Welcome to the BYU Treasure Hunt!

The concept of the BYU Treasure Hunt is a series of clues that leads a person through fascinating places and landmarks in BYU, all leading towards a valuable goal. I thought about this concept as I walked between classes on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. I realized that there was so much "National Treasure" potential on campus. There are so many landmarks and so much history that could be fed into an exciting treasure hunt.

I wrote this treasure hunt with the intent to create an adventure on BYU campus that would be entertaining and educational. My approach is based on the four Aims (guiding principles) of a BYU Education: spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, character building, and life-long learning and service. I've created a section--or "chapter"--for each Aim, crafting a different set of clues and objectives for each chapter. As my enthusiasm for this project grew, so did my desire to share it with the entire BYU community. It is my hope that those who go on this treasure hunt will discover something they've never taken the time to notice before, and will gain a greater appreciation for the campus and the people behind its establishment.

That brings me to this blog, a place to publish the treasure hunt as well as to act as a forum where people can ask for hints and share their experiences.

If you have any questions or comments for me or if you wish to suggest a change or a correction, you are also welcome to comment below or send me an email (nick.totten@hotmail.com).

Let the adventure begin! Click here to access the treasure hunt, or click here to learn more about it.