Note: This cache is NOT at the posted coordinates. To determine the correct coordinates answer the multiple choice question below. The correct answer to the question will correlate with the correct coordinates. You may know the answer right off, or it may take some minor research.
Sitcoms have long been a cornerstone of television, dating back to almost the birth of television itself. The 1960’s saw the introduction of several sitcoms. This geocache will relate to: The Andy Griffith Show.
The Andy Griffith Show – 1960 – 1968. Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his high-strung cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Question: Which Andy Griffith show character was born nearby in Petoskey Michigan?
A: Otis Campbell – N 45° 44.862 W 084° 40.728
B: Floyd Lawson - N 45° 44.867 W 084° 40.719
C: Gomer Pyle - N 45° 44.858 W 084° 40.717
D: Howard Sprague - N 45° 44.869 W 084° 40.708
If you choose to seek this cache, you will be looking for a hanging Pre-Form tube. It is located along the Midland to Mackinac 'Rails To Trails' (RTT) system.
Note: After “Heavy” rains or an extra wet spring season, tall rubber boots may be required to access many of these RTT Challenge Caches in comfort (stay dry).
The container DOES NOT contain a pen. Please bring a writing utensil with you. Excuses such as “no pen in container” or “I forgot to bring a pen” do not work for non-signed logs.