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Government Camp: The Case of the Missing Bear

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Play at your pace · usually 50 min 1.1 km Government Camp App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

This is the story of a bear named General who lived in Oregon a long time ago. In 1903, he mysteriously disappeared. His extended family still lives here (and you’ll meet some of them along the way), and they’ve hired you to investigate his disappearance.

Find out where Bear General went - and why! Along the way, you’ll uncover local history, discover interesting spots around Government Camp, and maybe even solve a mystery that’s been puzzling the family for over a century.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families with children of about 6 to 12 spending time in Government Camp on a Mt Hood trip get to play detective, tracking General, a bear who vanished in 1903. Over a little more than an hour and just 1.1 km, kids solve puzzles while parents pick up Oregon Trail and village history. Anyone after a real hike or a live guide to question should look elsewhere.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    Look for clues all around the town. Learn the history of the place. You will talk to animals and learn who protects the town. Finally, you will find out exactly where the bear went and why he left!

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Government Camp

A · Start

88331 Government Camp Loop, Government Camp, OR 97028, USA

B · Finish

Government Camp, OR 97028, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Kseniia.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Kseniia

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Government Camp scavenger hunt start and finish?
It starts at the United States Postal Service and loops through the village, passing Government Camp Loop, the bridge, the bear, E Meldrum St, Charlie's Mountain View and the Mt Hood Cultural Center & Museum before finishing at the Oregon Trail Hut.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take a little over an hour, about 70 minutes including walking and solving the puzzles. The route is short, around 1.1 km, and stays within Government Camp, so it fits easily around time on the slopes or trails.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. It suits children of roughly 6 to 12, who can follow the story of General the bear, meet members of his family along the way and work out what happened to him, while adults enjoy the local and Oregon Trail history.
Does it cost anything, and can we play as a group?
It is free to play, so the whole family or group can join in. You follow the route on a phone, reading the story at each stop and solving the puzzles together as you walk through the village.
Do we need to book a time, and can we take a break?
No booking is needed. You can start whenever suits you, with no group to join and no guide to meet. If you want to stop for a snack or a rest, pause the game and continue later from where you left off.

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