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2022 Syracuse Winterfest Medallion Hunt

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2022 Treasure Hunt Medallion

This is the 2022 Treasure Hunt Medallion for the 35th Annual Treasure Hunt, sponsored by Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard with Countryside Federal Credit Union.

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

 
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
Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 6:00 PM
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
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Clue 2
Published Date
Thursday, February 17, 2022, 6:00 PM
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
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Clue 3
Published Date
Friday, February 18, 2022, 6:00 PM
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
Saturday, February 19, 2022, 6:00 PM
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
Sunday, February 20, 2022, 6:00 PM
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
Monday, February 21, 2022, 6:00 PM
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
Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 6:00 PM
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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