This cache have been approved by the Longview Parks and Recreational Department...I want to thank them for giving permission for placing caches to show off our Beautiful Park...Please be respectful of the area.
A big thank you to bearsandme as she got permission from the Parks Department and helped me place the cache.
Congrats on FTF to LayDBugz
I know most people do not like multi-stage caches but this one you should enjoy since it takes you to each of the squirrel bridges. If additional bridges are added in the future, I'll be adding them to the tour.
You can drive to each of the coordinates or walk; the walk being under 1.5 miles one-way. There is parking on the street at each bridge on the street and some of the streets are busy so please keep an eye on the kids and pets. The final stage is under a 1/2 mile from the last bridge.
Remember have fun, see the bridges, maybe see a squirrel use the bridge and enjoy the time with your family.
Stage 1: Is at N 46 08.494 W 122 56.429
Why not start at the beginning. We start with the first bridge that was put up in Longview in 1963. When you look at the sign on the bridge what day in the month of March was the bridge placed?
With this number A = (Day -12)
Stage 2: Is at N 46 08.494 W 122 56.831
Looking at the bottom of this bridge how many blocks of wood are used to support the bridge?
C = Blocks of wood - 4
Stage 3: Is at N 46 08.679 W 122 56.890
How many firgures are shown on one side of this bridge?
G = Figures * 2
F = Figures - 2
Stage 4: Is at N 46 08.414 W 122 57.053
How many trees are holding up this bridge?
E = Number of trees
D = Number of trees * 4
Stage 5: Is at N 46 08.356 W 122 57.203
How many letters in Mr Dick's first name?
B = Number of Letters
Now for the final stage:
With the answers you got above place them into the coordinates below and head to the cache.
N46 07.ABC W122 5G.DEF
The checksum of A+B+C+D+E+F+G = 37
Remember some of the streets are busy so please keep an eye on the kids and pets.
You are looking for a Medium Sized Waterproof Container..It has lots of nice Sway in it for the kids..Please trade fairly so others will be excited too...Be as stealthy as possible..Lots of eyes watching you here...Please rehide as good as you found it or better. Thanks and have FUN!! small FTF gift
Bring your own pen
If you see anything I can do to improve this multi-stage please send me an email. Enjoy.