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The small historic village of Bayfield, situated on the eastern shore of Lake Huron, combines old-fashioned 1800's charm with modern amenities. Its Historic Conservation District contains unique accommodations, inns, restaurants, shops and galleries. Experience truly unforgettable sunsets from Pioneer Park which overlooks its "Blue Flag" beach and marinas.
This tour provides the opportunity to explore Bayfield in a leisurely manner -- take your time between stops!
Stops "A" through "E" represent a walking tour through the Heritage Conservation District;
Stops "F" through "K" will require driving as you see other points of interest in this unique community.
At each stop, you will have to record a number.
At the end of the tour, these numbers will be used in a formula to give you the coordinates for the actual cache.
STOP NO. STOP NO.
A = ______ F = ______
B = ______ G = ______
C = ______ H = ______
D = ______ J = ______
E = ______ K = ______
Stop "A"
After parking, walk to the posted coordinates -- the first stop on the tour.
In what year was this building re-opened? The 4th digit is the number for this stop.
Stop "B"
Walk to: N 43, 33.788; W 081, 41.892. In what year was this cottage built? The 3rd digit is the number for this stop.
Walk along the east side of Main Street North. On your way, enjoy the streetscape with the various historical plaques and 1800's buildings. Read the plaque, "The Founding of Bayfield"; visit the Library and Archives;
see if the "Heritage Walking Tour" brochure is available; note "The Little Inn" as you pass.
Continue to Colina Street where you will cross to the other side of Main Street. Walk south along the west side of Main Street again noting the various historical buildings and plaques.
Stop "C"
Walk to N 43, 33.934; W 081, 42.135. The last digit of the street address of this building is the number for this stop.
Stop "D"
Note the building at the coordinates N 43, 33.925; W 081, 42.115. This renovated structure is the former
"Martha Ritz Hotel". The number for this stop is the sum of the digits in the street address for this building.
Stop "E"
As you continue walking south, don't forget to look down the side streets. Proceed to N 43, 33.799; W 081, 41.953. In what year was this business established? The 3rd digit is the number for this stop.
Stop "F"
Time to drive! At N 43, 33.077; W 081, 42.305, note the "Private Driveway" sign.
How many digits are there in the street number? This is the number for this stop.
Stop "G"
Proceed to N 43, 33.989; W 081, 42.343. On the "911" emergency sign, note the street number. The 1st digit is the number for this stop. Take time to look around and enjoy the view -- the sunsets are magnificent.
BONUS Cache: While you're here, why not try and find "Pioneer Paradise"? (Waypoint GCK1PG)
Stop "H"
Proceed to N 43, 34.113; W 081, 42.348.
In what year was this land deeded to the Village of Bayfield? The last digit is the number for this stop.
Walk around and enjoy the whole area!
Stop "J"
Proceed to N 43, 34.281; W 081, 41.568. Wasn't that a pleasant drive! This property was the home of
"Penhale Carriage Works", builder of world-famous carriages and wagons (Disney World, Rose Bowl parades,
President Regan) Note the "911" address sign. The middle digit is the number for this stop.
Stop "K"
Drive north on this road on your way to: N 43, 34.228; W 081, 42.369. Enjoy the view to the southwest.
On the green electric utility box, you will see a 4-digit number.
How many digits are the same? This is the number for this stop.
Now you have all 10 figures, add them up. Do they total 46? If so, plug them in as follows:
N 43 degrees K A . E B F
W 81 degrees G J . D C H
These are the coordinates for the cache. Cache is a very small, camouflaged, PVC container with room for only the log. BRING A PEN/PENCIL to sign the log.
The container top is attached to the location; to access the log, unscrew the container from the top.
WARNING # 1: MUGGLES can be a real problem near the cache site. Use EXTREME discretion.
If you are careless, it will be a dead giveaway!
WARNING # 2: This cache is NOT "night-friendly".
It is available for retrieval ONLY during normal business hours, usually 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
So, be careful that you don't spend so much time in all those shops that you don't finish the tour today.
On the other hand, Bayfield is not a bad spot to spend a night!
Additional Hints
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