Gambel Oaks Multi-Cache
Adventuritis: No longer able to maintain this cache. Archiving.
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This is a 3-stage multi-cache leading to a regular sized-cache container (large plastic jar with screw-on lid, covered in black duct tape).
**NOTE: Because part of this multi is on public school property, it is strongly suggested that you do not visit this listing during school hours (M,T,Th,F 8:30-3 and W 8:30-1 during regular school year). If you wish to go during school hours, sign in at the school office. Enter your location as "observatory and environmental study area". If you have any questions about the school, you may contact Principal McCamley at (928) 773-4000.
Stage one is located at the coordinates listed. There is ample parking nearby. When you arrive, you are at a small city park with a playground. At the waypoint is a sign with information about the play equipment and the ages of children the equipment was designed for. Add together the two ages in the age range and insert the sum into this coordinate to get to the second stage:
B n35 10.0_ _ w111 40.899
At stage two, you are viewing an observatory donated to the school. The Kenneth Walker Observatory was installed and dedicated at the school in 2000, having been donated by Kenneth Walker, an educator and amateur astronomer from Holbrook, AZ after learning he was terminally ill. Much time and effort went into the transfer and installation of this observatory and more can be learned about it here: (visit link)
This school has been designated an official "NASA Explorer School" and hosts monthly "Star Parties" for community members. Check out their website for the schedule!
* Change in 2nd part of multi due to maintenance at the observatory:
At this location, count the number of panels in the sidewalk leading up to the observatory door. Now turn around and subtract the number of basketball hoops you see. Enter that number in the blanks here:
C n35 09.988 w111 41.__4__
These are the coordinates for the final cache.
Please use the nature trail starting on the other side of the basketball courts and follow the trail until you reach the “outdoor classroom”. From that point, you’ll be bushwhacking as you enter state trust land. (Please note that a permit may be required for access to this land.)
To start the cache, we’ve left:
Log book and pen
0.9 pencil lead refill
rubber stamp set
Deck of cards (actually used in the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas)
Handheld electronic game
Kodak Advantix Camera
Vacation pack of paper towels
Feather hair ties
Rubber Duck key chain
Pumpkin playing Cards
Butterfly hair Clip
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
[STAGE 2 HINT:] Gur ahzore bs fvqrjnyx cnaryf = gur ahzore bs onfxrgonyy ubbcf.
[STAGE 3 HINT:] Orgjrra n ebpx naq n uneq cynpr
Treasures
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