2022 Syracuse Winterfest Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 8:36 AM

By syracuse.com | The Post-Standard

The Post-Standard and syracuse.com have hidden a medallion somewhere in Onondaga County and will publish daily clues pointing treasure hunters to its location. Solve the clues and find the medallion, and you’ll win $2,000.

The 2022 Treasure Hunt is underway. Follow the clues each day

On syracuse.com at syracuse.com/treasure-hunt
On the pages of The Post-Standard and the ePost-Standard
On Twitter @syracusedotcom (look for #syracusemedallion)
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/syracusecom
On Instagram @syracusedotcom

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Find Date

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Finders

Name

Brian Schermerhorn II

Hometown

Chittenango

Prize

Maximum Prize

$2000

Awarded Prize

$2000

Location

General Location

Onondaga Creekwalk, Syracuse

Pinpointed Location

Between Hiawatha Blvd and Bear St

Concealer

Under a tree

43.062661, -76.170811

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Thursday, February 17, 2022, 7:00 AM

I (the medallion) can be found starting today!
Think of all the places I could be in CNY!

The official meaning of the clue.

Hunt starts today

Clue Rating

Clue 2

Published Date

Friday, February 18, 2022, 7:00 AM

Here’s what NOT to do: hunt at night, climb, or dig to find me.

The official meaning of the clue.

Only hunt during the day

Clue Rating

Clue 3

Published Date

Saturday, February 19, 2022, 7:00 AM

Unlike years past, I won’t be found in a great expanse.

The official meaning of the clue.

Along a trail vs. in a big open park

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Clue 4

Published Date

Sunday, February 20, 2022, 7:00 AM

Find me by foot, bike, rollerblades, skateboard, or even boat!

The official meaning of the clue.

This path has many runners, bikers, etc. and is next to boat launches.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Monday, February 21, 2022, 7:00 AM

Having this state of mind will help you win the prize!

The official meaning of the clue.

Empire State of Mind/ Empire trail

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Clue 6

Published Date

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 7:00 AM

From my view, there’s a place where vessels may find shelter.

The official meaning of the clue.

Right on the Inner Harbor (harbor definition)

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Clue 7

Published Date

Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 7:00 AM

Our very own forestry school likes to do their gardening nearby, especially in inclement weather.

The official meaning of the clue.

Rain Garden signs sponsored by ESF on the path to the medallion

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