2025 NoVAGO Spring Picnic Photos

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2025 NoVAGO Spring Picnic Photos On May 10, 2025, we came together in Purcellville, Virginia, for the NoVAGO Spring Picnic and Awards event. Despite a breezy start, the sunshine and pleasantly mild temperatures set the stage for a perfect gathering of cachers. The event brought together a diverse crowd, spanning all experience levels and ages, from newcomers to seasoned veterans. Our masters of ceremonies, MrPsyduck and Schwandt put on their tuxes and hats to recognize the 2024 Cache Award Winners. DVC1 (Decoy Dave) provided pictures uploaded to the shared 2025 NoVAGO Spring Picnic and Awards Google Album. He took the time to rename the files with the cachers names, which may be viewed by selecting the information icon. Comments maybe added to the photos. Many dedicated volunteers helped make this event happen, but it was the attendees who truly made it a success. Thanks to all who participated! … Continue reading →

NOVAGO’s 2024 Geocache Award Winners

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Winners of NOVAGO’s 2024 Geocache Awards Thanks to all those who took the time to send in nominations and also to those who voted. MrPsyduck and Schwandt graciously formed an awards committee and together conducted behind the scenes technical magic to make the process fair. Our very own President, hrothroc, used her talent on the 3D printers and create medals for our winners to go along with the traditional trackable tags. We gathered in Franklin Park, Purcellville, Virginia on May 10th, 2025 to find out who would bring home the prizes as well as get to display the special winner’s SWAG on their cache pages. And the winners are… Best Traditional Cache GCAYDNR – NOVACON: Minifigure Mania! by sedor18 Best Mystery/Puzzle Cache GCAXWWH – NOVACON – Doctor Who by TheUnstealthy Monkey Best Multi-Cache GCAVXZ3 – NOVACON: Hogsmeade to Hogwarts  by Serrabou Best Letterbox GCAWFFF – NOVACON: Princess Peach Funland! by SP4FUN Best Other (Earthcache, Wherigo, or Virtual) … Continue reading →

25th anniversary Locationless cache available!

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25th anniversary Locationless cache available! @mcgmarauders, NoVAGO feature article writer Did you know that there are “Locationless” caches to be found? Here is the latest one which is available throughout this year. About 16,000 cachers have logged it so far! You just have to find the number 25 on display (anywhere!), advise where it is, and snap a photo of you and that “25” for your log. Have fun! Find “25” and celebrate the 25th anniversary with a new Locationless Cache!  … Continue reading →

The 2025 NoVAGO Pathtags are available for sale at the Spring Picnic.

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Pathtag contest winner: Awesnap Thanks to the cachers who participated in the 2025 NoVAGO Pathtag Survey! Given the high demand, we will initially limit purchases to 10 pathtags per cacher, ensuring everyone has a chance to buy and support NoVAGO. The pathtags will be available for purchase, on a first come first serve basis, at the NoVAGO Spring Picnic [GCAXFZX] in Franklin Park, Purcellville on May 10th. The price will be 2 for $5.00.  Payments can be made via cash or credit card. A processing fee will apply to credit card transactions to maximize the sale. Cash Sale: 2/$5, 4/$10, 6/$15, 8/$20, 10/$25 Credit Sale: 2/$5.45, 4/$10.60, 6/$15.75, 8/$20.90, 10/$26.05 Following the picnic, officers will have pathtags available for purchase, accepting cash payments exclusively. … Continue reading →