This is a 3-stage ode to simple gadget caches, all in relatively close proximity, located on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University at the Softball Field and Ramser Tennis Courts. All the tools you need to solve are present, though you will not be able to access the final cache if there is a softball game. If you have studied gadget caches, these are all ‘classics’ and can be solved quickly. If you are new to gadget caches, you may have to think creatively, though the hint contains spoilers if you are stuck. Goal is to have fun, not to be frustrated! Also note that caps are used on some caches (to protect them from the weather), and must be removed. As always, please replace EXACTLY as found, or the puzzles may not work properly for the next adventurer.
The posted coordinates are for finding the first cache. You will need to retrieve the caches and solve the puzzles to find the missing variables for the next two caches (coordinates below), and then open the final cache container. The FINAL cache container contains the log, a TRAVEL BUG HOTEL, and some SWAG appealing to young adventurers. Parking is plentiful, and the area is handicapped accessible, though a handicapable person will not be able to retrieve some of the caches unassisted.
Coordinates for second cache location: N 40 22.3A1 W 82 28.B5C
Coordinates for final cache location: N 40 22.2D6 W 82 28.E8F
Hidden with permission of MVNU Facilities Director. This hide does NOT lend itself to night caches, as you need to be able to see the puzzles. For those that need it, bring your reading glasses for the same reason! Starting this out at a difficulty of 2.5 and 2.0 for terrain as the final cache requires stooping or crawling. (Cachers with joint difficulties may want a tool to increase their reach.) Will adjust difficulty pending your feedback. Enjoy!