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2013 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt - Cherokee Heights Park
Eags

I unexpectedly sat next to the Winter Carnival Royalty at dinner tonight. They visited the Sibley Choir Fundraiser Spaghetti dinner (and donated a lot of money while they were there). The Sibley choir director got knighted, which was fun. It was funny to listen to the princesses of the winds explaining the medallion hunt to one another. Varying degrees of knowledge, from none to not much. LOL!
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:33 PM Permalink
kevin

Sneak a peek at our simple rhymes,

Which could lead you to better times.

A second idea from a subtle clue --

Pause a moment for a heavenly view.

He worked for the homeless, the great outdoors,

And little creatures who run on all fours.

As best to say - "He was a good man."

Study his path the best that you can.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:33 PM Permalink
OT

I'd start by reading some blogs people have written about the hunt. I'm not saying you should copy them, but you'd get a lot of different view points.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:33 PM Permalink
kevin

bruce vento trail
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:34 PM Permalink
Inasuitcase

They did use 1st National as a clue one year for IM, I believe.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:34 PM Permalink
KITCH

outside the county line...i'm 99% sure of it....

but figures...
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:35 PM Permalink
MrsMGhunter

Damnit, my instinct in this hunt was right. Best of luck tonight if you go out, I REALLY want to now but just seems too dangerous. Hopefully will see some folks tomorrow morning~!!
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:35 PM Permalink
Terry

How is it that clue 9 sends us all somewhere I don't believe everyone's been?
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:35 PM Permalink
Artemis The Huntress

Sam Morgan
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:36 PM Permalink
Gilby

"This year another shift is due". Many thought it, cool that it's true. Out of the parks we go!
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:37 PM Permalink
New Daddy

thanks
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:38 PM Permalink
KITCH

land of the lost

nite
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:40 PM Permalink
Eags

How are all the previous clues, that fit other parks pretty well, now suddenly going to translate to fit a trail?
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:41 PM Permalink
MrsMGhunter

that is what we will now spend the night pondering over. So much for decent sleep :frown:
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:42 PM Permalink
Inasuitcase

Yellow smashed rice - y'all mentioned Rice Krispy Treats, right? Did you think about Kellogg's and the bridge? Or am I delirious and missed this connection earlier?
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:42 PM Permalink
Nimrod

Doesn't Sam Morgan spill out on top of Crosby at 35E>
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:43 PM Permalink
Gilby

:wink:
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:44 PM Permalink
Nimrod

Just spent a day shoveling ice and snow... watch me!
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:45 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

See ya there ...
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:46 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Marshall Will and Holly. Chaka. Ta and Sa. Grumpy. Big Alice. Sleestak. Enik. Pylons. Skylons.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:46 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

tough bluff hunt stunt line fine round ground song wrong humble jumble luck puck share pair bit sit kids forbids story glory rhyme time wills frills song wrong clue due tree foresee bent percent go snow chase place buns tons

Who's good at unscrabling clues? Take the rhymes and unscramble them and I bet it's a 13th clue telling us what park we're actually suppose to be in.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:47 PM Permalink
New Daddy

Happy Trails
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:49 PM Permalink
Cabro

The northern couple of miles is outside the county, but most of it is Ramsey County, I just checked on Google Maps
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:50 PM Permalink
OT

Who in the Sam Hill is Sam Morgan? Did he love little creatures and work for the homeless?
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:55 PM Permalink
OT

Off to bed I go. Be careful out there if you decide to go out.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 9:58 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

I think the person mentioned is much more likely Bruce Vento, and that gives a few areas to search. The Nature Santuary, the regional trail (makes more sense with the downtowner car wash maybe) or the scenic overlook... Which is mostly out of ramsey county.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:00 PM Permalink
Terry

I agree. Bruce Vento is a better fit.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:00 PM Permalink
dolly

I'm trying this as well as just the first letter from each rhyming word. Not getting anywhere.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:02 PM Permalink
OT

Thanks for the Sam Morgan info. I don't see anything about his being an advocate for the homeless or an animal lover. Seems he was a wealthy environmentalist. I'll stick with bruise.....I mean Bruce :smile:
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:03 PM Permalink
Gilby

Sam Morgan used to rescue stray homeless cats. At the time of his death, he had over twenty cats living with him.

Okay, I just made that up, but wouldn't that be an awesome find right about now!
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:04 PM Permalink
Inasuitcase

In the Vento camp here, too, and I like that it's near my school. Here's to hoping I can get out again tomorrow. Watching my friend's kids in the a.m. Off to bed... G'night and GL. I want these clues to all fit perfectly by the time I wake up tomorrow. Now, get to work and make me proud:-)
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Sorry for not posting the clue from Gabe's - it was late and the paper had it online before the hard copies showed here. Got a paper, got a clue... got no freakin' idea what to do with them...
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:08 PM Permalink
leelabell

I would say best bet is to search starting at the beginning of the Vento trail (by the sanctuary) and end at the beginning of Swede.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:10 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

What about Eastside Heritage Park? On the vento trail, along the old Phalen Creek, next to Johnson Elementry, on Payne Ave. Haven't looked over all the clues, but it was an idea that popped in my head.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:10 PM Permalink
Terry

OT - Bruise/Bruce. Has me slapping my head and laughing out loud!
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:11 PM Permalink
OT

Well, you never know!
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:14 PM Permalink
Terry

Okay...so what if this is referring to the overlook at Cherokee.

Clues that line up with that park is the playground and sliding hill, Annapolis (anchors away) view of cathedral, 1st sign visible from eastern part of the park,
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:18 PM Permalink
queenmalley

So I was right about Sam Morgan?! Wow, just cking in from Seattle. heading home tmrw.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:19 PM Permalink
OT

It's certainly on the county line. Almost too close.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:19 PM Permalink
Terry

At Clue 9 to throw us this seems a bit over the edge.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:21 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I don't think the Vento Trail connects to the Vento overlook. The maps I am looking at show it running from Swede Hollow and Mounds up to White Bear Lake. The Overlook is completely unconnected.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:22 PM Permalink
leelabell

Never heard of it, but if the clues fit...
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:23 PM Permalink
leelabell

True. They don't connect. The trail starts at the edge of the sanctuary, however. There is also some sort of memorial to him around Johnson and Phalen Pkwy.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:24 PM Permalink
Terry

But it says:

Study his path the best that you can.

Doesn't necessarily mean you are on it.

I am just trying to make this fit with the rest of the clues.
Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:25 PM Permalink