Every Cacher down in Cacheville liked Cachemas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Cacheville, did NOT! NoVAGO is proud to announce the 2015 Cachemas series: How the Grinch Stole Cachemas! Oh no! The Grinch has stolen gifts from cachers around the area, and we need your help! Beginning today, you and your fellow NoVAGO members can help us locate the stolen gifts. Seek out each of the How the Grinch Stole Cachemas “gifts” and collect the clue from each one. Once you’ve collected them all, use the clues to solve the final puzzle and find the Finale! We won’t reveal how many HtGSC caches there will be (the Grinch is sneaky you see), but when the final is published, if you’ve found all the Cachemas gifts, you’ll have everything you need. You can use this bookmark list to follow the series. Dress warmly, load up your … Continue reading →

Boo! We’re excited to announce the NoVAGO Fall Picnic for 2015: Hauntingly Familiar! Put on your scariest, craziest, weirdest, or just plain costumest costume (or maybe your normal look is scary enough) and bring your fall cheer for a day of Geocaching fun. 2015 Fall Picnic: Hauntingly Familiar Providence Park, Fairfax, VASunday, October 25, 201511 am – 3 pm Take a look at the spooktacular activities we’ve got brewing: A potluck lunch: As usual, NoVAGO will supply the meat and flatware. Don’t forget to mention in your Will Attend what you plan to bring! The annual Silent Auction: We’re looking for your help! See this forum post for more. A costume contest: A simple contest with three categories – Best Adult Costume, Best Kids Costume, and Best Geocaching Costume Fall-themed games: Some with prizes, some just for fun New caches: Around the City of Fairfax. If you’re interested in helping … Continue reading →

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 →