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No More Nuts -- a.k.a. -- Is it a Stick? Traditional Geocache

Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Regarding the title: Well, it used to be a hollowed out nut, and I think squirrels kept stealing it. So, we are trying something that is not a nut anymore. Container is bigger than a micro, but there is only enough space for a log.

 

A small, modestly challenging cache.  There are two other ones nearby, so it's worth your time to come here and find all three!


Updated information:  BYOP.  I have kept the current container.  At some point, we might make a shift, but it seems to be working for now.

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My seven year old strikes again!  She loves hiding caches.  And I'm glad.  It's a great way to get outside, get fresh air, enjoy nature, and get exercise. Who could ask for better daddy-daughter bonding time? She especially likes containers that are a tad on the unusual side. Leaving a log for her to read will make her day!

This cache used to be a nut. First a walnut, then another walnut, then an acorn. The nuts kept disappearing. We had another cache in another location that was a nut, and the same thing happened. So, no more nuts! We think squirrels must be stealing them.

Park at the park's trailhead, at 6400 Kalmia St., Springfield, VA 22150 (coordinates are N 38° 46.42833', W -077° 09.80000; or using seconds,  N 38° 46' 25"   W 77° 09' 48").

 

(Cache is placed in Springfield Forrest Park, which is on the list of Fairfax County Parks not requiring permission to place a cache.)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fbhgu fvqr bs gerr.

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)