GC1QYVE Mayo Memorial Park (Traditional Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by ArcherDragoon

This cache has been archived.

Gat R Done: If you can fix or verify this cache it can be easily unarchived if the location is still available and the cache listing meets the current guidelines. For now I am going to archive it. Feel free to contact me through my profile linked below if you fix it in the next 90 days.

**NOTE: If you have any questions, do not reply to the archive note email. Click on the link to go to the cache page and click on my name in the archive log at the bottom of the page. You can then send me an email regarding the cache. Please send me a link to the cache in question so I will know which cache it is regarding.

Thanks for your understanding,
Gat R Done
Geocaching.com Volunteer Cache Reviewer
[http://coord.info/PR1KXDH]My
profile page[/url]

GC1QYVE ▼

A cache by ArcherDragoon Message this owner

Hidden : 5/30/2009

Difficulty:

Terrain:

Size: Size: small (small)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

Welcome to Mayo Memorial Park

I have always enjoyed coming to this park...it may be small, but it does offer a good view of the area (Civic Center, Government Center, and the downtown skyline)...overall, the park is usually very peaceful and relaxing. Though, the hardest part for those not living in the immediate area can be parking...most of the area is covered by "Permit Parking Only"...so, be very careful and aware of where you park. One of the most interesting parts of the park is that it is situated along one (and first) of three confluences within Rochester city limits of the Zumbro River and it's tributaries...

Confluence:
-In geographical terms, this is used to describe the meeting of two or more bodies of water. It usually refers to the point where a smaller body (typically a called a tributary) joins a more major body of water.
-In terms of location, this also describes a location where integer latitude and integer longitude lines cross. Example N92 Degrees 00.000 Minutes by W092 Degrees 00.000 Minutes.

In this case, we are referring to the geographical meaning of confluence. More specifically, this confluence is located very near downtown Rochester (the Government Center can be seen in the background)...the confluence is of Bear Creek (from the left) and Zumbro River (from the top-center) with both flowing off to the right. It may not be a major confluence worthy of world-wide recognition...but it was always been a favorite spot of mine in the area.

Depending on the season and time of day, retreiving this cache may take a bit of stealth...of note would be Rochester Summer Concerts and other such events...as well as local fisherman making use of the area.

Also note...at the moment, you are looking for a Nano container...it will be upgraded to something a bit larger in the near future...all I had that was smaller than an ammo box was a nano...sorry...

Update 09/16/2011: No Longer a Nano...

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

This cache has been archived.

Watch

Geocache Description:

Attributes

Inventory

Bookmark Lists

Mayo Memorial Park Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Watch

Geocache Description:

Attributes

Inventory

Bookmark Lists