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Cache Odyssey - Mississippi Letterbox Hybrid

Hidden : 11/13/2024
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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Welcome to Mississippi!

Downtown Columbia is your destination for Mississippi's Cache Odyssey Letterbox Hybrid. There's a little something here for everyone, especially Traveling Geocachers. Food, Sweets, Boutiques, Art, and Thift Shops are abundant and you are not far from Historic Columbia High School and it's 10 Time State Champion Marching Band, The Marching Wildcats! Hopefully you have time to check out some of the other Geocaches in and around Columbia while you are here. 

 

This Letterbox Hybrid is placed with permission and you should have no trouble spotting it. There is typically plenty of parking availabe, even if you require Handicap Access. Check the Parking Waypoint for easiest access.You may, or may not, have difficulty getting to the Logbook & Stamp. Just find the key. Be as Stealthy as possible, even on the Main Street sidewalk. HaHaHa! There is plenty of SWAG for all ages, so swap out if you want. 

yes Congratulations to ShawnSoter for FTF!!! yes

Remember, the Logbook & Stamp are to remain in the container when you are done.

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Cache Odyssey! 

 


 

What is Cache Odyssey?

Cache Odyssey is a thrilling, nationwide geocaching journey like no other! Conceived by some of the top cache hiders in the U.S., this adventure brings a unique, highly creative letterbox geocache to every state.

These caches are designed with everyone in mind—from seasoned explorers to families with kids, and especially those geocaching in wheelchairs. Every cache is built to be fun, imaginative, and 100% accessible to all.

 


 

Where Can You Find Another One?

Here's the best part—there's a Cache Odyssey hide in every state! That’s right! From coast to coast, every state in America is part of this grand adventure. Once you track down the one closest to you, why stop there?

This cache is part of the South Region Geotour. There are six exciting GeoTours making up this series which include a total of 50 accessible geocaches.

East Central Region GeoTour

Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia

Midwest Region GeoTour

Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin 

Northeast Region GeoTour

Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont 

Northwest Region GeoTour

Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming 

South Region GeoTour

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas  

Southwest Region GeoTour

Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah.

 

Cache Odyssey Regional GeoTours Map

The Leaderboard!

For all you competitive geocachers who love racing to the finish line, we’ve got something just for you!

Retired Guy has put together a leaderboard for anyone who starts the journey. 

  • Who will be the first to complete their region?
  • Who will be the first to find all 50? 
  • Which cache will receive the most favorite points? 

Click on the Leaderboard button to find out!


 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)