Located on the beautiful McDonalds campus, this tree is the centerpiece of the main lodge. McDonalds has also created a series of trails, open to the public, for our enjoyment. When hunting the container, please stay to the trails and do not cut straight to the cache.
Largest Ohio Buckeye
Not only is this tree the largest Ohio Buckeye in the state of Illinois it is also the largest in the entire United States (sorry Ohio).
Rumored to of been planted 150 years ago by Ben Fuller this tree has survived the ravages of time. Weather, need for wood and development has passed this tree by.
To Find the Container
The North Coordinate
Take 53 and multiply it be the number of figures frozen in time near the posted coordinates. Subtract the result from the decimal portion of posted North coordinate.
The West Coordinate
Take 33 and multiply it be the number of figures frozen in time near the posted coordinates. Add the result to the decimal portion of posted West coordinate.
Placed with permission.
To see other Big Trees in Illinois (some with coordinates!) please visit The Illinois Big Tree Register.