Calling all puzzle-solvers

[cartman]

We've had our fair share of puzzle solving here over the years. Here is one that can make us some money.

http://todaynews.today.com/_news/201...-outdoors?lite
Follow these clues to find Forrest Fenn's treasure! - TODAY News

As I have gone alone in there
And with my treasures bold,
I can keep my secret where,
And hint of riches new and old.
Begin it where warm waters halt
And take it in the canyon down,
Not far, but too far to walk.
Put in below the home of Brown.
From there it’s no place for the meek,
The end is drawing ever nigh;
There’ll be no paddle up your creek,
Just heavy loads and water high.
If you’ve been wise and found the blaze,
Look quickly down, your quest to cease
But tarry scant with marvel gaze,
Just take the chest and go in peace.
So why is it that I must go
And leave my trove for all to seek?
The answers I already know
I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak
So hear me all and listen good,
Your effort will be worth the cold.
If you are brave and in the wood
I give you title to the gold.

[molson]

I bet the treasure is just a note that says "peace on earth" or something.

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by molson

I bet the treasure is just a note that says "peace on earth" or something.

Only if it was in the valley of the people below.

[Buccaneer]

I wondering, geographically, what's the scope. Too far to walk could be an area as small as 25 miles radius - of woods, streams, coves and canyons. Or it could be regional in scope.

[Danny]

16

[EagleFan]

2/3

[Wolfpack]

42

[Shkspr]

My best guess is that the treasure is buried near Arroyo Seco, NM, but I doubt I can narrow the search area beyond that without actually heading out there - which isn't going to happen. Plus, I get the idea that the clues become useless once you get down inside a three mile radius or so. But, fun idea. The stash probably does have some monetary value.

[cartman]

New clue: It isn't buried in a graveyard

Another clue! New hint released for NM treasure seekers - TODAY.com

[Matthean]

11th clue released in hunt for New Mexico treasure chest - TODAY.com

Since Brown is capitalized, that has to be a decent clue.

[molson]

So people were digging up outhouses because of the "Put in below the home of Brown."

I think if this is a real thing, the best way to find it is probably to track the guy's movements. At some point he's going to check to see if it's still there.

[murrayyyyy]

It's probably near Santa Cruz Dam. When I lived in Santa Fe I remember raids for "brown" in Chimayo all the time. About the only place with nature and water south of the "brown"

[cartman]

Here's another one for the puzzle solving sleuths.

The quest to find 12 hidden treasures from a 1982 treasure hunt book - Boing Boing

[cartman]

So, the treasure in the original post is still out there. They author has given out several more clues, but the important one I think is that he (an 80 year old man) carried the treasure (42 pounds) to where it currently sits in the span of two trips over several hours one afternoon, and that there isn't an established human trail where he left it. That greatly reduces the possible locations, but it still is a vast area.

[AnalBumCover]

Apparently the treasure has been found.

https://abc7.com/6236333/?ex_cid=TA_...GYvP42K0W79XEA

[QuikSand]

Treasure Chest Buried In Rocky Mountains Discovered https://t.co/5W9Xd2H1Bi #WhatDoYouThink? pic.twitter.com/VUATJqpCo9

— The Onion (@TheOnion) June 11, 2020

[QuikSand]

And...in case this story wasn't wacko enough for you...WTF

I don't believe that Forrest Fenn's treasure has really been found. And I'm certain that if it has been found, the finder has no idea what he or she is holding. I'll explain, but first here's the news today: https://t.co/MW1AnqcJ6f

— Tony Dokoupil (@tonydokoupil) June 8, 2020

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by QuikSand

And...in case this story wasn't wacko enough for you...WTF

That's a fascinating thread about the history here and the guy behind it that ends with kind of a whimper when it comes to why he thinks the treasure hasn't actually been found.