Historic TB & Geocoin Hotel - Maine Rose Series Traditional Geocache
hollora: Regretfully, all the cover for the location of this cache has been cut and chipped (not sure why and I belong to the Historical Society). This means to replace the cache (which I had intended to do) in the same (or near) location will be impossible. Hate to say it but another one bites the dust.
Thanks go to Northwood Explorer who brought me coins and TBs for the replacement hotel while he was on his bike road trip! I will see these get moved along very soon.
Historic TB & Geocoin Hotel - Maine Rose Series
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Difficulty:
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Terrain:
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Size: 
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This cache is part of the Maine R.O.S.E. Series and is meant to be
really obvious, simple and easy. It's perfect for cachers who want
a quick find, or who are not up for a physical challenge. The
purpose of this series is to promote caching to everyone, and
create a fun family cache experience. Some fellow cachers get
discouraged by vague descriptions and caches that appear to be
difficult hides. Our attempt here is to make the cacher aware of
the entire situation before they attempt the cache. If you have any
comments that should be added, please let us know.
Directions: This cache has been placed by permission
on the site of the Orrington Historical Society building. This
building is on the front of the property where a Senior Housing
complex is now located. This complex was built on the site of the
Orrington Fair Grounds, where there used to be a race track and
grandstand. The cache could be considered a "gas saver" cache, too,
as there are parts of a multi cache both coming and going (GCZM7B).
The Orrington Historical Society holds meetings in their building
except in the winter. They are open by appointment - contact the
cache placer if you are interested in viewing their collection.
Parking: You are welcome to pull your car into the
grassy area in front of the building (suggested). In winter, snow
is not plowed there, but, you may pull to the edge of the road.
Please use caution.
Difficulty: This cache has been rated 1.5 for
difficulty because the cache will require you to read the whole
cache page - use a combination lock and open two containers. The
cache container is right in plain sight but you will need a
combination (312 - from the bottom up to the piece which opens)to
open it. You will need to open the lock and remove a LocNLock box
from the GeoMonitoring Station. The door on the Station must be
lifted out and up and locks in place for you to replace the inside
container. You will then have to pull it out to close it snugly and
replace the lock.
Terrain: This cache has been rated 1.5 for terrain
because there is no trail and the ground may be uneven. It should
be wheelchair accessible. If you find it is not - please notify me.
Distance: The distance from the place to park or pull
to the side of the road to the cache is roughly 10-40 feet,
depending on where you choose to park.
Cache Container: The container is a grey metal box,
clearly marked, secured with a combination lock. You will need to
open the lock and remove the inside container. Should be a perfect
place to swap small TBs or traveling Geocoins. Please replace
everything as found and spin the lock so it is secure.
More Information: This series has been developed in
collaboration with Cache Maine and Becket. We have each committed
to hiding a dozen rose caches in our area. This cache is to replace
one of mine which was previously archived. Enjoy!.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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