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OCA 1 For the Birds Multi-cache

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Hidden : 5/11/2023
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


This Cache is placed as part of the 2023 Taconic Region Geocaching Challenge. The NYS Parks Saratoga-Capital Region and the Central Region will be hosting a similar challenge. Find 45 challenge caches in the Taconic Region and stamp your passport to earn a trackable geo-coin. Ten caches found in the Sara-Cap and/or Central Region Challenge can be used toward the Taconic Challenge.  This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache.  Use this stamp to mark your passport.  This stamp is NOT a trade item.

Please visit 2023TaconicRegionGeocacheChallenge.pdf (ny.gov)  to print your passport.

For park fees, directions, maps and park updates, download the New York State Explorer App to your mobile device from the Apple and Google Play stores or be sure to check the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park website for updated information and a trail map at: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/oldcrotonaqueduct/details.aspx  

Multi-caches are for the birds.  Take a walk on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail to find this 2-part multi.  Initial and final stages are approximately 1 mile apart.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgntr 1: Rnfg fvqr, ybbx hc Fgntr 2: Rlr yriry

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)