2008 Kanabec County Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on Mon, 06/03/2013 - 1:26 PM

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Monday, July 14, 2008

Find Date

Monday, July 21, 2008

Finders

Name

Theresa Cross

Hometown

Mora

Name

Cassie Cross

Hometown

Mora

Prize

Maximum Prize

$1000

Awarded Prize

$1000

Location

General Location

Quamba Lake

Pinpointed Location

Near the boat access

45.893425, -93.177784

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Sunday, July 13, 2008, 7:00 PM

"National Treasure" was found in D.C.
Our local treasure hides in K.C. (Kanabec County)
No tools are needed, no digging required
On public property it can be acquired.

"Get Smart" and you'll find
With "A Beautiful Mind"
The clues will lead you
To a treasure sublime.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue was a general introduction to the hunt which is always on public property and never requires any tools.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Monday, July 14, 2008, 7:00 PM

Your journey may take you to
"West Side Story" or "East of Eden".
Or by word of mouth
you may go "North and South."

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue is just a directional lead in.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 7:00 PM

"Joe Dirt" might describe
"The Road to Perdition"
"The Fiddler on the Roof"
Liked to sing out "Tradition".

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue refers to a "dirt" "road" which describes the public access road.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 7:00 PM

While finding the treasure
Might seem like a breeze
You might have to think
About "Men in Trees"

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue hinted to it being hid in a tree.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Thursday, July 17, 2008, 7:00 PM

This next clue should help you
As you continue your quest. . .
"One Flew Over The
Cuckoo's Nest"

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue tells searchers to look for a nest.

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Clue 6

Published Date

Friday, July 18, 2008, 7:00 PM

When searching the county,
It might help to ask
Some "Grumpy Old Men"
Who are up to the task.

The official meaning of the clue.

The grumpy old men in the movie were always fishing.

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Clue 7

Published Date

Saturday, July 19, 2008, 7:00 PM

To help narrow the search
Take this clue to heart
"The Lake House" might be
A good place to start.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue narrows things down to a lake.

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Clue 8

As you drive through the county
On roads near and far
"5 Easy Pieces"
Should help guide your car.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue refers to County Road 5 which leads to the lake.

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Clue 9

"On The Street Where You Liveâ"
Might lead you to a clue
Or "Over The Rainbow"
Might be closer to you.

The official meaning of the clue.

"Rainbow" and "Street" refer to the other name for County Road 5 as it goes by Quamba Lake access.

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Clue 10

As "Ed Wood" may tell you
As you make a pass
Be on the lookout for
Walleye and bass.

The official meaning of the clue.

The public access road is Bass "Wood".

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Clue 11

Your "Final Destination"
Might rhyme with "Hud"
If you're clever and savvy
This won't be a dud.

The official meaning of the clue.

Quamba Lake is also known as Mud Lake which rhymes with "Hud".

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Clue 12

From your "Vantage Point"
We think you will see
The clue hidden high
In a nest in a tree.

Some call it Quamba
Some say Mud Lake
In a tree by the outhouse
Will be your lucky break.

The official meaning of the clue.

The final clue always leads directly to the treasure.

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