Cache is NOT LOCATED AT THE POSTED COORDINATES!
You must complete the associated Adventure Lab to obtain the final coordinates nearby.
Since four waypoints are within the State Park GATED grounds, you may not access the associated Adventure Lab except during open hours of 7 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset year-round. However this Bonus Cache is located outside the park and when final coordinates are obtained, can be found at any time. To solve the coordinates, just replace the letter with the appropriate number found in the journal of the A-Lab waypoints.
N 38° 33.A B C W 90° 33.D E D
Castlewood State Park, est.1974, straddles the Meramec River for 5 mi. The most visited part is at the end of Kiefer Creek Rd at the river. The park has a broad floodplain that butts up against white limestone bluffs (Palisades) that rise ~250 ft. It has a diverse natural community with forests, gorgeous wildflowers, and a variety of wildlife. It has terrific hiking/biking/equestrian trails, shelters, river/creek access, fishing, and a playground.
But before all this natural beauty, there was a booming resort retreat in this vicinity in the early 1900's, which included the very popular Lincoln Beach, dance halls, taverns, lodges/hotels, swimming pool, shops, and a private speakeasy called Lone Wolf Club. To escape the smoldering heat of St. Louis City summers, residents used to take the train to depots along the river to enjoy weekends of water fun and night life here. Except for a few remnants, Castlewood resort is but a memory, however the park thrives.