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Cygnus Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/13/2024
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


From Wikipedia:  "Cygnus is a northern constellation on the plane of the Milky Way, deriving its name from the Latinized Greek word for swan. Cygnus is one of the most recognizable constellations of the northern summer and autumn, and it features a prominent asterism known as the Northern Cross (in contrast to the Southern Cross). Cygnus was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations."

This cache is hidden at the parking area for Heart Lake.  You can continue walking along the dirt path, which ends at the lake.  There are a bunch of small dirt trails that branch off to different parts of the shore, which I assume have been made by people seeking the ultimate fishing spot.    There is really only room for 2 or 3 cars so please be considerate as you're parking.  Also, this is public hunting land so please pay attention to current hunting seasons and wear blaze orange to stay safe and visible.  

The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to Bradley J Latza of the Wisconsin DNR. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at: http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/forms/2500/2500-118.pdf

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng gur onfr bs n gerr - dhnpx dhnpx

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)