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Alexander's Woods Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

OReviewer: As there's been no response to my earlier note, I am forced to archive this listing.

If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact me email, including the GC Code, and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

Thanks,
-OReviewer

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Hidden : 7/23/2005
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


This is a mystery cache located at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park. Parking is available off of Lord Stirling Road. Nice easy hike on the trails and boardwalks with limited bushwhacking.

Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center is located on the colonial estate of William Alexander, who became The Lord of Stirling. Alexander was a Patriot, a Major-General in the Continental Army, and important figure in American history.

Please note to pick up map at Education Center.
(need map to complete puzzle)

The published coordinates take you to the Education Center parking area. After you pick up a map you must complete the puzzle below to acquire the coordinates to the final cache.
The Puzzle
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A=____ What is the name of the pond behind the Education Center?

1. Bullfrog 2.Lilly 3. Branta

B=____ How many bridges are posted on map?

1. 9 2. 7 3. 14 4. 11

C=____What terrain in La Plus Grande?

1. Swamp/Marsh 2.Thicket 3.Field/Meadow

4. Woodland

D=____The Great Swamp Oak is found in what area?

1. East Marsh 2.Woodpecker Swamp 3. Hidden Marsh 4.Lenape Meadow

E=____What is the name of the 5th bridge?

1. Damselfly Bridge 2.Earwig Bridge 3.Katydid Bridge 4. Firefly Bridge
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Final Coordinates: Results:

N40 BC. (B+E)(D+C)(D+E) N40 __ __. __ __ __

W74 AC. B(A+B+C)(A+C) W74 __ __. __ __ __

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For more geocaching fun in Lord Stirling Park please take the time to discover the other caches.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vs zncf ner haninvynoyr znc vf cbfgrq ng cnexvat ybg jrypbzr obneq. ynetr ybt arkg gb ynetr 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)