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Whether you're a bold adventurer chasing the thrill of the unknown, or an art collector drawn to unique and storied creations, Questscapes offers something extraordinary. Some display the maps as evocative conversation pieces. Others follow the clues into the wild. Either way, you’re becoming part of a living, breathing expedition.
Yes! Each treasure is real and worth several thousand dollars. Hidden caches contain gold and silver coins and notes, Alaskan gemstones, cultural artifacts, and antique photography equipment. Altogether, the combined value of all hidden treasures exceeds $25,000.
Over the past few years, Questscapes founders Louie and Lerina have hidden more than a dozen treasures across the wild expanse of Southeast Alaska and beyond. Each one lies waiting in a remote and meaningful location. The project was born from a desire to inspire others to step off the beaten path, to stir that childlike wonder of a real-life treasure hunt: where the prize is not just what you find, but what you discover along the way.
With the purchase of your physical map, you’ll receive a digital poetry cipher, crafted to guide you. Use your sleuthing skills to the test to decode the cipher, as each line holds clues that, once unraveled, point the way toward the hidden treasure. Once decoded, set out on an adventure through real landscapes, following the hints etched into poetry and place. The treasure is real, but the journey? Unforgettable.