2008 Kanabec County Treasure Hunt
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Submitted by Joe Medallion on Mon, 06/03/2013 - 13:26
Published on Monday, July 14, 2008
"National Treasure" was found in D.C.
Our local treasure hides in K.C. (Kanabec County)
No tools are needed, no digging required
On public property it can be acquired.
"Get Smart" and you'll find
With "A Beautiful Mind"
The clues will lead you
To a treasure sublime.
Our local treasure hides in K.C. (Kanabec County)
No tools are needed, no digging required
On public property it can be acquired.
"Get Smart" and you'll find
With "A Beautiful Mind"
The clues will lead you
To a treasure sublime.
Explanation:
This clue was a general introduction to the hunt which is always on public property and never requires any tools.
This clue was a general introduction to the hunt which is always on public property and never requires any tools.
Published on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Your journey may take you to
"West Side Story" or "East of Eden".
Or by word of mouth
you may go "North and South."
"West Side Story" or "East of Eden".
Or by word of mouth
you may go "North and South."
Explanation:
This clue is just a directional lead in.
This clue is just a directional lead in.
Published on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
"Joe Dirt" might describe
"The Road to Perdition"
"The Fiddler on the Roof"
Liked to sing out "Tradition".
"The Road to Perdition"
"The Fiddler on the Roof"
Liked to sing out "Tradition".
Explanation:
This clue refers to a "dirt" "road" which describes the public access road.
This clue refers to a "dirt" "road" which describes the public access road.
Published on Thursday, July 17, 2008
While finding the treasure
Might seem like a breeze
You might have to think
About "Men in Trees"
Might seem like a breeze
You might have to think
About "Men in Trees"
Explanation:
This clue hinted to it being hid in a tree.
This clue hinted to it being hid in a tree.
Published on Friday, July 18, 2008
This next clue should help you
As you continue your quest. . .
"One Flew Over The
Cuckoo's Nest"
As you continue your quest. . .
"One Flew Over The
Cuckoo's Nest"
Explanation:
This clue tells searchers to look for a nest.
This clue tells searchers to look for a nest.
Published on Saturday, July 19, 2008
When searching the county,
It might help to ask
Some "Grumpy Old Men"
Who are up to the task.
It might help to ask
Some "Grumpy Old Men"
Who are up to the task.
Explanation:
The grumpy old men in the movie were always fishing.
The grumpy old men in the movie were always fishing.
Published on Sunday, July 20, 2008
To help narrow the search
Take this clue to heart
"The Lake House" might be
A good place to start.
Take this clue to heart
"The Lake House" might be
A good place to start.
Explanation:
This clue narrows things down to a lake.
This clue narrows things down to a lake.
As you drive through the county
On roads near and far
"5 Easy Pieces"
Should help guide your car.
On roads near and far
"5 Easy Pieces"
Should help guide your car.
Explanation:
This clue refers to County Road 5 which leads to the lake.
This clue refers to County Road 5 which leads to the lake.
"On The Street Where You Liveâ"
Might lead you to a clue
Or "Over The Rainbow"
Might be closer to you.
Might lead you to a clue
Or "Over The Rainbow"
Might be closer to you.
Explanation:
"Rainbow" and "Street" refer to the other name for County Road 5 as it goes by Quamba Lake access.
"Rainbow" and "Street" refer to the other name for County Road 5 as it goes by Quamba Lake access.
As "Ed Wood" may tell you
As you make a pass
Be on the lookout for
Walleye and bass.
As you make a pass
Be on the lookout for
Walleye and bass.
Explanation:
The public access road is Bass "Wood".
The public access road is Bass "Wood".
Your "Final Destination"
Might rhyme with "Hud"
If you're clever and savvy
This won't be a dud.
Might rhyme with "Hud"
If you're clever and savvy
This won't be a dud.
Explanation:
Quamba Lake is also known as Mud Lake which rhymes with "Hud".
Quamba Lake is also known as Mud Lake which rhymes with "Hud".
From your "Vantage Point"
We think you will see
The clue hidden high
In a nest in a tree.
Some call it Quamba
Some say Mud Lake
In a tree by the outhouse
Will be your lucky break.
We think you will see
The clue hidden high
In a nest in a tree.
Some call it Quamba
Some say Mud Lake
In a tree by the outhouse
Will be your lucky break.
Explanation:
The final clue always leads directly to the treasure.
The final clue always leads directly to the treasure.