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BTGT 05: What does a Gnomon Measure? Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 1/5/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the Visit Baytown Texas GeoTour, where Family, History, and Nature Come Together! This cache is just one in a series designed to take you on a trip through Baytown. Click here to download the Official Baytown GeoTour passport or stop by the tourism kiosk inside Buc-ee’s - Baytown, N 29° 48.050 W 094° 60.000, to pick one up! Accrue 28 points or more and receive our Texas themed trackable geocoin!


Park along the one-way road and walk toward the picnic area. This cache is located between Baytown City Hall and Baytown's Community Center. This picnic area is newly renovated with a delightful covered area that provides the perfect picnic place! This area is located in an older section of the City that houses many of the taqueria's included on our Taqueria Tour! So grab some yummy tacos after finding your cache or bring them with you and enjoy the picnic area! The sundial located near the picnic area was placed there in the late 1960's by a local organization for the City of Baytown. This sundial is still fully functioning and represents the relationship between Baytown and it's community. Bring your own pen.

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This cache description is viewable in ASL here: BTGT 05: What does a Gnomon Measure?

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Flyirfgre Fgnyybar'f svefg znwbe ebyr.

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)