Carbondale History/Mystery Mystery Cache
whistler & co.: We figured it was time to check up on this one, and while everything was still in place, we are archiving it due to unpleasant changes at the final location. Thanks to all who visited, and to all who brought apples or carrots!
Carbondale History/Mystery
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This is a four part cache. You will be given the coordinates for parts 1, 2, and 3. You will need to answer some questions to get the final coordinates, so bring this printout and a pen.
Part 1: At the Anthracite Mine Memorial marker (coordinates listed above), write down the answer to the following question:
In what year was America's first underground anthracite mine opened?
Answer: 1ABC
Part 2: Go to another historical marker at the Pioneer Train Station, at N 41 34.321 and W 75 30.280. Write down the answer to the following questions:
At what time did the last train pull into the station?
Answer: X:11 p.m.
During what year did the last train pull into the station?
Answer: 195Y
Part 3: Go to the Ragged Island historical marker near N 41 34.720 and W 75 30.142. These coordinates are not for the marker, but rather for an item which will give you the coordinates for the final cache, after you plug in the numbers corresponding to the letters in the answers to the above questions. Please cover the container when you are done!
Part 4: There is a micro containing a log to sign. Here you will also see an unexpected "relic" of days gone by. If you don't see anything particularly interesting, try whistling!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Cnegf 1 naq 2: Rnfl! Ab uvagf!
Cneg 3: Glcvpny zvpeb pbagnvare.
Cneg 4: Abg va gur unl!
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