Golden Clover Hunt
Golden Clover Hunt

Greetings Golden Clover Hunters!

The Golden Clover has been found! Brian and Michael Tesene found the clover in the Washington/Marlatt Park near top of the world in a hollow log. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Clues given:
Clue #1, Thursday, July 8
No habla espanol, No parlez vous francais. The Golden Clover is hidden between these two borders. It is on public land and requires no movement of rock or soil for discovery. Find it before the Riley County Fair and reap the rewards at the fair!
Clue #2, Friday, July 9
The naturalized landscape will be an enjoyment to all. Take time to enjoy the beauty and check out the skyline.
Clue #3, Monday, July 12
Transect a line from the first state territorial capital and a point 13 miles due east of the Sebring General Store. The Golden Clover lies east of this.
Clue #4, Tuesday, July 13
You may experience an old fashion web if you are first on this trail in a while.
Clue #5, Wednesday, July 14
The alignment of Kansas symbols point to dead comrades that mark the edge.
Clue #6, Thursday, July 15
You are at the top of your game if you can figure out this spot to view the many sights of the area.
Clue #7, Friday, July 16
Walkng the planks might seem a bit extreme, but don't turn back or the Clover will remain lost.
Clue #8, Monday, July 19
To narrow the search even more transect a line through the federal plant research center located south of the Kansas River and an old diversion dam on the Blue. The Clover is west of this.
Clue #9, Tuesday, July 20
The namesake of this park arrived by foot in 1856 and left his mark on Manhattan. Leave your mark at the fair.
Clue #10, Wednesday, July 21
The original landscape was a sea of grass and although a naturalized area today, not all is original. Look for the clover in these areas.
Clue #11, Thursday, July 22
A remnant structure long unused will bring you close to the Clover.
Clue #12, Friday, July 23
From the trail-facing chimney wall of the rock structure, position yourself perpendicular to that chimney, but remainn on the trail. Turn weswardly and pace seven steps and search along the trail. The Clover touches neither rock nor soil.
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Manhattan, KS 66502
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