If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. Hints and clues to help you solve forrest fenns treasure hunt and find the chest filled with gold coins and jewels. In case youve missed the tsunami of coverage recently triggered by his appearance on the today show, former air force pilot, treasure hunter, and gallerist fenns autobiography, thrill of the chase, features a 24line poem that points the way to real riches that he buried somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe. This meant to us that the stone map of the treasure of the church of santa fe was likely a peralta map. Crack this poem and head outdoors an eccentric millionaire from santa fe hid a chest full of gold and precious gems in the rocky mountains six years ago.
Apr 28, 2015 new mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with hidden chest. After missing a meeting last wednesday, police were notified. The search really took off in 20, when fenn appeared on the today show to generate buzz. Inside the book is a poem which secretly encodes the whereabouts of this treasure chest. If not there, maybe he does on the last page of the book. Part of the legend stems from a poem of clues written by millionaire art dealer forrest fenn in his book the thrill of the chase. Matthew jaffe, november 30, 2008 crowds around santa fes popular plaza can leave you feeling overwhelmed, but heres a. Fenn has created the ultimate hidden treasure challenge, whose broadranging map and enigmatic instructions would impress the likes of egyptian treasure hunter giovanni battista belzoni or fantasy author j. Santa fe tourism santa fe hotels santa fe bed and breakfast santa fe vacation rentals santa fe vacation. For more than a decade, the 82yearold claims he has packed and repacked a treasure chest, sprinkling in gold dust and adding hundreds of rare gold coins, gold nuggets and other artifacts, and buried it in the mountains somewhere north of santa fe. This association justified our use of other peralta maps to fill in missing information for the stone map. He then selfpublished a memoir the thrill of the chase, containing all the clues necessary to find the booty. Ten santa fe hidden treasures posted by mark sublette on may 3, 20. But for the tens of thousands of people buying fenns book and planning expeditions every bit as dreamladen as those of the states founders, its better than nothing.
For more than a decade, he packed and repacked his treasure chest, sprinkling in gold dust and adding hundreds of rare gold coins and gold nuggets. Forrest fenn was a pilot in the united states air force, obtaining the rank of major and awarded the silver star for his service in the vietnam war where he flew. Browse all hints, clues, and theories forrest fenn treasure. We are not able to currently fulfill any signed book orders for forrest fenn books.
A twist of good fortune kept forrest alive, and he now resides in santa fe where he writes books, gives hints, and frequently engages with those on the chase. Apr 18, 2018 somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly 1,000 miles between santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth millions. Adjacent to the audubon center is the nature conservancys santa fe canyon preserve, 190 acres of open space that includes a 1. Forrest fenns hidden treasure chestfull of gold coins and nuggets somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe, new mexico a magnificent treasure chest is hidden. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left. Some have been solved, but others wait to be solved, and you could be the one to find their treasures. For more than a decade, he packed and repacked his treasure chest, sprinkling in gold dust and adding hundreds of rare gold coins. The hunt has drawn worldwide attention and a number of unwanted visitors to fenns santa fe residence, some of whom said they believe it is hidden there. This article appeared in 20, soon after fenn announced his famous treasure.
Inside the book is a poem which secretly encodes the whereabouts of this. Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in santa fe, new mexico from house of eternal return to dark bird palace. In it, he coded nine clues about the treasures location into a 24line poem about the home of brown, the blaze and where warm waters halt. People are dying trying to find the treasure forrest fenn hid. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and. The book contains clues to the treasures location as forrest fenn invites readers to join in the thrill of the chase. Fenns treasure is hidden in the mountains somewhere north of santa fe the thrill of the chase book, page 1 fenns treasure is located within the geographical region of the rocky.
People are dying trying to find the treasure forrest fenn. Feb 25, 2017 the treasure is hidden somewhere north of santa fe. Nov 30, 2008 crowds around santa fes popular plaza can leave you feeling overwhelmed, but heres a neighborhood thats still a discovery. Pennsylvania man arrested during infamous forrest fenn hidden. I give fenn credit on tying the sale of this book to the treasure hunt. Supposedly fenn buried booty somewhere in the rocky mountains north of santa fe. Four years ago when author forrest fenn was diagnosed. Mar 22, 2017 a successful art dealer living in santa fe, new mexico, mr. In a nutshell, forrest fenn lives in santa fe, new mexico where he started an art gallery, raised a family, collects artifacts, writes books and made a fortune. Forrest fenn, a successful santa fe art dealer whose selfpublished memoir hints at a buried treasure, has sent thousands of hunters. The treasure is hidden somewhere north of santa fe. An interpretation of the poem this article appeared in 20, soon after fenn announced his famous treasure.
Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky mountains of new. The legend of fenns gold cover stories santa fe reporter. Double omega double death, alpha single new beginning. Pennsylvania man arrested during infamous forrest fenn. Jun 17, 2019 he also selfpublished a book, the thrill of the chase.
Its been eight years since the famed santa fe art dealer published his autobiography, the thrill of the chase, and invited people to look for what he says is a chest full of gold and jewels hidden for the taking. They run estate liquidations estate sales, tag sales, auctions, etc in the santa fe area. The burbridge map of 1753 superstition mountain historical society. And a recent message to the new mexican says those other hunters are fooling themselves because the treasure is in a hollowedout tree in the front of fenns santa fe home. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author from santa fe, new mexico, claims is hidden in the rocky mountains of the united states. However, forrest later said, hidden in the rocky mountains specifically.
The foreword of armchair treasure hunts is written by forrest fenn. Santa fe county treasurer, patrick pat varela, extends business hours by one hour during the second half of property tax collections extended hours will start on monday, april 8, 2019 and will run through friday, may 10, 2019. Forrest fenn, a successful santa fe art dealer whose selfpublished memoir hints at a. Sep 11, 20 four years ago when author forrest fenn was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he decided to leave a little something special behind a hidden treasure chest. But, before dying, he would architect a poem that, if solved, would lead an explorer exactly to the treasure. Art collector forrest fenn has released a brandnew clue leading to the location of the treasure. Jun 21, 2017 pastors disappearance reignites debate over treasure hunt. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author from santa fe, new mexico, claims is hidden in the. The decorated air force pilot and former owner of the most successful art gallery in santa fe decided to hide a treasure. The book contains clues to the treasure s location as forrest fenn invites readers to join in the thrill of the chase. Zack wrote an entire feature filled with maps, illustrated clues, and even more video.
The burbridge map has been authenticated and was found pasted inside the cover of an old book. One million dollars in gold treasure hidden by eccentric. Poem hides clues to millionaire forrest fenns buried treasure. Because forrest fenn is such an incredible character think will rogers stirred in with indiana jones, i went back to santa fe to see what new information hed volunteer about the treasure. New clue released in famed hunt for new mexico treasure. Jun 20, 2017 a millionaire says he buried a hidden treasure. Ten santa fe hidden treasures enjoy these offthebeatenpath attractions that are uniquely santa fe. Forrest fenns infamous treasure hunt has now landed a man behind bars. Krqe a frustrated treasure hunter is now suing santa fe millionaire forrest fenn, who supposedly hid millions in treasure nearly a decade ago.
Ive listed some things that may or may not help some of you. Forrest fenns treasure was absolutely, positively hidden in a mountain meadow outside red river. Four years ago when author forrest fenn was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he decided to leave a little something special behind a hidden treasure chest. If you are searching for forrests treasure please stay safe, take adequate. Buried treasure lures adventurers to santa fe san antonio. Does he offer a clue for finding his million dollar chest of gold hidden somewhere north of santa fe within those words. The treasure is hidden higher than 5,000 feet above sea level, he said on march 1. Forrest fenns treasure map and search area extends north of santa fe, nm through the rocky mountains. Eight years ago, fenn claims, he hid a treasure chest filled with artifacts, gold, and jewels somewhere in the rocky mountains. Forrest published a map in his book too far to walk and told us the chest is hidden somewhere on that map the treasure is in one of. About a decade ago, santa fe art dealer, millionaire.
An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes. Treasure hunters suing forrest fenn for misleading clues. Verified we know from forrest fenns book, the thrill of the chase page 1, that the. Buried treasure in new mexico may have claimed 2nd life. Mar 27, 20 11th clue released in hunt for new mexico treasure chest. This story is satire and meant for entertainment purposes, as it was published on april 1.
Man says he has discovered forrest fenns treasure local. If you can solve the puzzle, you can go and collect hundreds of thousands of dollars if not well over a million right now. However, forrest later said, hidden in the rocky mountains specifically, and has narrowed it down to four states. Forrest also wrote a memoir, the thrill of the chase, which is a beautiful hard cover book with plenty of pictures and lots of possible additional hints to where the treasure chest is hidden. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with hidden. Aug 06, 2018 some have been solved, but others wait to be solved, and you could be the one to find their treasures. Mar 31, 20 forrest fenn sits in his home in santa fe, n. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with hidden chest. Cheat sheet thrill of the chasethrill of the chase. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. He wrote a book called the thrill of the chase, in which he hid clues to help people find the treasure. People have been digging for a chest of treasure hidden in new. A deadly hunt for hidden treasure spawns an online mystery. Its hidden in the rocky mountains between santa fe and the canadian border.
Jun 21, 2017 the box itself measures 10x10 inches and weighs about 40 pounds with the treasure inside. Santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth millions. Nestled in the santa fe river canyon, the property is owned by the audubon society which maintains two hiking trails for birders and other nature lovers. This book is the remarkable true story of forrest fenns life and of a hidden treasure, secreted somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe. Home visiting santa fe ten santa fe hidden treasures posted by mark sublette on may 3, 20. Forrest fenns hidden treasure costs people their savings time.
Oct 15, 2018 forrest fenns infamous treasure hunt has now landed a man behind bars. During tax collections the treasurers office will be open from 8 a. View information about santa fe treasures estate services. Feb 08, 2018 lets head east to the rocky mountains in search of the forrest fenn treasure chest. Start the treasure hunt here forrest fenns treasure. Stone cross map states the map is for the treasure of the church of santa fe. Somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly 1,000 miles between santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth millions.
We now expected that the treasure would include bullion. The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country. Mar, 2016 crack this poem and head outdoors an eccentric millionaire from santa fe hid a chest full of gold and precious gems in the rocky mountains six years ago. So far, fenn has revealed several clues in a poem in his selfpublished book, the thrill of the chase, including these three important hints. The book that lures readers to their deaths world news express. Treasure hunters suing forrest fenn for misleading clues to. The box itself measures 10x10 inches and weighs about 40 pounds with the treasure inside. New mexico man gives update on hidden treasure chest. A look at the notorious treasure hidden by forrest fenn somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly miles between santa fe, new mexico.
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