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OCA 1 Home Sweet Bird House Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/30/2025
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Description:  This Cache is placed as part of the 2025 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 the Taconic Region webpage to print your passport.   

For park fees, directions, maps and park updates, download the New York State Parks Explorer App to your mobile device and check out the details for each park. 

About this cache: Welcome to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, a 41 mile multi-use trail that follows the route of the historic Old Croton Aqueduct from the 19th century water supply system for New York City.  You can park nearby and enjoy a quick dash for the cache or take a leisurely stroll along the trail.  Head north to see the Croton Dam or head south as far as you want.  If you complete the 26.2 mile portion in Westchester, the Friend of the Old Croton Aqueduct will give you special recogntion. 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qba'g trg fghzcrq.

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)