Nipomo Foothills Lookout Point Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Marko Ramius: Based on recent logs, it appears that this cache and/or the cache owner are MIA. Accordingly, I am archiving the listing to remove it from search pages and to allow for new caches in this area. If you would like to correct the issues for this cache, you can either create a new cache page or send me an e-mail with the GCxxxx code for this cache listing and I will un-archive it and review it again.

Thank you for your understanding and for your contributions to Geocaching.

Marko Ramius
Volunteer Cache Reviewer
markoramius.ro@gmail.com

More
Hidden : 8/25/2004
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

You will get a spectacular view from this cache. Bring your camera and post a pic with your log.

This is a spot I have been going to for over 40 years. Situated at the base of the Nipomo Foothills (Temettate Ridge), the view is spectacular. On a clear day you can see all the way from Santa Maria to the hills behind Avila beach. The name Nipomo actually comes from the Chumash Indian word Nipumu, which loosely translates to “foot of the hills”. Imagine the view they had before the Eucalyptus trees were planted in the distance. You will be looking at the Rancho Nipomo, one of the first and largest of the Mexican land grants in San Luis Obispo County. This 37,887 acre land grant was deeded to Captain William Goodwin Dana in 1837. You can see his adobe house, built in 1840, off in the distance. Captain Dana’s decedents still farm some of this land today. There is a lot of history here. Go to Dana Adobe.org for more Nipomo History. Take a little time to enjoy the view, and don’t forget your camera. You don’t have to trespass on any private property to “grab” this cache. You will have to travel about one-quarter of a mile on a county maintained, well packed dirt road. Don’t let a little dust bother you; the view is well worth the effort. Easy freeway access; it’s only 2 miles from the Nipomo Tefft St. exit. There is room for a couple small TB’s. You are looking for a 5” x 7” x 2” camo container. The coordinates used were picked up from 9 satellites.
  • There are all kinds of goodies in here to start this cache. There are some wild flower seed packs, ruler, sewing kit, dice, cards, something special for the FTF and more.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Lbh jvyy frr gurfr byq thneqf fgnaqvat nybat gur ebnq, fbzr ner hfrq gb pbire gur pnpur

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


Advertising with Us

Inventory

View past Trackables

What are Trackable Items?