**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!
Smoke Wolf
The Smoke Wolf is a spectral, wolf-like cryptid described as being black as smoke and swift as the wind. Legends from Appalachia suggest it is a harbinger of death or misfortune, haunting the wilderness and disappearing without a trace. Originating from northern West Virginia, these creatures are described as being made of smoke or having the ability to transform into it, allowing them to evade capture and photography. They are said to kill for pleasure, and the only known defense against them is the sound of rattling chains.
Hey, that's a fun mural! -- Wait what am I doing No time to get distracted.
