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Treasure Hunt’s appeal is ageless

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Eugene Longtin and his family find the treasure during the 1959 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Eugene Longtin and his family find the treasure during the 1959 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Janna Kollach fights to stay on the sled as her uncle John Darst of Oakdale pulls her through Tony Schmidt Park in Arden Hills while searching for the medallion during the 1988 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Janna Kollach fights to stay on the sled as her uncle John Darst of Oakdale pulls her through Tony Schmidt Park in Arden Hills while searching for the medallion during the 1988 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Max Bollman, 6, searches for 1999's medallion near the fence outside Como Zoo while his brother Nick, 5, takes a snow break behind him. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Max Bollman, 6, searches for 1999's medallion near the fence outside Como Zoo while his brother Nick, 5, takes a snow break behind him. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Mrs. Edward Bibro bundled up her children and walked two miles to Como Park to participate in the 1955 hunt for the King Boreas treasure chest. Three-year-old Michael watches over his 8-month-old brother, Gregory, while Steven, 5, and Valerie, 8, help their mother search. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Mrs. Edward Bibro bundled up her children and walked two miles to Como Park to participate in the 1955 hunt for the King Boreas treasure chest. Three-year-old Michael watches over his 8-month-old brother, Gregory, while Steven, 5, and Valerie, 8, help their mother search. (Pioneer Press file photo)

During the 1985 hunt, the Gough family -- from left, Bill, Mark and Ruth -- look for the medallion at Harriet Island. The family found the medallion during the 1977 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

During the 1985 hunt, the Gough family -- from left, Bill, Mark and Ruth -- look for the medallion at Harriet Island. The family found the medallion during the 1977 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

The action was in St. Paul's Como Park during the search for 2003's medallion. Among the hunters were Tammy Leigh and her son, Jackson, 3, who came into St. Paul from the Wright County community of St. Michael. "I grew up in St. Paul," Tammy said, peering into a hollow stump with Jackson, "so we try to get back here for the Treasure Hunt. My grandma used to take us when we were kids, and I'm keeping up the tradition." (Pioneer Press file photo)

The action was in St. Paul's Como Park during the search for 2003's medallion. Among the hunters were Tammy Leigh and her son, Jackson, 3, who came into St. Paul from the Wright County community of St. Michael. "I grew up in St. Paul," Tammy said, peering into a hollow stump with Jackson, "so we try to get back here for the Treasure Hunt. My grandma used to take us when we were kids, and I'm keeping up the tradition." (Pioneer Press file photo)

Sean McGowan, 2, of St. Paul pitches in during the 1971 medallion hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Sean McGowan, 2, of St. Paul pitches in during the 1971 medallion hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Using a hoe, Jordan Lundberg, 8, searches at sunset during in Cherokee Park for the 2003 medallion. After reading the latest clue in the Pioneer Press, Jordan, his brother, Christian, 6, and their father, Randy Lundberg, set out to try their luck in the park, near the family's home on St. Paul's West Side. "They've looked forward to this all year long,'' Randy Lundberg said.

Using a hoe, Jordan Lundberg, 8, searches at sunset during in Cherokee Park for the 2003 medallion. After reading the latest clue in the Pioneer Press, Jordan, his brother, Christian, 6, and their father, Randy Lundberg, set out to try their luck in the park, near the family's home on St. Paul's West Side. "They've looked forward to this all year long,'' Randy Lundberg said.

Darren Lazan holds the clues while Dave Dunleavy digs for the elusive medallion in a frozen fountain at Como Park during the 1979 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Darren Lazan holds the clues while Dave Dunleavy digs for the elusive medallion in a frozen fountain at Como Park during the 1979 hunt. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Richard Lang, 11, left, and his brother Greg, 16, of Maplewood use a blowtorch to melt snow in search of the medallion at the State Fairgrounds in 1967. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Richard Lang, 11, left, and his brother Greg, 16, of Maplewood use a blowtorch to melt snow in search of the medallion at the State Fairgrounds in 1967. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Catharine Harmon re-enacts finding the treasure chest in 1953, with the help of some younger friends. (Pioneer Press file photo)

Catharine Harmon re-enacts finding the treasure chest in 1953, with the help of some younger friends. (Pioneer Press file photo)

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The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is for all ages, but being younger sometimes makes battling the elements a little bit easier. In years past, kids have searched for, and sometimes found, the medallion, too.

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