"One long party from front to end
Tune to the whistle going round the bend
No big hurry, what do you say
Might as well travel the elegant way"
The theme and clues for
this multi-cache were derived from tunes played by The Grateful Dead. The area you will be exploring, and the hides you will be seeking, are as varied as the band's repertoire. If you heed the lyrics above, we think you'll have an enjoyable and challenging adventure.
"If you get confused, listen to the music play!" (lyric from Franklin's Tower - not a clue).
One Long Party From Front To End
The site for this multi-cache is in the Pere Marquette State Forest,
roughly 10 miles outside of Traverse City, MI. Depending on your
skills, and knowledge of the area, you'll probably want to allow
at least a couple hours to find the site and locate the caches.
We recommend you make this cache hunt a "sunshine daydream"
rather than a "nightfall of diamonds" (not clues, just
apropos lyrics).
The initial caches are all micros (film
canisters). The final cache is a regular-sized military surplus
container, but it's not an ammo can. All caches are well camouflaged
and in interesting hiding places.
Tune To The Whistle Going Round
The Bend
To truly appreciate this multi-cache, we recommend you listen
to the tunes utilized for the clues, while you search for their
particular caches. Access to the caches is via a two-track dirt
road off Rennie Lake Rd., as you're "going round the bend".
You won't need a "Willys in four wheel drive" (lyric
from Sugar Magnolia - not a clue) to access the site.
No Big Hurry, What Do You Say
This is a pretty area, diverse in its terrain and woodland. We
recommend you park just off the two-track near the initial cache.
Please be kind and minimize impact to the area.
Might As Well Travel The Elegant
Way
You can get near the caches by car, if your health requires you
to do so (weather and vehicle permitting). If you "travel
the elegant way" and hike or walk to each cache, you'll cover
2+ miles. To avoid bushwhacking, look for deer trails and breaks
in the forest, although some bushwhacking may be necessary in
a couple of places. You may wish to get back behind the wheel
for the final stage of this multi-cache.
