THANK YOU LN for your building expertise.
If you wish to participate in all the activities,
you will need 1-2 hours.
1. GEO CONDO ... Solve the tree riddles to determine the coordinates.
CONDO COORDINATES ... N 41° 50. A_____ B_____ C_____ ... W 078° 38. D_____ E_____ F_____
A. I was once the most important food and timber tree in the eastern hardwood forest. A bark fungus from the Orient decimated over 30 million trees within 40 years. This was the largest ecological disaster in American history. Number of letters minus 4.
B. Legend says I once grew straight and tall, and so was used to make the cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Seeing my distress, God decreed that I would be forever small, blooming in April with my blossoms in the form of a cross. Number of letters minus 1.
C. My seeds are wing-shaped, and twirl to the ground like mini helicopters. I am a delight to children of all ages. Number of letters minus 5.
D. Throughout winter, I hold onto my leaves when all others (deciduous) lose theirs. Even though brown and torn, I hold them until new buds appear. This is the promise of spring given through the cold and blustery days of winter. Number of letters plus 3.
E. I have leaves of green year-round (evergreen). I am called the White Roots of Peace by a Native American peacemaker who brought warring tribes of the Northeast together to form the Iroquois Confederacy. Number of letters plus 3.
F. I honor both heaven and earth, with trunk reaching heavenward and leaves brushing the earth. Number of letters.
2. CONDO LOCK ... Enjoy the following videos to answer the questions and open the lock.
Turn RIGHT 3 times. Stop at __________.
THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS ... Several videos available on YouTube
The greater the _______, the more glorious the _______. Number of letters plus 4.
Turn LEFT one full turn passing first number. Stop at __________.
I DREAMED A DREAM ... ALSO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeo86iOS0QU
Number of times DREAM(s/ed) is sung plus 13.
Turn RIGHT and stop at __________.
HOW GREAT THOU ART ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc0QVWzCv9k
Number of times HOW GREAT THOU ART is sung? Number of letters plus 10.
SEE ALSO Native American Amazing Grace
Pull down to open lock.
3. CACHE COORDINATES ... N 41° 50. A_____ B_____ C_____ ... W 078° 38. D_____ E_____ F_____
Field puzzles to solve for the final coordinates are behind the door.
A. Inside Chewdini's belly is the number. Hints 1-7 help you solve the puzzle. How many did you use?
B. This one is a bit buggy.
C. How do you open a box that has no apparent seams? Be gentle as these puzzles are not replaceable.
D. Be careful opening this one, especially if you scare easily.
E. Unhuggables. Add the two numbers to get the coordinate.
F. Grossology
OPTIONAL - LETTERBOX
There is an ammo can with stamps for Letterboxing.
There is a small book to stamp if you wish. Please add your geoname.
Inside a lock-n-lock are small stamps. If you stamp the book, you are welcome to take one.
OPTIONAL - TRAVEL BUGS
There is an ammo can hotel for Travel Bugs. Note the TB attached.
OPTIONAL - TRAIL OF CRITTERS
Critters are resting on wood - right and left side of garage.
Look up / down / all around.
Each critter has one of the needed coordinates, which are within a short walk.
Describe what is at the coordinates. Receive a gift.
N 41° 50. A_____ B_____ C_____ ... W 078° 38. D_____ E_____ F_____
OPTIONAL - LANGUAGE OF STONES
Mini workshop available upon request.
Choose a stone. Decipher its meaning.
OPTIONAL - EARTHCACHE TRACKABLE COIN
Requirements to earn your coin listed on profile page.
Tracking Number: GS8373
This cache is dedicated to all my reviewers.
I would like to especially thank GeoawareUSA4 and OReviewer
for your patience and kindness during a difficult situation.
Congratulations for earning the Earthcache Coin.
clayshaper NY / lan 46 PA / bd's PA / determined2 OH / GR8CACHERS KY
Congratulations for earning the Bonus Adventure Lab coin.
Dory The Explorer / Waynescout