Lincoln's "Cache"

PETERSBURG - Those who use GPS devices are invited to use them during an April 12 treasure hunt that begins at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site near Petersburg.

Lincoln's "Cache," a geocaching (GPS) event, will be held in Menard County, Illinois on Saturday, April 12. The event is co-sponsored by Menard County Trails & Greenways, Central Illinois Geocaching Association (CIGA) and Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site. Participants will start their GPS guided treasure hunt at the Visitor Center at Lincoln's New Salem. Approximately 30-40 caches will be hidden throughout the county associated with historical events that occurred in Menard County.

Pre-registration, which closes March 31, and a $10 fee include a light continental breakfast, local merchants' bag and an event T-shirt. Paying participants who find the clues for 10 special caches will receive a free specifically designed event pin. Those participating without paying the registration fee will have the opportunity to purchase the T-shirt and or the event pin at the beginning or end of the event. A hand held GPS unit will be needed for each vehicle. GPS coordinates will be available for download or in printed form at the start location.

Sign in tables and coordinates will be available from 8 a.m. to noon April 12 at Lincoln's New Salem. The day's activities will end at an evening no-host social hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the River Bank Lodge in Petersburg, Illinois.

For event or lodging information and the pre-registration form, visit www.lincolnsnewsalem.com. A campground is available on site at Lincoln's New Salem. Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is a recreation of the log village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years. It is located along Route 97 about two miles south of Petersburg.