Howler : Night Cache Traditional Cache
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Terrain:
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Gray wolves have naturally recolonized Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
after nearly being exterminated from the state. During the 2004
winter track survey, at least 360 wolves were counted on the
mainland. In addition, there are 29 wolves in two packs on Isle
Royale, in Lake Superior. The return of wolves to the Upper
Peninsula occurred naturally through the immigration of wolves from
Wisconsin, Minnesota, and across the St. Mary’s river from Ontario.
AS USUAL FOR NIGHT CACHES, THE COORDINATES LISTED ARE NOT THOSE OF
THE CACHE
Rather, they are to a convenient parking place and the start of
your nighttime adventure. Here, you can relax until it is dark
enough to begin the hunt. This cache will only be possible when it
is dark. At night, it should be fairly easy and a lot of fun. The
difficulty rating reflects the final area, and the special
equipment you need.
For this cache, you need to bring a flashlight. You need a “good”
flashlight, not a keyring LED or a single AA-cell Mag-light. If
possible, you’d like it to project a beam out to 100 feet, though
we’ve tried to place the markers closer together. You should also
bring a friend with a flashlight. First, they provide you with a
backup light in case yours fails. And second, it is always a good
idea to have someone with you at night. They can help scare away
any unwanted wildlife that might be out looking for dinner.
Ideally, this friend should NOT be able to run as fast as you can.
To Find The Cache: (Please print this part out and bring it with
you on the trail, follow the instructions closely) The Hike is a
roundtrip total of 1.36 miles.
Start: Go to Black River Campground via Black River Road. Begin at
the listed coordinates, the starting point of a groomed trail,
after it is fully dark, the darker the better. (You can leave your
GPSr in the car). Turn on your flashlight and slowly illuminate the
surrounding terrain. You are looking for two small silver round
reflectors on the footbridge that will mark the onset of your
journey.
Middle: Continue to look for additional pairs of small silver round
reflectors, walk towards them. Repeat the procedure, following the
pairs of reflectors along the way.
Cache: You are looking for 2 PAIRS of small silver round
reflectors, they will mark where to turn onto a smaller trail into
the woods where you will continue to follow the reflectors.
End: The cache location is within 20 feet of the "X" made from five
small silver round reflectors.
Return: To find your way back, return to the main trail and instead
of returning the way you came, continue right and forward down the
trail to the bridge and look for the single small silver round
reflectors along the way.
If your log contains any spoilers, please encrypt them so not to
rune it for others.
Also please trade even or up...
There is a lottery ticket for First To Find.
Have fun, but be safe and do not feed the animals.
Original Cache Contents:
Mac OS X Mousepad
2 x Memory Chip Keychains
Dragon Tear
Glow in the Dark Star
Geocashing Backstage Passes
Other GeoSwag
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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