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Getting Permissions to Place Caches: Be a Good Neighbor

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Getting Permissions to Place Caches Be a Good Neighbor #NationalGoodNeighborDay (September 28) Did you know that one of the missions of the Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization is to promote local land use policies when placing their geocaches? Our local reviewers, YetAnotherReviewer and CardinalReviewer, help maintain a geocaching wiki page where you can find many of Virginia’s localities and their policies. Remember to always seek out permission when placing your caches. You can find that link here: https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/Virginia


Spotlight Cache: Book Nook

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#ReadABookDay (September 6) Need at book for Read a Book Day? There are many great book themed caches hidden around Northern Virginia. Today we are spotlighting Book Nook (GC68AD1) hidden inside a Little Free Library on a neighborhood street in Fairfax. When I visited this area in 2020, I remember passing at least three other Little Free Libraries on the way to this one. What makes this one special is that it has lots of books AND a fun hidden geocache. The hiding location might take a bit of looking because access is hidden so well, but for those that persevere will find a regular sized geocache filled with kid-friendly SWAG items. At time of publish, this cache has earned 85 favorite points. Well done and thanks to the cache owner, DPV1972 for the hide.Winner of 2015 NoVAGO Best Traditional. Congratulations! Luv4VA makes the find at Book Nook. … Continue reading →

Spotlight Cache: If You Want To Run With The Big Dogs… Greyhound

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#NationalDogDay (August 26) Its the dog days of summer and no better time to celebrate #NationalDogDay. Today we’re spotlighting a challenging multi-cache hidden in Clifton, Virginia. If You Want To Run With The Big Dogs… Greyhound (GC123T7) was hidden by BBQ back in 2007. Not only will finders get a well deserved block filled in on their D/T grid – this is a 3.5/4.5 – but they will also get to add their name to the log book of Northern Virginia’s elite. Here’s what some of its finders have said about it: “I’m still in shock after this cache and hoping to find the right number of beers to make the pain go away.”“We walked a total of 8.19 miles.”“Guess some people are just gluttons for punishment …”“This one seemed a lot easier on paper!”“I started out early and refreshed. However, the bluebells distracted me. I ended up taking lots … Continue reading →

New Locationless Geocache Available August 17, 2022

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New Locationless Geocache Available August 17, 2022 What is the coolest place that you never knew about but found because of geocaching? If there is a special place near you that you discovered in the search of a geocache, its time to share your find with the rest of the geocaching community world wide. August 17, 2022 through December 31, 2023, you can log this unique cache icon (GC9FAVE) by uploading a selfie at your favorite place along with a description of where it is and why you love it. Remember no spoilers if there is a geocache hidden there. Check out this Geocaching HQ article for more info: https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2022/08/share-your-favorite-local-geocaching-place-to-log-a-locationless-cache/?newsletter=PM … Continue reading →

Spotlight Cache: Catnip Scramble

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#InternationalCatDay (August 8) Today we’re celebrating #InternationalCatDay by spotlighting this fun Letterbox Hybrid cache in Annandale. Catnip Scramble (GC8471C) was placed by CWillyPngn in 2019. In this fun walk through the park, geocachers will follow Jiji the black cat as he makes his way down trails, through tunnels, and even does a little waypoint projecting before finally getting to a regular sized container. Fans of Studio Ghibli films will immediately recognize this furry companion from the movie Kiki’s Delivery Service. Winner of 2019 NoVAGO Best Kids Cache AND Best Letterbox Hybrid. Congratulations! … Continue reading →

Finding a Geocache on Memorial Day – or any day

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Memorial Day is holiday to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. While observing Memorial Day, you might want to consider visiting one of these geocaches in Northern Virginia. Semper Fidelis Memorial Trail You will be following part of the Marine Corp Museum’s Semper Fidelis Memorial Trail – about 3/4 mile of walking – visiting statues and memorials along the way. This Werigo geocache by robbitandpaul was a 2015 NoVAGO Cache Award Winner! National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico. The trail is open from 9 to 9 and the museum is open 9 to 6. Place of Honor  One of several caches at the place of highest honor, Arlington National Cemetery, this walk should take you under an hour and will take you to two different locations. This virtual by Bigcall has been on the map since 2002. Arlington National Cemetery Uncommon Valor  … Continue reading →

Fairfax County Offers Geocaching Classes for Beginners

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Fairfax County Park Authority is offering opportunities to discover geocaching around the county. Participants will be with a naturalist and will learn how to operate a GPS unit as well as some of the basics of geocaching. There will be actual geocaching taking place at these events. Classes are on the following dates are require pre-registration and an attendance fee: March 12, 2022 at Lake Fairfax Park March 26, 2022 at Burke Lake Park April 23, 2022 at Lewinsville Historic House May 7, 2022 at Lake Accotink Park May 21, 2022 at Colvin Run Mill Click here for more information. … Continue reading →

Adventure Labs Now Have Themes

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Spooky or Science… Education or Exercise… Adventure Labs® Now Have Themes Geocaching HQ has updated Adventure Lab® to give creators/owners the ability to select “themes” for their labs. There are 31 themes and owners can select up to three. Owners of Adventure Labs® should have received an e-mail letting them know how they can add these to their labs. Those who are just creating their labs, will be required to select at least one theme when they are first setting up their lab. These themes are meant to help adventurers find something to meet their mood. Want to avoid bad weather? Check for an ‘Indoor’ adventure. Want something that’s sure to be kid friendly? Check for one marked, ‘For kids.’ What do you think? Will these new themes influence which labs you chose to work on? … Continue reading →