Child's Play - Manito Upper Traditional Cache

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Barking Frogz: The cache owner is not responding to issues with this listing, so I must regretfully archive it. If the cache turns up or is replaced in the future, email me and I will review it for unarchival.

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Hidden : 8/5/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Adopted by DatCrazyMongoose on March 8, 2009.

In 1913, the nation's premier landscape architects, the Olmsted Brothers, came to Spokane to plan parks and playgrounds. Although the Olmsteds' designs often included formal elements, they are best remembered for naturalistic landscapes in which world-weary urbanites could restore their spirits inspired by the tonic effects of nature. The Olmsteds believed such parks should be scattered throughout the city, within easy walking distance of each residence. As important as parks were, there was more. The Olmsted plan linked these parks with boulevards and tree-lined parkways. They also recognized the need for playgrounds, and placed them in many neighborhoods.

The Olmsted plan offered many suggestions for Manito Park. When the Olmsteds came to town, Manito was already well-established (since 1903), and the landscape architects praised the park, writing "The city is fortunate in possessing already a local park so large, so well situated, and so accessible as this is." They suggested that the city add to the park, purchasing level land for meadows and play­fields. They also thought that some of the plantings should be revised. The "scrappy little lawns" built by covering rock outcrops with soil had to go, replaced by grand lawns that swept across valleys. Scattered flower patches were out, replaced by better displays. Rock ledges could stay, especially those on varied terrain. The zoo had to go, though not immediately. Most especially, the horticultural conceits and eclectic flourishes that were popular a generation or so earlier had to go. In their place, naturalistic elements would create a more pleasing park. Over the years, park builders incorporated many of these suggestions, and added several impressive specialty gardens. The park has areas that are classic Olmsted, and other areas devoted to fine specialty gardens, including a rose garden, an extensive perennial garden, a Japanese garden, a greenhouse, and other features.

This cache is near a playground in what is called Manito Upper. A new fence has just been constructed. I recommend going around the NW end of the fence and working your way back. Enjoy!

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)


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