2017 Shiver Elk River Hunt

This 2nd Medallion Hunt is part of the Chamber’s Shiver Elk River event.
Sponsors Shiver Elk River, Star News and First National Bank of Elk River present
$500 to the lucky winner who proves
To be a master seeker through and through.
Beginning Sunday, watch for more daily clues
But before you take off on the shivery hunt, let’s go over the rules.

For this adventure look high and low, parks and public land adjacent you go.
Many hiding spots exist within Elk River proper,
but view the clues and hints and you can prosper.
Use rakes and hoes and hand tools for moving snow and ice.
Please remember, no shoveling or digging of turf — to our city’s grounds be nice.
One last thing to keep in mind during your quest:
Check the daily hints at elkriver.bank before taking a guess.

Daily Hint:



This is the medallion for which you look
Don’t forget to check each cranny and nook.

Medallion hunters, set your sights,
First on Adam’s ale, at elevated heights
No Roosevelt presiding over you this year
90 degrees of linking chain gets you to the right sphere –
Your trek is beginning, from this point you steer.

Little posts number two times two
Their colors not Red, Green, or Blue
Instead they shine in 255, 255, oh
Also as Rocket Man’s farewell road.

Daily Hint:

U C, R hints are meant to help you:
A city park starts the searching venue.

Come upon a sign of restoration

Look to the west and concentrate there for the duration.

8 clumps to inscribe gets you on the right trail
5 chances to rest, 2 others to nourish — so you can prevail.
From road, great views of huge precious stones
A lumberjack’s work that Marilyn condones.
As you power forward, don’t forget what history teaches
Standing alone is Naismith’s vessel for peaches.

Good luck!

Daily Hint:

Trees, benches, tables, poles
All things together get you closer to the goal.

A quatern streaking east and west
Will make squares in the blue along your quest.
A key to location lies in hair coloration
dblone, nruaub, lbakc, ronbw, hwite, yarg

Daily Hint:

For today’s clue in the second medallion year,
The total of a quatern poem will help get you near.
As for the scrambles, be aware:
look only to the mixed-up reddish hair.

For a starting place, Gàidhealtachd should have you inspired
No ghillie brogues, sporrans, or belted plaids required.
Bituminous stroll ends and trail begins
Logs in sight should bring big grins.
Perhaps Raphael and Michelangelo had a lively debate
About pepperoni vs. cheese below this out-of-place grate.

Daily Hint:

A searching tip that we recommend:
Street shoes to start, hiking boots to end.

Daily Hint:

Not deep in the woods should your efforts be centered
But rather out in the open should you be oriented.

Daily Hint:

Auburn Road is the place to park
West is the direction to embark.

Under a grassy-base sapling the medallion is disguised

If there it still remains, you can win the prize.