GCJYVN Avery Trace Cache (Multi-cache) in Tennessee, United States created by Two Old Crows

This cache has been archived.

Two Old Crows: The Two Old Crows have flown the coop, sold the property and moved closer to family. It is hard to believe that this cache has been active for 13 years. It has had a great run and is retiring at the top of it's game. Thanks to all of you who have visited us and our property

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A cache by Two Old Crows Message this owner

Hidden : 7/11/2004

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Just off the Avery Trace, west of Crossville, TN

Note: This cache is on private property – ours. Please have fun and follow our simple rules:

ACCESS IS DIRECTLY OFF HIGHWAY 70N. LOOK FOR THE FLAG POLE AND TURN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THERE IS NO ACCESS OFF RANDOLPH ROAD

Drive only on gravel surfaces.

Park at the designated parking area.(At or near the coordinates).
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
Watch your children around water.
Use the butt cansplease.
Take out your trash.

Thanks. We hope you enjoy your visit!

In order to encourage settlers. North Carolina, the mother State, in 1787 ordered a road be "cut" from the south end of Clinch Mountain to Bean's "lick." Peter Every, a hunter in the Washington District, was selected as guide to direct the blazing of the trail through "The Wilderness." This "trace" crossed Clinch River, and entered the Cumberland Mountains. Over this trace came a number of immigrants to the Cumberland Settlements in 1788. In that company were such notable persons as General William Davidson, Judge John McNairy, and Andrew Jackson. At first, the "road" was merely a trail that had been marked by blazing trees to guide the pioneers on their way to the Cumberland Settlements. For a number of years, only pack horses could follow the trail, but about 1795, it began to be called a "wagon road." As rough and winding as the road was, it was the chief passage to the Cumberland Country until 1797. This road was referred to as “The Avery Trace” and is now highway 70 N.

This is a three - stage multi cache just off the Avery Trace.

The first stage is amongst the largest rocks that you can see in the flower bed after you park your car.

At the second stage look for something that squirrels love.

The first two stages each contain clues and coordinates to the next stage.

The third and final stage is the cache itself, which is an ammo box. The contents are the usual geo cache goodies, a log with pens/pencils. This is our first Geo Cache. We had fun hiding it and hope you have fun finding it. Any comments pro and con will be appreciated.

The property is "Posted". This applies only to GeoMuggle hunters and fishermen. You are expressly invited to enter the property for the purpose of GeoCaching. Look for two black mailboxes at the road and the flagpole in the meadow..