GC4VYRP TC 2014 - P05 Big Cross (Traditional Cache) in Washington, United States created by Pasco Rec

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A cache by Pasco Rec Message this owner

Hidden : 12/27/2013

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Here is a Cross Country coursed used by colleges and high schools from all over the Northwest. The course is on gravel and grass paths over rolling hills. It has a popular 5K and 2 mile course.

During its early years, Pasco’s most ambitious “claim to fame” was its challenge to Olympia (along with Centralia, Yakima, Ellensburg, and assorted other towns) to become the state capital in 1889. Despite being soundly ridiculed by those oblivious to its inherent charms, Pasco found itself awash in civic pride. Captain W.P. Gray was Pasco’s main booster, not just for the anticipated increase in value of his substantial property claims should Pasco in fact become the capital. With the editorial assistance of I.I. Muncie, publisher of the , Pasco’s praises were sung. Rallying under the banner of “Keep Your Eye on Pasco” and promoting its ideal climate and superior location (three mighty rivers and a virtual octopus of railroad tracks), Pasco all but guaranteed its continued prosperity and was therefore the prime site for the state capital. Consequently, Pasco citizens enthusiastically pledged $40,000 and 300 acres. But it was not to be. Rebounding in the political safety net of incumbency, Olympia, though forced into a run-off election with Yakima and Ellensburg, received enough votes to become the capital for the new state of Washington. Of the 50,000 plus votes cast, Pasco received 130, a more-than-respectable turnout when one considers the population of less than 500 inhabitants. Putting a positive spin on the rather lack-luster outcome, Pasco emphasized the state-wide publicity it had received, and then quietly rode back into the sunset, perhaps unaware that it would have higher aspirations to fulfill in future times.

Tri-Cities Geocoin Challenge 2014
“Fun in the Sun”

This is one of 30 caches placed as part of the 2014 Tri-Cities Geocoin Challenge.
There are 10 new geocaches placed in each of the three cities.
To earn all 3 pieces of the puzzle geocoin, you must find at least 8 geocaches in each city plus one of the 3 Multi-caches (for a total of 25 caches).
Each geocache has a code word written inside the container.
Record the code words on your entry form.
You will need at least 8 code words per city plus the code word from the multi-cache you chose for a total of 25 code words.
Upon successful completion of the challenge, one coin per city will be awarded per household (which will give you one complete set).