There are two stages to this cache. First you will have to decode the cords for the first step to find the micro cache in which you will find the cords (in code also – but different code) for the second step.
Here are the cords for the micro cache. Feel free to take a slip of paper with the “cords” for the second step from the microcache, when and if you find it.
65 32 70 73 76 77 32 67 65 78 73 83 84 69 82 32 85 78 68 69 82 32 65 32 66 82 73 67 75 32 65 84 32 78 32 52 54 42 49 53 46 50 56 52 32 87 32 49 49 52 42 49 48 46 56 52 51 32 45 32 78 79 87 32 71 79 32 70 79 82 32 73 84 33
The Hamilton Playhouse was renovated in 1995 from what originally was a two-story schoolhouse and then the Rocky Mountain Lab. In the early 1900’s Dr. Howard T. Ricketts set about to learn the cause of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. He set up his laboratory in this building. In the late 1920’s a new laboratory was built where the Rocky Mountain Laboratory now stands south of Hamilton. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States. The disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a species of bacteria that is spread to humans by ticks. Dr. Ricketts was the first to establish the identity of the infectious organism that causes this disease.
Now for the 2nd step – it is a small size ammo can that you will be looking for. Did I hear some complaints? Come on now you can do it. Hopefully you will be able to figure them out – I know Dr. Ricketts could have done it! I figured them out! If home is too far away, you might want to go to the public library – the information is there! Don’t try to tell me it isn’t – I know it is.
Any trade items will work but those that even remotely relate to science or plays would be most appropriate.
Have a great day!
Winter Note: I would put this cache at a 2.5 terrain difficulty in the winter. The micro first step would be the hardest if there were any snow.
A Note about Ticks: If you do find a tick on you that is embedded, after removing the tick, save it! Put it in a film canister or tape it to some paper and put the date with it. If you do get sick in the next few weeks, take it with you to the doctor – having the tick can speed up the determination of just what strain of illness you have and make determination of the proper medication faster and therefore better. A friend of mine who works at the RML told me that.
NOTE: You can check your answers for the first step of this puzzle on Geochecker.com.