Forrest Fenn's Treasure

According to legend, the pirate Captain Kidd buried some of his treasure right on Long Island. But the search for hidden wealth stretches far and wide -- all to way out West. Our Cover Story is reported by Barry Petersen:

"Ever since I was a little kid," said Dal Neitzel, "I always wanted to go out and find treasure."

It is so much more than just a stroll in the Montana woods for Neitzel. "I read all those pirate magazines and comic books. And now I'm getting an opportunity to go out and look for one for real."

Like thousands of others in the Rocky Mountains this summer, he's here on a hunt for a treasure chest fit for a pirate -- filled with gold, precious metals, and ancient artifacts.

Its exact dollar value is not known. Some say a million, some say millions.

"I've been looking now for about five years," said Neitzel.

And is he getting discouraged by now? "No, there's nothing to get discouraged about!" he laughed.

This isn't some long-lost treasure. This is hidden treasure, placed somewhere in the Rockies by an eccentric millionaire five years ago. It's there for the taking if you can figure out the clues.

"I believe that his secret place is a place where there is some kind of running water," said Neitzel.

On this day the clues have taken him to a lake near Yellowstone National Park. The last clue is about a blaze -- maybe that's something on a rock -- and maybe Dal is just steps away from life-changing wealth.

Or, maybe not.

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