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250 Years Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/27/2026
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This is a puzzle mystery cache and the container is not at the posted coordinates.

On Independence Day in 2026, our nation will mark its 250 years anniversary.  Solve the puzzle to get actual GZ coordinates for the cache.

AB = The number of stars on the garrison flag flying over Ft. McHenry near Baltimore.

XY = The number of stars on the Betsy Ross flag minus one.

Parking is at the posted coordinates.  Off road vehicles may proceed beyond there.  It is a short hike from the posted coordinates if you choose not to use an off road vehicle.

 GZ is at N 34° AB.591 W 111° XY.372

 

wasillian, visiting AZ from Alaska, was FTF !

 

 

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vs lbh frnepu bayvar sbe Sg. ZpUrael be sbe Fgne Fcnatyrq Onaare, lbh zvtug svaq fbzr hfrshy vasbezngvba. Vs lbh arrq gb, lbh pna frnepu sbe Orgfl Ebff.

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)