SACTO DIST 901-3 4 Traditional Geocache

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Krypton: As there's been no response to my previous note, I assume that the cache is not going to be repaired or replaced, so I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us, and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it

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Hidden : 3/16/2002
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is the second in a series of "String of Pearls" caches. The trail begins wide and easy but gets progressively narrower and rougher. Not appropriate for bikes or strollers. Cache is 0.5 mile from paved parking area. No day-use fee. No water available. Outhouse at parking area.

This cache is in a camouflaged, two quart Rubbermaid container. Container is hidden from view. When placed it contained:
  • Geocache Note
  • Logbook & Pencil
  • Wild Flower Seed packet
  • Plastic Lizard and Snake
  • Mini-Pocket Knife
  • Pin On Compass
  • Key Chain Tape Measure
  • Mini-caribener
  • Green glow stick
  • 2 miniature geo-cash$ piggy banks
  • Hugin Bear Travel Bug
Come for the cache, stay for the view! The high cliffs are the remains of a lava flow that filled the former river bed of the Stanislaus River, but remains higher than the current river bed because it is harder than the rocks surrounding it. These cliffs have provided nesting sites for Turkey Vultures, White-throated Swifts, Golden Eagles, and Prairie Falcons.

This location can be very good for bird watching, and many people fish here. On the day we placed the cache an adult Bald Eagle was perched in a tree along the river. It was visible from the bridge and remained the entire time we were there. Other birds present included Canyon Wren, Phainopepla, Red-shouldered Hawk, and many Tree Swallows. Two Mule Deer were east of the bridge.

There is quite a bit of poison oak in the park, but it is not difficult to avoid along most of the trails. There are certainly ticks in the area as well, but we have never encountered any in many trips to this area.

"String of Pearls" is an occasionally-used local name for a series of parks along the Stanislaus River maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Park hours vary from park to park and season to season, but they are generally open from about dawn to dusk.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Caution: This hint is a true spoiler.] Pnpur vf sbhe srrg jrfg bs fheirl znexre naq "H.F. Cebc. Yvar Qb Abg Qvfgheo."

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)


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