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Rumor Has It LbNA #24898 (ARCHIVED)

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Aug 24, 2006
Location:
City:Chesapeake
County:Chesapeake city
State:Virginia
Boxes:3
Planted by:scout leader jane
Found by: Frankie & Benjy (2)
Last found:Sep 9, 2006
Status:OFF
Last edited:Aug 24, 2006
History:
The borough where your find is located in Chesapeake is along the Dismal Swamp. The popular local legend goes that while George Washington was surveying the area he fell in the brackish water and proclaimed, "My what a Deep Creek."

Deep Creek was a small settlement on the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the unincorporated town was a busy stage-coach stop on the road between Norfolk and Elizabeth City, NC. Until lumbering of the swamp was discontinued, it was the principal shipping point for the vast Dismal Swamp lumbering enterprises.

Directions:
Begin your adventure on Highway 17 (‘Ocean Highway’ runs north and south from FL to MA) at the Dismal Swamp Canal Intracoastal Waterway drawbridge. Head North past what appears to be 2 large churches (actually 1) about 1/5 of a mile to a street named for caverns. Turn right. Cross over the 1-lane bridge. On the right you will see the locks connecting the Southern branch of the Elizabeth River with the Dismal Swamp Canal, continue to the parking lot at the entrance to the park.

Take a few minutes to look at the river before you enter the park through the left opening in the split rail fence. Hike back to the eastern point of the 25-acre park. The Army Corps of Engineers is located within the chain link fence and manages the area.

Box 1 What’s the Buzzzzzz? (The box is MIA--I will update when replaced. )
The gravel path leads past a wooden overlook on your right and another off to the left. Both give interesting views but the treasure you seek is not under either deck. Cross the footbridge leading over a narrow canal. The box is located at the foot of the bridge. If you choose to follow the ‘stroller, non-friendly’ trail which extends another ¼ mile, at the end you will see the pilings of an old bridge/pier which at one time connected a series of tiny islands. Be careful as the trail is uneven and involves a little climbing over roots-–a few steps up/a few steps down.

Box 2 Dragon. Fly
Return along the gravel path to the playground. Between the woods and the play area is a power pole. Look towards the woods. A large opening (there are two, the other is smaller) marks the beginning of your next quest. Follow the path through the woods. You will pass several trails off to the left, stay on the main path. The path will come to a “T”. Turn left. Within a very short distance you will cross two narrow (usually dry) ditches and soon come into an opening. This is not private property. Continue past the park bench where the trail resumes by way of a series of 4 or 5 walkways over wetlands. The last is an arched walkway about 50 to 75-feet long. At the “no swimming sign", look across the clearing. Sitting atop the hill is another observation deck. Search high and low to find the 2nd letter box. Good luck!


Box 3 Lady bugs and Gents
From the observation deck a log cabin is visible. Walk towards the log cabin which is a Deep Creek Landmark and home to the Deep Creek Ruritans. In front of the cabin is a driveway. Walk the driveway back to Luray (the road leading to the park), turn left. Once again cross over the 1-lane bridge. Just past the guard rail look to the right. Midway between the road and the fence is a multi-trunked tree, search the center. Please rehide carefully. Return to the road or walk the grassy area back to the parking lot.