Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization

In July, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will host the 2015 ATC Biennial Meeting, and NoVAGO has been asked to assist. We’ve been tasked with presenting a Geocaching workshop and later leading a Geocaching excursion. We’re looking for your help! Appalachian Trail Conservancy 2015 Biennial Meeting Shenandoah University, Winchester, VASunday, July 19, 2015NoVAGO’s presentation begins at 8:00 am On Sunday morning, July 19th, NoVAGO will present Geocaching Down (and Around) the Appalachian Trail, a workshop designed to introduce participants to the basics of Geocaching. Later in the afternoon, we’ll travel to the Third Winchester Battlefield for a Geocaching Excursion. As we hike around the Battlefield, we’ll give participants hands-on Geocaching experience with permanent and temporary caches along the way. This is a great opportunity to help educate the public and demonstrate the fun of Geocaching. There are several ways you can help: Want to place some Geocaches?We can use your help … Continue reading →

The temperatures have plummeted and snow is on the ground.  For many, the current weather might make caching outdoors seem improbable, but don’t despair!  NoVAGO has a perfect fix for that caching cabin fever.   Come join us this coming Saturday, February 21st for our annual Winter Event. NoVAGO is Headed South for Winter (GC5K00D), so we can guarantee the temperature will be warm and the surroundings dry.   Thanks to our friends in RAG (Rappahannock Area Geocachers), Porter Branch Library in Stafford will host us for a morning of socialization, presentations and activities.  Meet friends new and old over coffee and assorted snacks.  Brush up on your cache hiding skills or learn how to keep the authorities at bay from talks such as Take Pride in your Hide or Blown Away: Avoiding the Bomb Squad. To add to the fun, join in on interactive sessions. Learn how to build a Wherigo or … Continue reading →

Six Cachemas notifications, six days in a row. What, where, and when will the next one show? 6 G33k$ a Pl@ying:  http://coord.info/GC5HX5X 5 Golden Rings:  http://coord.info/GC5HZB1 4 Velvet Elvises:  http://coord.info/GC5HG0V 3 Runaway Hens:  http://coord.info/GC5HZNV 2 Lumps of Coal:  http://coord.info/GC5HP46 1 Bison in a Pine Tree??  http://coord.info/GC5HJNF Yes, Cachemas is in full swing in NoVAGO!   Our elves have been busy hiding and our cachers busy searching! What will the 7th day bring?  Or the 8th or the 9th? Sorry, each is still concealed until the morning’s first light. 😉 Checking your notifications when you leap out of bed, six caches may have published, but there are six more ahead! Are you worried there’s a notification you may have missed? Well, you can keep track of everything on this handy list.   🙂 When you make each find, do keep track of each clue, for on January 1st there will be … Continue reading →