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The Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization (NoVAGO) was established to encourage and promote good geocaching practices and create a community of geocachers through our events and activities. We are committed to safe, responsible, and environmentally friendly geocaching. We welcome involvement and cooperation of park management and local government to keep geocaching open to the community and to promote the geocaching hobby to the greater community.

You can find out more About NoVAGO by clicking here.

  • NoVAGO Volunteer Profiles: Nominations and Elections Committee

    #volunteerspotlight Did you know that NoVAGO is 100% run by volunteers? They are ordinary geocachers who want to give a voice for the the wider geocaching community while supporting efforts in their own Northern Virginia area. To spotlight opportunities in the org, we are running a series of job profiles between now and our “Thanks Event,” the annual volunteer appreciation lunch in January. NoVAGO Volunteer Profiles: Nominations & Elections Committee Our annual officer elections take place during the month of December. A Nominations and Election Committee is formed to make the process run smoothly. This team will be accepting nomination…

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Join NoVAGO’s Nominations & Elections Committee

    #volunteerspotlight This committee shapes NoVAGO’s leadership landscape. Read more to learn what’s involved.

  • Geocaching 101 @ Lorton Library

    Join Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization (NoVAGO) for the Geocaching 101 @ Lorton Library (GCBC0E9) event at the Lorton Library, Lorton Virginia on October 18th from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

  • NoVAGO 2025 Fall Picnic & Silent Auction

    DON’T MISS IT! Join our annual fall picnic and auction at Lake Fairfax on October 12th, 11am-2pm.

  • NoVAGO Fall Auction

    October 12th is the date for NoVAGO’s Fall Auction at our annual picnic! From collectible geocoins to caching services or a day as your personal caching buddy, the possibilities are endless. Donations of items, services, or experiences from our members are essential to the auction’s success. Each bid directly supports our events, outreach, and resources for the geocaching community in Northern Virginia.

  • Caching in the DMV – a Discord “forum”: updated

    Looking for a new way to connect with fellow geocachers in the DMV? NoVAGO’s Discord server, Caching in the DMV, is your hub for tips, highlights, and adventures. Check out our latest updates from the community forum and discover spaces like ‘Ask the Expert’ and ‘Highlight the Best’—designed to spark more caching fun!

  • The Hardest 5/5s You’ll Probably Never Log

    #Editorial While you may never find or log these unique geocaches, you may have fun exploring their cache pages.

  • Geocaching 101 Classes at local libraries

    In June, NoVAGO is hosting events at Loudon County libraries to introduce Geocaching. Lovettsville Library, June 7th 2025 10AM-11AM