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The Abandoned Soccer Field Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

ILReviewer: Since I haven't heard from the owner I'm reluctantly archiving this cache. If the owner wishes to reactivate this cache, please e-mail me at IllinoisGeocacher@yahoo.com and I'll unarchive it as soon as I can.

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Hidden : 5/3/2006
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is hidden in property owned by the Peoria Park District, it is not a well - known park or area. LONG PANTS and appropriate footwear is advised! Fireweeds are abound!

You can park at N40d 45.784 W089d 33.874. Head out north on Rt 29, and start watching your GPS pointer as you leave Peoria Heights. As you walk to the cache, you MAY encounter an area that is marked "NO TRESPASSING". Although your pointer may indicate otherwise, the cache is NOT in this area, continue past this area and start watching your GPS closely.
This is our first cache, many thanks to the Peoria Park District for permission to place it. Please respect the area.

UPDATED- There has been a lot of interest in the barn, here is an article that explains the hsitory to which people are referring. WARNING it is not a happy story- (visit link)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx vafvqr fpenc zrgny-

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)