Bad Indian Swamp (Plus Some Bonuses) Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

SCP-173: Rather than bother having someone fix this cache up I'll archive it so I don't have to deal with people whining. Send an email before posting needs archived notes next time.

Everyone before you managed to find the cache and their logs make no specific references to anything being missing so how would anyone know that this cache "DESPERATELY needs to be tended to"? Some of the questions are trick questions. Maybe you shouldn't be doing puzzles this far from home if you give up so easily and make such poorly thought out should be archived logs because of it. Should this cache not even be considered for maintenance or something? Why jump right to archiving it?

Between the last log and TeamJnS's it sounds now like one of the information plaques might be missing. The cache could be reworked by Team Proline with ease but it's just not worth it. Take a hint from your own profile and get a better attitude.

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Hidden : 6/24/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This will be a quick multi that’ll take you to some scenic spots along the Bad Indian Swamp and even teach you some history. The swamp makes up a pretty decent portion of Watkins Glen, but isn’t even remotely as developed as the state park and other parks in the area. In fact, most of it is just about inaccessible unless you’re passing through by boat. Of course there will be a waterfall or two along the way.

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The given coordinates will take you to the Catharine Creek WMA. Unless you want to go tromping through the swamp you’ll have to settle for just looking from the parking area. Be sure to walk in just a little ways, though, because there’s a small pond that’s worth seeing. You must find the answers to the following questions to get the coordinates to part two.

N42°21.AAB'
W76°51.CCD'

AA = The number of rules and regulations for the WMA – 1.
B = The number of cattails on the sign about the Wetland Restoration Project + the number of groups who provided funding for the project.
CC = The number of large rocks in the parking area (count large rocks that split in half as only one) – 2.
D = The number of excavated potholes.

Part two is located in another scenic area that’s along the swamp (though now it’s behind a wooded area). You’ll have to answer some more questions to get the coordinates for the actual cache.

N42°20.AAB'
W76°51.CDD'

AA = The number of letters on the north facing side of the welcome sign + 20.
B = The speed limit on the nearby road / 10.
C = The number of Indians buried in the parking area.
DD = The year two towns were divided – 1848.

The cache is located in an area that can get very busy, but it’s in an out of the way section of it. Please make sure that the cache is replaced exactly as you found it. If it’s pushed back too far it may become very hard to reach. Also make sure it's completely covered. The container is small, but it contains a full sized logbook, pen and some small trade items, so be sure to bring your own items to trade with. Have fun and enjoy the scenes.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[None needed, just do the math with what you see in the area.]

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)


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