I believe that this is the first Letterbox Hybrid cache to be hidden in Russellville and Pope County! Yes, there are some in Yell County and there has been at least one in Johnson County. But not Pope County. And certainly not in Russellville. So, I figured it was time to bring the experience of this type of cache to our community!
The posted coordinates are for the start of your adventure. They are NOT where the cache is hidden. In this description, I will provide the letterbox-type directions to guide you to the cache. But, as a geocache, GPS usage must be a part of any geocaching experience. So if you decide to look for this cache using only your GPS device, check out the hint for directions on how to get the coordinates for the cache.
If you want to experience the true letterbox approach to finding this cache, follow these directions:
1. From the parking area, walk south toward the entrance of the parking area.
2. Look for a large green sign that gives the name of the park.
3. From that sign, head west along the pavement until you reach a concrete culvert under the road, on your left. The culvert has the number 110607 etched on the top of it.
4. Continue westward from that point along the road approximately 60 steps.
5. Then turn to your left and head downhill straight toward the lake approximately 70 steps.
6. When you get to about 15 feet from the shoreline, you will be at or see a large rock ledge running parallel to the shoreline.
7. Turn to your right and follow that rock ledge until you reach a rock slab leaning against the ledge.
8. Check under that rock slab for the geocache!
The cache contains an ink pad and a stamp for your use in stamping the log or your own personal letterbox book. The ink pad and stamp are NOT intended for trade. These items are meant to remain in the cache so that other visitors can use it to record their visit. So PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE INK PAD OR STAMP. There are other items in the cache for trade, if you wish to do so.
If there are muggles nearby, maybe fishing, please be stealthy when retrieving the cache and replacing it in its hiding spot. And please make sure it is out of sight so a muggle doesn't accidentally find it!
For more on letterboxing, visit Letterboxing North America.
Oh, by the way, don't forget to check the lid for the clues needed to find the bonus cache Mt. Nebo View Bonus Cache (GC4XNF8). Don't forget to write them down!
This cache has been placed with the permission of
the Russellville Recreation and Parks Department.