2024 Plymouth Fire & Ice Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 01/05/2024 - 10:23 AM

Update - 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25: The Fire and Ice Medallion has been found.

Congratulations to Brandi Steinberg who located the medallion at the Northwest Greenway. From the challenge course, hunters had to cross the boardwalk completely, go north on the trail, and locate the medallion on the left side of the path hiding at the base of a log. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s hunt.

Jan. 4 update: Fire & Ice canceled due to unsafe ice conditions

Due to unsafe ice conditions, the 2024 Fire & Ice winter festival has been canceled. Unseasonably warm winter temperatures have not allowed for the necessary ice to support the event on Parkers Lake.

The Fire & Ice Medallion Hunt (set to begin Thursday, Jan. 4) and the Coloring Contest (set to begin Monday, Jan. 8) will be held as planned. View more information in the accordions below.

Participation Instructions

Clues will be posted on this page of the city website and the city's social media platforms each Thursday during the month of January (Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25), or until someone finds the medallion.

A $250 prize will be awarded to the first sleuth who finds the medallion.

There is no need to register or pay to participate.

Note: The medallion is hidden on city property. The medallion is hidden in such a way that it is not out in the open. Staff does not uncover it after a snowfall to make it more visible. Participants should be able to wipe away any snow to find the location of the medallion. The person who finds the medallion should contact Plymouth Parks and Recreation at 763-509-5200.

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Find Date

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Finders

Name

Brandi Steinberg

Prize

Maximum Prize

$250

Awarded Prize

$250

Location

General Location

Northwest Greenway

Pinpointed Location

Along the trail leading northf rom the east end of the boardwalk

Concealer

In a log

45.048874, -93.50043

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Thursday, January 4, 2024, 9:00 AM

Even though there is not much ice or snow,
On ahead the hunt must go.
In a Plymouth park the Fire & Ice Medallion hides,
So, start your search and get outside.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Thursday, January 11, 2024, 9:00 AM

We are back again with clue #2
Do not forget to enjoy the view.
A lot of cities have great trails to test
But we think Plymouth has some of the best.

Grab a compass and pick the right direction,
To find the prize you must pay attention.
Near prairies and meadows, and aspens and elms,
Now you are closer to the medallion’s realm.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:00 AM

South and east were not quite right,
but if you headed north and west you found the site.
You might come across a difficult course,
get past that challenge and you’re near the source.
A shelter, birds, and boardwalks – this park is quite big,
don’t be afraid to move a branch or twig.
The medallion is waiting for searching eyes,
hit the trail to secure the prize.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 9:00 AM

Three clues down and here’s one more,
so listen closely to number four.
First make sure you are at the right park,
if it’s the Northwest Greenway you’ve hit the mark.
Past a bunch of trees that decided to split,
and by a scene where water likes to sit.
Near something growing, but not terribly tall,
holding on to what is usually lost in fall.
The temps are high and paths are clear,
find the medallion and we all will cheer!

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