The poem and the treasure hunt is based on Forest Fenn's book.
Bess Armstrong (Nancy Crandall) and Don Swayze (Jim Mackey) make a guest appearance on this episode. They both also had guest roles on Criminal Minds. Series regulars Lou Diamond Phillips (Henry Standing Bear) and Adam Bartley (The Ferg) also had guest roles on Criminal Minds.
Chelsea Kurtz (Asha Wright) was on an episode of The Flash with Katee Sackhoff , Season 4 Episode 13 "True Colors". Chelsea Kurtz played Mina Chayton/Black Bison and Katee Sackhoff played Amunet Black.