Skip to content

Banning State Park History Challenge Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

MN State Parks: State Park History Challenge ends 1/1/09. Watch for new park challenge this spring.

More
Hidden : 4/24/2008
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

This cache is part of the Minnesota State Parks Geocaching History Challenge. Be on the lookout for a medium-sized ammo container filled with special state park history cards and more!

Welcome to the Minnesota State Parks Geocaching History Challenge!

Starting May 11th through December 31st, each of Minnesota’s 72 state parks and recreation areas will have a special History Challenge cache hidden for you to find! Inside each cache are collectible history cards from the park, a logbook and information on geocaching challenges and awards. Don’t miss this great treasure hunt. Minnesota State Parks are the place to be this year!

Up for a challenge? Minnesota State Parks has just what you need – 5 fun challenges designed to intrigue, entertain and reward you.

1) First to Find – Be the first to find and record your achievement in the cache logbook! Also, remember to collect a photo history card from each of the History Challenge caches you find.

2) Find a Minnesota 150th Anniversary Medallion – 150 medallions will randomly be hidden throughout all 72 state park caches. You never know when you may get lucky and uncover one!

3) The Travel Bug Challenge – Each Minnesota State Park has their own special Travel Bug and it needs your help. Your Mission: Help each Travel Bug visit all 72 History Challenge caches!

4) Regional Challenge – Locate the state park caches in a region, plus the final regional cache and you can earn a special silver medallion!

5) 72-Park Challenge – This is the ultimate challenge! Find all 72 state park history caches and you will receive a very special gold medallion!

Need more info? Visit the Minnesota State Park History Challenge website for more on the challenges and other geocaching activities across Minnesota state parks.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ebpx cvyr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)