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Geocaching in the Railway City

5/17/2018

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Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure-hunting game where you use GPS-enabled devices—including mobile apps like Google Maps—to navigate to specific coordinates. (To enter coordinates into Google Maps, use the format: 42 46.665 -81 12.866.) Some geocaches include helpful hints, which you can decode using a provided decryption key. Once you arrive at the location, search carefully to find the geocache—a hidden container that can be any size. A key rule of geocaching is to stay discreet and avoid drawing attention while searching. Inside the container, you’ll find a log sheet to sign (don’t forget a pen!) and possibly some small items. If you take an item, be sure to leave something of equal or greater value in return. Always return the geocache exactly where you found it so others can enjoy the hunt too.

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We’ve gathered the locations of some local geocaches for you to search using your GPS. You can also explore these—and many more caches in the region—using the official geocaching website or app. Use the decryption key (found on the map below) to decode any hints provided. For more information about how the game works, visit www.geocaching.com. Happy hunting!

st. thomas geocache tour

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St. Thomas Geocache Guide
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File Type: pdf
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1) Elgin Trail
Coordinates: N 42° 46.665 W 081° 12.866
Hint: ybjrfg yriry
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2) Jumbo
Coordinates: N 42° 46.737 W 081° 12.506
Hint: zntargvp, nobir 2 fcevatf
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3) Metcalfe Street
Coordinates: N 42° 46.531 W 081° 12.036
Hint: fgbc naq ybbx - gurer vf bayl bar jnl gb svaq guvf pnpur
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4) St. Thomas Public Library
Coordinates: N 42° 46.806 W 081° 11.583
Hint: ubcr guvf fgvpxf nebhaq
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5) St. Thomas Proud
Coordinates: N 42° 46.752 W 081° 11.451
Hint: fgevcrf
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6) Currah Parkette  
Coordinates: N 42° 46.747 W 081° 11.326
Hint: fvg qbja naq unir n erfg jvgu guvf bar
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7) CASO Station
Coordinates: N 42° 46.684 W 081° 11.172
Hint: srry serr gb purpx nalcynpr gung nyybjf "TP Npprff"
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8) Eastwood Park
Coordinates: N 42° 45.991 W 081° 09.074
Hint: unysjnl nybat gur srapr yvar uvqqra va gur ebj bs prqnef
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2025 city-wide celebration

Celebrate 25 years of Geocaching right here in St. Thomas! 

 📍 Friday, May 16 | 5:30–6:30 PM – “Welcome to the Railway City” (GCB3HB0) at Pinafore Park Lakeside Pavilion
 📍 Saturday, May 17 | 10 AM–4 PM – Main event: “In The Year 2025” (GCAQ5K5)
🎁 Discover brand new caches, win prizes, and maybe even explore a surprise Adventure Lab (or two)!

Whether you're a longtime cacher or just curious, this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and explore St. Thomas! 🌤️
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