Join Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization (NoVAGO) for the Geocaching 101 @ Lorton Library (GCBC0E9) event at the Lorton Library, Lorton Virginia on October 18th from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
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DON’T MISS IT! Join our annual fall picnic and auction at Lake Fairfax on October 12th, 11am-2pm.
Continue readingOctober 12th is the date for NoVAGO’s Fall Auction at our annual picnic! From collectible geocoins to caching services or a day as your personal caching buddy, the possibilities are endless. Donations of items, services, or experiences from our members are essential to the auction’s success. Each bid directly supports our events, outreach, and resources for the geocaching community in Northern Virginia.
Continue readingIn June, NoVAGO is hosting events at Loudon County libraries to introduce Geocaching. Lovettsville Library, June 7th 2025 10AM-11AM
Continue reading2025 NoVAGO Spring Picnic Photos On May 10, 2025, we came together in Purcellville, Virginia, for the NoVAGO Spring Picnic and Awards event. Despite a breezy start, the sunshine and pleasantly mild temperatures set the stage for a perfect gathering of cachers. The event brought together a diverse crowd, spanning all experience levels and ages, from newcomers to seasoned veterans. Our masters of ceremonies, MrPsyduck and Schwandt put on their tuxes and hats to recognize the 2024 Cache Award Winners. DVC1 (Decoy Dave) provided pictures uploaded to the shared 2025 NoVAGO Spring Picnic and Awards Google Album. He took the time to rename the files with the cachers names, which may be viewed by selecting the information icon. Comments maybe added to the photos. Many dedicated volunteers helped make this event happen, but it was the attendees who truly made it a success. Thanks to all who participated! … Continue reading
NoVAGO’s 2025 Spring Picnic & Cache Awards (GCAXFZX)Community Celebration EventFranklin Park, Hillsboro Pavilion, 17501 Franklin Park Dr., PurcellvilleMay 10, 202511:00 am – 2:00 pmLog your ‘Will Attend’ now Join us in celebration! Whether you’re new to caching or have found thousands of caches, everyone is welcome to our event. We encourage participation regardless of experience level. This is one of the two annual picnic events that NoVAGO Hosts. At this event we acknowledge the best caches and cachers of 2024 with awards – for more information: Voting was open between 4/1 and 4/15 and is now closed. Activities Cachers: You’ll have the chance to discover new caches in Northern Virginia (and elsewhere), catch up on the latest in the caching community, and meet new caching friends. It’s the perfect opportunity to share experiences and have a great time! Unique event type: A Community Celebration is a limited release event type to celebrate … Continue reading
Now in Planning… “Celebrating 25 Years of Geocaching in the DMV” event Scheduled for September 20th, 2025, this event is a combined effort of both MGS and NoVAGO. Everyone is welcome! Please log your will-attend. If there are enough people in attendance, the event may be granted Block Party status. … Continue reading
Our annual auction is our main source of revenue to support our two picnics held in the spring and fall. We pay for rental of the pavilions we use as well as the food and extras that make the picnic fun. Income from our auction also pays for our organization’s website as well as educational support materials which we use for community outreach. We rely on our members to donate the items which end up on the auction tables. Please look around for a gently used items that you believe will interest another geocacher and consider donating. Some items donated in the past are: collections of pathtags/geocoins, walking sticks, geocaching.com premium membership, headlamps, books, hand-held GPS units, geocaching starter kit, unactivated travel bugs/car decal, and lots of geocaching containers. Sometimes our members donated non-tangibles, too. Gifts of time are welcome, too. How about auctioning yourself as a caching buddy for … Continue reading
Volunteers Needed for Fall Picnic We need someone to help set up and heat up the grill at the start of our fall picnic. We also need someone to cook hot dogs and hamburgers. Additionally, we need help with clean up at the end of the picnic. Typically these duties fall on the shoulders of board members and/or directors. Helping out is a great way to show your support for your local geocaching community. Volunteering will help you meet people and make new friends and is the fastest way to be the cool kid in the group. If you think you can help for part or all of the picnic, e-mail officers@novago.org. Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization is hosting its annual fall picnic and silent auction fundraiser on Sunday, October 20th, 11am-2pm at Locust Shade Park in Triangle, VA. For event page, visit NoVAGO Fall Picnic (GCAXQTF)
Want to learn more about geocaching? Join NoVAGO at the Handley Regional Library in Winchester on Saturday, September 28, 2024. There will be a “Geocaching 101” presentation at 12 noon hosted by NoVAGO’s president, Gina Thompson. There will be a scavenger hunt inside the library to get you in the mood. Local geocachers will be on hand from 11am-3pm to answer questions. All geocachers are invited to attend the event, whether this is your first “find” or you have thousands under your belt. We look forward to meeting you! Visit the Handley Regional Library website for more info. … Continue reading