Written by: Mcgmarauders (Trevor) Do you enjoy Challenges caches as much as we do?! Would you like to locate these easily and determine if you already qualify? One easy-to-use tool is contained in Project-GC (https://project-gc.com/), if you have a paid membership*. On the opening page, tap on “Tools” in the top row, then find “Challenges” in the middle row of the dropdown menu, then tap on “Map of challenge caches”. The screenshot below shows filters for Fairfax County, VA but this can be set up for any location throughout the world. The icons are small on the map created, but look closely for those with a green checkmark as you are already qualified for that challenge! If there is red no-entry sign, then you don’t yet qualify. If there is a yellow smiley face, then you already logged it as found. If there is a small pencil, then you have … Continue reading →

Favorite points, marked by a heart icon, is a Premium feature that let geocachers celebrate standout caches and track memorable adventures. If a cache brings you joy, giving it a Favorite point is a simple way to say thanks and help guide fellow geocachers to a great find. Reclaiming points from archived caches give you additional points to keep spreading the love. Here are a few fund facts about how Favorite Points work: 📚 Memory Keeper: The “Favorites” tab on your Lists page is a useful tool. You may use the list to recommend caches. It is an especially useful tool when looking for nominations for the NoVAGO Annual Awards which occurs in the Spring of each year.   💚 Appreciation Made Easy: Every cache found is a smile, but haven’t we found caches that just wow you? A quick tap of the heart thanks the cache owner for their creativity … Continue reading →