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Whitcomb Island Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/7/2005
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


I've always wanted to visit this island but never had a chance. Then when I started caching I knew it would be a great place for a cache and I HAD to find a way.

The "Island" does have a bit of history of it's own. George Whitcomb's family homesteaded on this butte in 1889, in 1899 a diphtheria epidemic took the lives of three of their four children. Whitcomb buried them nearby where, according to one report, was already buried a man who had died in an accident.

When I placed the cache I looked and could find no sign of a cemetery. If you happen to find something I missed I would love to see pictures.

Despite the fact that the cache is on an island this area IS a high muggle risk.
Please re-hide as well as or better then you found it.

I've started the cache with some nice swag including a USA Geocoin, Baby Troll T.B and a JEEP!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng gur raq bs n ebggra ybt, orgjrra ivar zncyr naq n sve.

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)