**The cache is not located at the listed coordinates. Below you will find an image that will lead you to the general area. Once you arrive in that area, the Whereigo cartridge will give you the final coordinates. Use the Whereigo app and download the cartridge named Cryptid Quest, or click here to navigate to the website.**
Welcome to Cryptid Quest! A Geo Art for those participating in GeoWoodstock XXI that are looking for a more relaxed and accessible caching experience while in the Mountain State. Appalachia has a rich culture and mythos surrounding the area, no more exemplified by the myriad of "Cryptids" that are rumored to be found nearby. Cryptids are an elusive class of creatures with sometimes supernatural abilities or appearances that, despite best efforts, haven't been proven to exist. Join me as we explore some of the Cryptids that may or may not inhabit the hills of Appalachia!
Monongy
Monongy is a legendary river monster said to inhabit the Monongahela River in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Described as half-man, half-fish, it gained attention with the annual "Search for Monongy" event launched in 2010 to attract locals and tourists. Tied to myths about Hellbender salamanders, Monongy’s origins are sometimes linked to the French and Indian War, with claims of soldiers encountering strange river creatures. However, skeptics argue the legend may have been fabricated to promote the event, as no solid evidence of earlier folklore exists.
Gahhh almost had him... whew maybe I should just take a rest for the night here... What am I saying? I can't stop now!
