NoVAGO had a great showing at GeoWoodstock XIII in Boonsboro, MD. In addition to several members’ participation on the planning committees, we executed a joint Cache In, Trash Out (CITO) event with the Maryland Geocaching Society (MGS), attended by well over 300 cachers. Thanks to everyone from NoVAGO who was able to make it to GW XIII. Who’s coming with us to Denver in 2016? … 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
This gallery contains 10 photos.
We are happy to announce that the new officers for 2015 are: President – WVKiwi Vice President – Derektiffany Secretary – Saberspark77 Treasurer – KanukGirl Public Relations – DePhogration Thanks to all who voted! Come say “Thanks!” for 2014 and “Welcome!” to 2015 at NoVAGO’s Thanks! event on January 6. … 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
Hang your caching bag by the chimney with care, because all through NoVAGO there is excitement in the air! Nestle GPS batteries snug in their chargers, while you make sure a pen is ready for caching departures. Each day of Cachemas there will be a present to unwrap, 12 days of gifts & 12 new caches on your map! Yes, Cachemas is coming! A holiday treat from all of us at NoVAGO, the 2014 Cachemas Series is a 13-part journey that will take you on a tour of Northern Virginia. From Alexandria to Purcellville to McLean and Manassas, the fun begins on December 20th! Happy holidays from NoVAGO to you! … Continue reading
We hope everyone will mark their calendars because the fall event date is set! Join us at Vint Hill Village Green’s shelter for our annual fall picnic and auction on October 11, 2014! Stayed tuned for more details — the event page will be publishing soon — but meantime certainly save the date! You won’t want to miss the fun! 🙂 … Continue reading
As you might have already seen on our Facebook page, we in NoVAGO are curious: What brings you to our seasonal events? Do you primarily come… To seek new caches? To see old friends? Meet new people? Sample the food? Sit and socialize? Hike? Bike? Ask caching questions? Play games? Or _____________? We currently have a poll thread in our forums and we encourage everyone to please let us know your opinion. We look towards using your responses to help us plan our future events! … Continue reading
Mark your calendars! NoVAGO is heading west this July for a super summer weekend! Make plans now to join us on July 26 for our annual summer picnic. This year we’ll be heading to Sherando Park, a lovely 330-acre jewel in Frederick County near Winchester, VA. The park offers a variety of attractions including hiking trails, mountain biking, a fishing lake, playgrounds, and of course, caches! We will gather for a picnic potluck, have some games and enjoy a summer day socializing, caching and having a great time! In fact, to really capitalize on the trip, block out the weekend. A variety of related events and activities are planned for Friday evening through Sunday, including night caching, camping, hydrocaching, geotrail hunts, bike rides and time to enjoy many of the great caches our western NoVAGO area has to offer. Keep track of all the developments on the event page: GC55ZQA. We look forward to … Continue reading
Get ready for a great geocaching weekend! On April 26 and 27, NoVAGO invites to you lend a hand, picnic with friends and also celebrate the 2013 NoVAGO cache awards! The weekend kicks off with the Neabsco Road CITO. From 9 a.m. until noon, we will be helping clean up a portion of Neabsco Rd. near Woodbridge. Since this weekend is Groundspeak’s 2014 CITO Weekend, everyone who logs an “attended” at a Cache In, Trash Out event earns a CITO souvenir for their Geocaching profile. As this area is right outside Leesylvania State Park, our host for Sunday’s picnic, it will be a great way to give back to the area! Then speaking of Leesylvania and picnicking, do return on Sunday, April 27 and join us for our annual Spring Event! If tradition holds it should be a great afternoon of good food, fun, and friends! We’ll be … Continue reading