This is Cache 5 of a 14 cache series with the theme of fun, learning, and “higher” education. It is a fun way to experience some beautiful landscapes and places as well as have fun, learn, and maybe even challenge yourself a little. Caches can be done in any order (with exception of 5th grade, 8th grade, and 12th grade). You will need to be observant because there will be clues that you will need if you choose to continue your education!

Cache is NOT at listed Coordinates

Welcome to Higher Education – Fourth Graders Learn Colorado History

This cache is the 5^th cache in the series "Higher Education." There will be 14 different caches in the series that will follow the grades from Kindergarten to 12th grade - with a bonus cache if you graduate high school and go to “College.”

If you chose to further your education - you will have a special cache at grades 5^th, 8^th, and 12^th grades - each of these caches will need clues from the previous caches in order to solve them.

For example: to complete Grade 5 you will need information from grades K-5. To complete grade 8 you will need information from K-8. To complete Grade 12 you will need information from K-12. So keep your eyes open to the clues and make sure to write them all down! Happy hunting & learning!!!

Each grade will get progressively more challenging and exciting!
You can do the individual caches (with exclusion of 5, 8, 12) in any order.

Higher Education Series:

Kindergarten Stars GC3PQZE
First Grade Fundamentals GC3Q40R
Second Graders Color the Rainbow GC3QMVE
Third Grade Science Jeopardy GC3QQGN
4th Grade Learns Colorado History GC3QQMP
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?GC3QR1P
Sixth Graders Score with Sudoku!
Seventh Graders Venture to the Seventh Level of Hell
Eighth Grade Vocabulary Challenge
Ninth Grade Conquers Geography
Tenth Graders Go to the Library
Eleventh Graders Do Biology
Twelfth Graders Graduate From High School?

University of Higher Education

In your quest (if you chose to undertake it) will open your minds and your hearts to a beautiful location that is very dear to me. You should see some breath taking sights many people will never see.

“Fourth Graders Learn Colorado History”

CONGRATULATIONS to tsnap84 for being FTF!!! Great job!!!

One of the major things that fourth grade students learn about is Colorado History. As you take this journey through Colorado History I thought you would enjoy learning some interesting trivia.

Just like at regular school you will need your own writing tool!

Since the theme is Colorado History, I thought it would be fun and light-hearted to share your favorite fun fact about Colorado History. It is optional - but thought it would be a fun way to connect with other geocachers. Humor is always appreciated.

My favorite memory about Colorado History is when I watched my daughter in her school performance of Colorado History. A fun fact I just learned while creating this cache about Colorado History is: “Beulah red" is the name of the red marble that gives the Colorado State Capitol its distinctive splendor. Cutting, polishing, and installing the marble in the Capitol took six years, from 1894 to 1900. All of the "Beulah red" marble in the world went into the Capitol. It cannot be replaced, at any price.

Your first task in this learning adventure is to find all the answers to the following Colorado History questions.

1. Colorado is the only state in history, to turn down the Olympics. In what year were the Winter Olympics suppose to be held in Denver. Yet, 62% of all state Voters choose at almost the last minute not to host the Olympics, because of the cost, pollution and population boom it would have on the State Of Colorado, and the City of Denver. (Y)

2. In Fruita, the town folk celebrate 'Mike the Headless Chicken Day'. When did a farmer named L.A. Olsen cut off Mike's head in anticipation of a chicken dinner - and Mike lived for another 4 years without a head. (T)

3. The highest paved road in North America is the Road to Mt. Evans off of I-70 from Idaho Springs. The Road climbs up how many feet above sea level. (S)

4. Colorado contains how much of the land area of the U.S. with an altitude over 10,000 feet. (X)

5. The Highest point in Colorado is Mount Elbert at how many feet?(U)

6. According to a survey done in 2003, a 3rd marker was placed showing which step of the state capital building in Denver is exactly 1 mile high above sea level. (Q)

7. The Dwight Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel between Clear Creek & Summit counties is the highest auto tunnel in the world. Bored at an elevation of 11,000 feet under the Continental Divide. How many feet long is the tunnel? Its average daily traffic exceeds 26,000 vehicles. (R)

8. Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States. How high is the elevation in feet. Because there was lots of "silver" named towns at the time, the founding fathers suggested Leadville. (W)

9. The Colorado Rockies are part of the North American Cordillera, which stretches 3,000 miles from Alaska, through western Canada and the United States, into northern Mexico. The centerpieces of this dramatic uplift are the peaks over 14,000 feet, or "Fourteeners", as they are affectionately referred to by climbers. How many Fourteeners are in Colorado. (Z)

10. The highest suspension bridge in the world is over the Royal Gorge near Canon City. The Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Arkansas River at what height in feet? (V)

Fun Colorado Facts:

The LoDo region of Denver stands for Lower Downtown.

Colorado means “colored red” and is known as the “Centennial State.”

The United States federal government owns more than 1/3 of the land in Colorado.

Colfax Avenue in Denver is the longest continuous street in America.

Katherine Lee Bates wrote “America the Beautiful” after being inspired by the view from Pikes Peak.

The tallest sand dune in America is in Great Sand Dunes National Monument outside of Alamosa. This bizarre 46,000-acre landscape of 700-foot sand peaks was the creation of ocean waters and wind more than one million years ago.

There are nearly 20 rivers whose headwaters begin in Colorado, with the Continental Divide directing each river's course.

State symbols:

flower	Rocky Mountain columbine (1899)
tree	Colorado blue spruce (1939)
bird	lark bunting (1931)
animal	Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep (1961)
gemstone	aquamarine (1971)
colors	blue and white (1911)
song	“Where the Columbines Grow” (1915)
fossil	stegosaurus (1991)

1st Way point N 39° ZY.XWV W 105°UT.SRQ

Colorado History
1			X	X	X	Y	The 2nd digit of the sum of the digits
2						T	The last digit minus the 6th digit
3				X	X	S	The average of all the digits
4	X	X	X	X	X	X	The 1st digit minus the 2nd digit
5				X	X	U	Add the middle 3 digits and divide by 6
6	X	X	X	X	X	Q	The average of the digits
7			X	X	X	R	The first digit
8				X	X	W	The sum of all the digits
9	X	X	X	X	X	Z	The 1st digit
10			X	X	X	V	The 3rd digit

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

When you arrive at the way-point you will see a sign. You do not need to leave your vehicle. It is clear what sign you need to use. Give each letter a numeric value.

A = The 8th letter divided by 7
B = 2nd digit of the 9th letter
C = The 16th letter
D = The 2nd letter
E = The 13th letter minus the 12th letter
F = The 14th letter minus the 17th letter
G = The 6th letter divided by 2
H = The 14th letter
J = The 9th letter subtracted from the 10th letter
K = The 11th letter divided by 4
L = The lowest even number
M = The 13th letter divided by 8
N = The 5th letter minus the 14th letter than divided by 2
O = The 4th letter plus the 5th letter divided by 6
P = The 2nd letter plus the 8th letter than divided by 3

FINAL N AB°CD.EFG W HJK°LM.NOP

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

When you see the twin sign of the way-point sign - you are almost there!

When you get to the waypoint and cache areas, it is important to use stealth when discovering the treasures that lay within the cache! Clues are abundant.

This is another easier cache in the series! Enjoy! There will be special gift of for FTF! I look forward to reading your logs and sharing in your joy as you experience this wonderful place!

Enjoy the surroundings. Take care of each location. Be careful not to leave any evidence that you have come. Extreme caution should be taken so as not to arouse the suspicion of the surrounding muggles. The youngest muggles can be a challenge as you are trying to avoid detection. Take a moment and enjoy the hidden treasures around you.

If you have any questions – or concerns – Please email us. I want this to be the best caching series ever – and I know I have steep competition as I love thematic cache series. I love the series’ by The Green Cat & Snuggly Kitten I have been very inspired by them and hope the geocachers who experience my caches have as much fun as I had exploring theirs!

Additional Waypoints

Welcome to Higher Education – Fourth Graders Learn Colorado History

Each grade will get progressively more challenging and exciting! You can do the individual caches (with exclusion of 5, 8, 12) in any order.

“Fourth Graders Learn Colorado History”

CONGRATULATIONS to tsnap84 for being FTF!!! Great job!!!

Each grade will get progressively more challenging and exciting!
You can do the individual caches (with exclusion of 5, 8, 12) in any order.