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Legends of Goldendale: Cryptid Hunt

Legends of Goldendale: Cryptid Hunt

Join us for a spine-chilling adventure at the Legends of Goldendale: Cryptid Hunt on October 19th from 3-6 PM! Gather your friends and family to form teams of 2-6 members and dive into a spooky scavenger hunt through the haunted corners of Goldendale. THIS HUNT WILL REQUIRE YOU TO DRIVE & WALK

Event Details:

Date: October 19th
Hunt Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Arrival Time: 2pm for rules and questions also stay for some grub, music and celebration until 7pm

Event Time: 11am to 7pm (Harvest Fest 11-5pm/Before the Hunt & After Hunt Party is 2pm to 7pm
Location: Meet up at the Goldendale Courthouse
Price: $7 per person
Team Size: 2-6 members per team
Dress Code: Halloween costumes required (make sure you can still solve riddles and do challenges!)
Start your day by celebrating the harvest at Goldendale's Harvest Fest from 11AM to 5 PM.

Enjoy music, vendors, food, and games before embarking on your haunted adventure. After you come back from your hunt there will also be the after Harvest Fest get together, welcoming you all back. Then you will have sometime to share your adventure stories and relax before the trek home.

Uncover eerie legends as you navigate through haunted clues and ghostly challenges. Each participant will receive their very own Adventure Kit, packed with all the tools and items needed to conquer the tasks ahead. From solving intricate clues to tackling thrilling challenges, every moment promises to test your wit, skill, and teamwork.

The hunt will take place within a mile radius of the Goldendale Courthouse, ensuring that you explore the hidden, haunted gems of our community on foot, in a race against time. The ultimate prize awaits the triumphant team, with a reward so incredible, it's yet to be revealed!

After the hunt, continue the celebration with more festivities until 8 PM. Whether you're a seasoned scavenger hunt enthusiast or a newcomer seeking an adrenaline-packed, spooky adventure, this event is not to be missed.

RSVP your team's spots today to secure your place in this thrilling event!

**Please read **

**Haunted Adventure Hunt Rules**
 
General Conduct 
  1. Be Courteous: Respect other participants, business owners, and the general public
  2. No Cheating: Complete the hunt fairly without seeking outside help or sharing answers.
  3. Encourage Others: Support fellow hunters and maintain a positive atmosphere.
  4. Stay in Order: Follow the sequence of locations in the hunt. Do not skip ahead

Hunt Structure

  1. Location Identification: Each location will have a number clearly marked.
  2. Indoor/Outdoor Clues: Signs will indicate if clues are inside or outside a business.
  3. Challenges and Questions: Complete all challenges and answer all questions at each location before proceeding.

Verify Answers:

  1. Ensure your answers are correct before moving to the next location.

Use of Adventure Kit

  1. Adventure Kit: Utilize your adventure kit to aid in solving clues and completing challenges.
  2. Location-Specific Items: Only use items provided at each location to solve that location's clues. These items will not be explicitly listed, so you must deduce what to use.

**Additional Guidelines**
  1. Respect Property: Do not disturb or damage any property at the locations.
  2. Ask for Help if Needed: If you're unsure about a clue, politely ask the business staff for guidance.
  3. Time Management: Manage your time wisely to ensure you complete the hunt within the given timeframe.
  4. Have Fun: Enjoy the adventure and embrace the spirit of the hunt!

Star Gazers Happy Place

1 / 10

1. Gaze at the stars from days of yore, where ancient skies hold secrets and lore. But beware, before you step inside, the door you seek is where shadows hide. Legends say, when the moon is high, spirits of stargazers silently sigh. They peer through telescopes long forgotten, seeking sights that are eerie and rotten.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Snap a photo near the entrance, where the veil between worlds is thin—pretend to gaze through an imaginary lens, and perhaps you'll glimpse something beyond the stars... or feel a chill where no wind should pass.

Find the local gravestones of Goldendale's past

2 / 10

2.

Among the shadows of a historic site, whispers of the past weave tales of spirits that still wander. This place, filled with stories and legends, is home to Matilda, the local witch, whose final resting place lies surrounded by the graves of her children, all of whom tragically passed before the age of five. Visitors often recount eerie experiences as they walk among the headstones, their imaginations ignited by the haunting tales of the Timmerman hanging, a figure said to have cursed the town to burn, and the story of the soul who leapt from the grain towers—some claim that on quiet nights, you can still see their shadow jump from the heights.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Seek out this place where the veil between worlds is thin, and take a photo of your team capturing the essence of those who rest below. Make sure the date on the stone is visible as you channel the ghostly tales of Matilda and the others, embracing the mysteries that linger in the stillness.

Remember, in this realm of the departed, the stories may hold a kernel of truth, and you might find that some spirits are not so easily laid to rest.

Quasimodo

3 / 10

3. Once a sentinel of time and fate, this historic tower now stands silent, looming against the darkening sky as you approach. Its weathered stones bear witness to countless stories, secrets entwined in the very air around you. As twilight descends, the atmosphere thickens, and shadows seem to dance at the edges of your vision. Whispers echo from the past, calling forth lost souls to gather in this eerie place.

Seek out this towering relic, where the chill in the air is palpable, and the faint rustle of leaves hints at the presence of something otherworldly. Gather your team for a chilling affair, for the spirits of the tower may be listening.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Record a video of your crew, pretending to summon the phantoms that linger in the twilight, making sounds as eerie as the howling wind that sweeps through the night. Let your spectral cries resonate, stirring the shadows, as you channel the echoes of those who once walked beneath its watchful gaze. But beware—this tower holds its secrets tightly, and you may find that the past is far from forgotten.

Sundays prayers are answered here

4 / 10

4.

On the outskirts of Goldendale stands an old, dilapidated relic of the past, where shadows weave stories of a once-vibrant congregation now faded into memory. Time has worn its façade, yet many believe the spirits of those who once gathered here still linger, entwined with the whispers that echo in the night. Visitors often speak of strange lights flickering inside its crumbling walls, despite the absence of electricity, as if the past refuses to let go.

As twilight falls, the air thickens with a chilling resonance, carrying faint hymns that drift through the stillness like whispers from another realm. Seek out this forsaken sanctuary, where the weight of history hangs heavy and the echoes of prayers long forgotten seem to stir in the air.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Snap a shot of your team standing near its entrance, recreating a “ghostly choir” that invites the spirits to join your eerie refrain. Mimic the past with no looking back, and let your voices rise in a spectral melody, for here, the veil between worlds is thin, and you may find the echoes of the faithful are far from silent.

Veterans Day is a memorial for this.

5 / 10

5. A place dedicated to those who served, now watched over by unseen eyes. At dusk, some claim to see figures standing silently in the distance, only to vanish when approached. The air here is heavy, as if the weight of countless stories hangs just beyond reach. And on certain nights, the faint echo of voices—too quiet to understand—drifts through the trees. The site stands solemn and still, a place of honor and remembrance. Yet, when night falls, there’s an unsettling shift. The wind seems to whisper names, and shadows stretch unnaturally long across the ground. Some visitors have reported hearing the distant sound of marching footsteps, though no one is around.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Find the hidden plaque dedicated to an unknown soldier. Take a photo of the plaque and note the inscription. If the plaque is missing or damaged, leave a small token of respect—a flower or stone—and capture a photo of your offering instead.

Choo Choo

6 / 10

6.

On the outskirts of town lies a forgotten path, stretching endlessly into the distance, overgrown with weeds and shadows of the past. Once a bustling route, it is now eerily silent, though some say the echoes of what once traveled here never truly faded. As night falls, those who dare to walk this deserted corridor share chilling tales—strange vibrations beneath their feet and distant whistles that seem to come from nowhere.

On especially misty evenings, figures have reported seeing a long, shadowy form moving silently through the fog, only to vanish into the night. The air grows colder as you approach, and an unsettling sense of being watched creeps in, as though something unseen still lingers on this path, bound to its journey.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Take a photo with your team standing along this forgotten route, gazing into the distance where the shadows grow thick.

Pretend to listen for the phantom sounds of the past, but beware—what once passed through here may still be lurking.

Rent a room for a night or two. Maybe ever stay a week or so.

7 / 10

7.

A place long abandoned, its walls slowly crumbling beneath the weight of time, yet something still lingers here. The windows, once gazed through by travelers seeking rest, now hold darker secrets. On stormy nights and overcast days, a shadowy figure appears in the second-story window—a man, or perhaps something more, dressed in a long overcoat. He stands so clearly, as if waiting, yet no one should be able to stand there at all. The second floor has long since collapsed, leaving nothing but air beneath that window.

Many have seen him, and those who dared to investigate have only found more mystery—strange voices captured in the wind, flickers of movement where no life remains. The paranormal groups who have visited tell tales of eerie whispers and unexplained shadows that dance just beyond the reach of understanding.

The silence is heavy here, but the past still stirs in the shadows, refusing to fade.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Search the ground floor of the building for an old, rusted key hidden among the debris. Once you find it, hold it up to the second-story window and whisper a question. If the key grows warm or you feel a chill in the air, note your experience. Take a photo of the key and the window, and share any eerie sensations you encounter.

 

8 / 10

8.

Crimson walls and a rust-red silhouette stand tall against the sky, where memories and shadows intertwine. This house, designed by Palliser & Company, holds stories in its every beam, from hand-hewn wood to stained glass windows reflecting the past. Visitors wander where Franklin Miller once lived, asking if the house is truly haunted. The fireplace room, added in the ‘70s, and the windows, broken and replaced over time, still carry an eerie presence. Some say it's not haunted—at least, not in the way most think. Yet, strange whispers and quiet chills leave you wondering.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Snap a photo where the shadows seem to breathe, and capture the place where they never sleep.

Books live here but can come visit your home.

9 / 10

9. A sanctuary of stories, where the past and future intertwine, yet the atmosphere is steeped in an unsettling chill. Within these walls, shadows stretch long and dark, whispering secrets of those who once sought knowledge and inspiration. As you tread softly between the towering shelves, you may hear the rustling of pages turning, as if the books themselves are sharing forgotten tales.

Late at night, when the world outside falls silent, the faint echo of laughter or the murmur of voices can be heard, hinting at a gathering of spirits lost in their own narratives. The air thickens with mystery, inviting those brave enough to linger and listen.

Where am I?

**BONUS** Stand outside the entrance and search for a hidden symbol or marking near the door or window. Once found, take a photo and describe its appearance. Listen carefully—if you hear the faint rustle of pages or distant voices from within, note the time and any unusual sensations. Share the symbol you found and your experience outside the sanctuary.

In Monopoly you can get a card to pass this or get out of this place for Free/

10 / 10

10. In the spring of 1888, a dark chapter unfolded in this town when a condemned man met his grim fate. Jochin Henry Timmerman, a convicted murderer, was brought from a flimsy holding room, housed near what is now a simple parking lot. He faced trial in a two-story courthouse that once stood where streets now cross in silence.

On the day of his execution, he sat atop his coffin, cigar in hand, laughing with the sheriff. Before the noose tightened around his neck, he cursed the town, promising it would burn to the ground. Just a month later, fire ravaged the area, leaving much of the "place" and surrounding buildings reduced to ash. The remains of that history still whisper in the wind, a reminder of the curse that may never have lifted.

Walk in the shadow of  Timmerman where his defiance still lingers. Seek the spot where his story intertwines with echoes of the past, and where the curse began to unfold. Choose wisely, for the echoes of the past may guide you!

Where am I?

**BONUS** Find the approximate location where the courthouse once stood and search for any remnants or signs of the past, like an old foundation stone or a historical marker. Stand in the center of the spot and remain silent for a moment. If you hear an unusual sound or feel a sudden chill, mark the time and describe the sensation. Take a photo of the area and leave a small token (such as a coin or pebble) as an offering to acknowledge the town's dark history.

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