnaeus in the 1700’s. The Linnaeus Method, also known as Linnaean Taxonomy, creates a hierarchy of groupings called taxa, as well as binomial nomenclature that gives each animal species a two-word scientific name. This method of giving scientific names to animals is typically rooted in Latin by combining the genus and species. For example, humans are classified as homo sapiens while wolves are canis lupus.
The more features that a group of animals share, the more specific that animal classification group is. Every species is defined based on nine branching categories. The primary method of animal classification is:
- Domain
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Suborder
- Animal Families
- Genus
- Species
Animal-classifications reference link
We hid this cache to highlight National Wildlife Day on September 4th. This day encourages improved awareness of the species around us and in the broader world.
Bonus points if you have seen a member of the Erethizontidae family! We hope to see one someday (from a safe distance).
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com
- Lehigh Valley Park has a carry in-carry out rule, which means you must take all your garbage with you for disposal after leaving the park.
- All pets must be leashed and you are responsible for cleaning up after them.
Trackables, aka TB's will fit in this container. All about trackables here: Travel Bugs
You must sign the physical paper log to claim this find. If you take something, please leave something as well.