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Keystone State Series 4 Redux Traditional Cache

Hidden : 3/22/2026
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


On March 22,2026, I came here and did the full lap of this Geoart.  I replaced 4 that were missing.  I repaired 4 that were damaged or missing.  I got to all 25 existing geocache locations.  There's only one problem with the whole artwork.  Number 4 was archived in 2019, but I believe this was a mistake because the gracious creator of this series, SUNNY52, is sadly no longer with us.  I do not want this unique artwork to disappear, so I made this geocache to "fill in the gap" for the missing one that was no longer active.  
 
The following information was from the previous incarnation of Number 4.
 
In K-1 thru K-25, you will need to collect numbers from the cache containers to ADD TOGETHER for the FINAL COORDINATE INFORMATION TO SOLVE THE KEYSTONE STATE SERIES PUZZLE CACHE (GC45NCK).
Like all cache hunts on PA State Gameland # 174, all applicable rules & regulations should be followed......This includes wearing at least 250 square inches of blaze orange on the head and body during the prime November-December deer hunting season and spring & fall turkey seasons....

 

The thought behind this cache is three-fold...PENNSYLVANIA is the KEYSTONE STATE.....One of our FAITHFUL REVIEWERS is known as "Keystone"......And the KEYSTONE SYMBOL is seen through out gameland 174.......A "KEYSTONE"as an architectural tool is a central stone in an arch that holds all others in place...Pennsylvania became known as a KEYSTONE in the Union, holding an important role in the economic, social, and political development of the UNITED STATES.......As does our FAITHFUL REVIEWER...Keystone...Plays an important part holding the CACHING WORLD together......And finally our many gamelands as KEYSTONES preserve our rich PENNSYLVANIA HERITAGE.....

MORE ABOUT THE KEYSTONE STATE SERIES....K-1 THRU K-25::::::CACHE WISELY::::::WAYPOINTS RECOMMENDED......CARRY WATER AND EXTRA BATTERIES..........THIS IS A BUSHWACK SERIES.....SOME TRAILS FOR ACCESS BUT NO CACHES RIGHT ALONG THE TRAILS......3.25 MILES AROUND THE WHOLE SERIES......THUS THE TERRAIN RATINGS......NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TRACKABLES........

There are several Parking Areas for access to "The Keystone State Series" Caches along the Lockvale Road::

1. N40 53.200...W078 51.318

2. N40 52.907...W078 51.332

3. N40 52.695...W078 51.183

Main Parking on Gamelands 174:

1. N40 52.809...W078 50.035

HAPPY CACHING & HAVE FUN BUSHWACKING.!.!.!

 

This cache has been hidden slightly off of the main trail.  I used the exact coordinates of the original geocache but these coordinates may be about 20 feet off from the actual location of this cache.  It is NOT the same PVC tube as the original hides, but it is a camo pill bottle.  It is anchored in spot and the difficulty and terrain ratings ARE accurate for this one.  

I hope this brings a few new people out to this artwork and inspires them to go for the whole keystone series.  

Thanks again SUNNY52!!!!!

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