2011 Allison Wonderland Mock Hunt

In the first stanza, the word "tasteless" suggests Harriet Island as the Taste of Minnesota will no longer be there. The word "towel" also suggests a park with water and Harriet Island's original purpose as a public bath. The word "kiddies" in the second stanza hints at the medallion being buried near the playground. The third stanza tells you it's a park in St. Paul, that it's buried in the snow, and that it's in an open area with at least 10 paces to the nearest marker. One might also conclude that is on the "plain" (level) part of the park.

"Taxing" suggests a levy, or in this case levee and Harriet Island has a prominent one. "Floral Home" is the title of a book written by Harriet Bishop for whom the island was named after. The dome of the Cathedral is visible from the park, except for at the hiding spot where it is eclipsed by a tower on the river.

This refers to the nearby picnic grounds where people sit and eat. The two time finder in this case is Kirk Condie which hints at the Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk, and Co. building visible from Harriet Island, a building which is in the background of Kirk's interview in "No Time for Cold Feet".

The two towers that help make up Target Stage on Harriet Island were designed by Michael Graves, yet are off in the distance. Taking care of your health refers to Harriet Island's original purpose of serving to promote public health.

To make an oblique move is to move diagonally like a bishop in chess which would suggest Harriet Bishop for whom the park is named. "Castle" is also a chess term, but also refers to the fact that there was once an ice castle on Harriet Island. This clue also tells you the medallion is hidden near some trees.

To pan for gold is to prospect and Prospect Park overlooks Harriet Island. Being a rock star suggests Target Stage which is located at Harriet Island. There are also various ladies around like the pictures of Harriet Bishop, the Betsy Northrup ship, etc.

This refers to the old St. Paul City Hall/Ramsey Courthouse building which was torn down in the 30's. The stones from the building were then recycled and used to build the Wiggington Pavilion on Harriet which is not far from the treasure. "Here yet is land" also is a loose homophone for Harriet Island

"Fearless crew" is a phrase used in the theme to "Gilligan's Island" to again suggest an island as well as the boats in the park. Also, the playground in the park is in the shape of a boat. The treasure is on the starboard side and also not far from a sign for County Rd. 40 (for tea).

"Driving in circles" refers to the driveway loop by the pavilion. The boat in question refers to the playground again which is shaped like a boat, but buried under the snow.

This clue just refers to how we hid the medallion, stressing that it was buried under virgin snow, but probably not too deep. It also indicates that it is within throwing distance of the levee.

This confirms that it is at Harriet Island and buried near three trees in a triangular formation. It also suggests that the coin is "naked" and you'll be looking for something white in the snow. The "man in black" is the figure on the nearby pedestrian crossing sign who is walking the opposite direction from the hiding spot. It then goes on to say it's not on the hillside and about a dozen paces from the nearest tree. The bird's eye view refers to a satellite image of the park which clearly reveals the boat shape of the playground.

This basically explains where to find it by explaining how we hid it.