Take some time to rest your feet,
And, find a place for your weary seat;
The prize is so close, you’ll want to rush,
Search carefully, now, under low-lying brush.

The medallion is located near low-lying bushes close to a park bench.
 

A neighboring state had ties to its start,
Eventually, it became a gift from the heart;
An acreage of more than 200 strong,
Its marshy origins didn’t last very long.

Barron Island, where Pettibone Park resides, was originally land in the state of Minnesota.
 

Legend says not to look for any big wind here,
Instead, the 10th and 28th presidents can help make things clear;
A local newsman’s airname from years gone by,
His moniker will lead you closer in your try.

Presidents John Tyler and Woodrow Wilson hint of the names John S. and Wilson N. Pettibone, who erected an entrance sign into Pettibone Park. Also, Peter Pettibone, a newscaster at the WIZM stations in the ‘80s, directs seekers to Pettibone Park.
 

Add a year to this and a number you’ll create,
Mix in earthtones and a brass-like plate;
Parties, shelters and a furry friend’s Camelot,
During summer, it’s even a resting spot.

Add one to this year’s ’07 to get eight, the number of sides to a gazebo near the hiding site.

Dig deeper into history,
You’ll find men with a furry inventory;
Even Sarah’s Biblical challenge can help you eye the land,
Not to mention over-sized rocks near sand.

Fur traders frequented Barron Island. Sarah in the Bible was “barren” for many years, which points to Barron Island.
 

One of the “original” La Crosse boys of summer,
Built a sawmill with another;
Look carefully and see a landing for a span over troubled water,
And a popular viewing spot for the river.

Albert Pettibone was one of the city’s original loggers. Barron Island is a landing spot for city bridges.

To the east you’ll hear shouts of “fore,”
Young and old are here to score;
Fun and games are par for the course,
Sportsmanlike rules are easy to enforce.

A golf course is near the hiding spot.
 

Squirrels, rabbits and other critters like to roam the prairie,
In fact, it’s a wildlife and picturesque must-see;
Water, bridges and popular exercise trails,
Tall green grass, and even cattails.

Near the hiding place, a sign signifies a “Wildlife Sanctuary.”
 

Nathan, Albert Gideon and Timothy,
All founding fathers right here in River City;
Bluffs to the east, the Mississippi to the west,
Carefully gather the clues to conquer the contest.

The medallion is located in an area named for one of the founding fathers.
 

Once again, it’s time for fall’s favorite fest,
But before the gates open, try the annual Oktoberfest quest;
Trees, leaves and other outdoor sundries,
Sift through them all, and you’ll gather a “Harvest of Memories.”

The hunt is underway; trees and leaves, not needles, will lead you to the medallion.