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Do You Know Wendover Multi-Cache

Hidden : 9/8/2005
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

We have put together a multiple cache that is short enough not to bore those who already know, yet with a little history for those who don't know. It will be a 4 part cache with the final part being a mini log only cache. Each cache has ample parking available.

Cache #1
The coordinates above will get you to this location. The near by visitors center can be very helpful with Wendover information. Data available here will provide the missing parts of the coordinates below. Find the quote made by President Harry S. Truman. Take the year of the quote and subtract 1776 from it. Use the answer for the missing part of the North coordinate. On the East side find the year this was erected and subtract 1377 from it. Place this answer in the missing part of the West Coordinate. You now have the location of cache #2.
N 40 44.??? W 114 02.???

Cache #2
At this location things happened that changed the way people communicate. You can think of this the next time you say "Hello". Now take the number of the month this event took place and add 37. Place the answer in the missing part of the North coordinate. Take the last 3 numbers of the year the event happened and subtract 659. This answer is used in the missing part of the West coordinate. You now have cache #3 location.
N 40 ??.664 W 114 02.???

Cache #3
This location is the start of a self-guided driving tour of the Wendover airport. A map and brochure for $2.00 is available in the Operations and Museum building behind this Historic Marker "A" sign. You may want to also go to Wendover Airport Web Site Please take the time to check it all out. Now to get the coordinates for the final cache #4 Take the number of heavy bomber squadrons and add 23. Place this answer in the missing part of the North coordinate. You now have the location of cache #4.
N 40 ??.367 W 114 01.658

Cache #4 A Mini
The cache is a short distance on a dirt road accessible to all vehicles. May be muddy if wet. This is a log only cache and may need your pencil or pen. Take note of all the past and present graffiti on the cliffs around here.

Hope you enjoyed the caches. Now go enjoy what you really came to Wendover for and win big. HAVE FUN.

This cache was placed by a member of UTAG.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pnpur #4 jnf zbirq qbja gb yriry tebhaq va n fznyy ohfu. Vg vf n cvyy pbagnvare jenccrq jvgu oynpx gncr. Ubcr guvf gvzr vg jba'g tb njnl.

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)