Last of the Beothuks - CJ2 Traditional Cache
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Last of the Beothuks - CJ2
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This is the second cache we’ve hidden and we think it’s a little easier to get to than the first. Because of this we decided to hide it a little better this time. Its general location is in the wooded area, once known as Peyton’s Woods, in Back Harbour.
In 1812, John Peyton Jr. moved from his home in England and settled in Twillingate. He made his living through fur trapping and some cod fishing. In the summer of 1815 he discovered that one of his fishing boats had been cut adrift and its sail and fishing tackle had been stolen, presumably by Beothuk Indians who lived in the area. Two years later several of his traps used to catch marten were also stolen. The following year John Peyton was dismayed again to find that a boat he had loaded with salmon was also cut loose and its cargo stolen. At this point he decided to put a end to this thievery and organize a small party of men to help him get his property back. He also hoped to gain the cooperation of the Indians in order to prevent any further damage to his property. After several days travel up the Exploits River they captured an Indian woman called Shanawdithit, who the locals named Mary March because she was captured in the month of March. John Peyton took the captive woman to St. John’s, with the intention of eventually returning her to her people laden with gifts as a token of friendship. Unfortunately, Mary March died of tuberculosis on June 6, 1829. She was believed to have been the Last of the Beothuks.
The trail to the cache starts at the Peyton’s Woods R.V. Park & Campground. During the summer months this park will be filled with visitors from all over the world. Park your vehicle at the beginning of the park and walk up to the trail, which starts at the campground area. The trail is very short, but there are several different paths you can take. The cache itself is a small white plastic bucket. Its contents include:
~ Softball
~ Jack set
~ Key chain game
~ Drink umbrella
~ Ballon weight
~ Wet naps
~ and a Log book
Once you find the cache, be sure to sign the Log book and replace it before re-hiding the cache. Thanks. Cod Jiggers.
Additional Hints
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Vs lbh ernpu n oebbx, lbh'ir tbar gb sne!!!
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