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Geocache Scavenger Hunt
Geocaching has become a popular activity within
many parks and recreation areas across the nation. Visitors enjoy
searching for scenic vistas that take them behind the
natural features or to unique historical sites. Custer State Park
complements this recreational adventure by offering a geocache
scavenger hunt every year, which begins on Memorial Day Weekend and
ends on October 31st.
It is important to note that Custer State Park
only offers a "virtual" geocache scavenger hunt. This means that
the coordinates will take participants to specific sites, but the
answers to the questions relate to visible items, such as
interpretive panels, staff input, facility exhibits, and/or the
surrounding landscape. Participants who successfully answer the
treasure hunt questions will be entered into a drawing for a variety
of park-related prizes. Participants can either search for the
sites and answer the questions listed below or print a scavenger
hunt booklet through the attached PDF.
Upon answering the questions, mail the completed booklet, along with the appropriate contact information, to the following address by October 31, 2008. Three random winners will be notified by mid-November.
Coordinates and Questions:
1) N 43 40.043
W 103 21.790
What is the extinct animal species that lives inside?
2) N 43 43.081
W 103 29.339
What was the name and number of the company who camped
here?
3) N 43 44.949
W 103 28.298
What organization placed this memorial?
4) N 43 46.190
W 103 31.842
How many buildings are inside?
5) N 43 45.455
W 103 27.493
What is inscribed on the mantel? What does it mean?
6) N 43 50.761
W 103 33.732
What is the elevation at this point?
7) N 43 40.571
W 103 23.641
Where was this person born?
8) N 43 40.571
W 103 23.641
What was the name of the ranch that was here in 1902?
9) N 43 47.379
W 103 21.053
What natural event occurred in this area?
10) N 43 45.955
W 103 23.085
What organization constructed this building? (Feel free
to ask someone inside)
Note: This is a large PDF file, please be patient for download.
Custer State Park
Attn: Chief of Interpretation
13329 US Hwy 16A
Custer, South Dakota 57730