The Concept:
This cache has been named "BR95's One Two: The Traveling Cache - Chapter Three" for two reasons. It is my 12th hidden cache (not including The Constabulary events) and is a continuation of
Emmett Five-Oh: The Traveling Cache - Chapter One and
CnC Two-Fiver: The Traveling Cache - Chapter Two
The new location of each subsequent chapter may be determined by solving the puzzle on the cache page, or by referring to the coordinates or clue in the prior chapter's "left-behind" container (the "alternative method"), which is why the cache is typed as a multi-cache.
The Puzzle for this Cache:
In keeping with the original concept of Chapters One and Two (links above) I will list the distance from Chapter Three to some of my favorite caches.
Each of the three caches was selected for a different reason. One with a very creative way to find it, another for it special effects, and the last which highlights some of the most beautiful scenery along the Atlantic Coast in Acadia National Park.
A Thousand Words (GCKRZ7) by Team Spoonhead, in ???, Massachusetts, offers a scenic trek which you are lead on only by doing some good detective work on the evidence provided. The listed coordinates for this cache are 21.063* miles away from Chapter Three. This cache reminds us to notice and enjoy all the surroundings en route to a cache.
Caches are currently rated for Difficulty and Terrain. Although it would be hard to be objective, a Creativity Rating, given anonymously by one's peers, would encourage and stimulate further imagination in cache design. Did you Hear Something (GCQ8GZ) by IGBAY OOBAY, in Oxnard, CA (Stage 1) is 2,627.572* miles from Chapter Three. Without spoiling the surprise, I will attest that this cache, especially if done at night, exceeded my expectations of what a cache could offer. IGBAY OOBAY is known for his creativity and camouflage and his caches are often selected as some of the best in Southern California.
A Maine Man's Point (GCKH4G) by this author, in Schoodic, ME and is 206.476* miles from Chapter Three. The scenery surrounding the Schoodic Peninsula is breathtaking, highlighting a variety of geological phenomena, the ocean's power, and the flora and fauna of Acadia National Park in one of its quieter locations.
And now for the all important numbers:
* The "Great Circle" method was used to calculate these distances
You can VERIFY the coordinates for this puzzle by linking to: Geochecker.com.
Credits:
Thanks to Emmett and CacheNCarryMA for creating such inspiring puzzles. After reading Chapter Two, I went back and read Chapter One. Although, one can use alternate means, I found solving each puzzle separately, more rewarding and an inspiration to continue the adventure.
Chapters of the Traveling Cache
- Emmett Five-Oh: The Traveling Cache - Chapter One by Emmett archived
- CnC Two-Fiver: The Traveling Cache - Chapter Two by CacheNCarryMA archived
- BR95- One-Two: The Traveling Cache - Chapter Three by Bigrock95
- Loch Cache One-O-O: The Traveling Cache Chapter 4 by Loch Cache & Mr. Duplicitous visit link
- TC Resurrection: Traveling Cache - Chapter Five by Emmett archived
- Traveling Cache Chapter 6 - Tempest in a Tub by UMass72 and Ether Bunny visit link
- This is Not Traveling Cache Chapter 7 by Hotwcnyy visit link
- What's in a name? (Not Traveling Cache Chapter 8) by The Hermit Crabs visit link