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And the 2016 Cache Awards Winners are…

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The rains stopped, the sun rose, and NoVAGO members flocked to Sundays ¡No Bull! ¡Pick that up! CITO and Bull Run Bonanza Returns events.  Thanks to everyone who helped out and attended to make this Spring event a success.  We look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall! HERE ARE THE 2016 NoVAGO CACHE AWARD WINNERS: Best Theme/Series Toponaut by Serrabou (12 caches) Best Kids Cache The Royal Order of the Holy Mackerel* by CWillyPngn Most Outstanding Location/Scenery 14 – X Marks the Spot by hooclass2002, rodndor, and reedkickball Most Creative Cache 2016 NoVAGO Murder Mystery #6: DiamondLog by 4everyoungs Most Physically Challenging to Find 14 – X Marks the Spot by hooclass2002, rodndor, and reedkickball Best Historical/Educational Cache Fort Ward History by Ezio10 Best Camouflage The Monkey’s Missing Treehouse by TheUnstealthy Monkey Best Multi-Stage Cache Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by TheMalfoys Best Mystery/Puzzle Cache Toponaut: Hemlock 4, Master by Serrabou Best Traditional … Continue reading →

This Sunday: Fantastic Fall Fun!

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This weekend, join us at Providence Park in Fairfax for NoVAGO’s Fall Event: Hauntingly Familiar! Sunday, October 25, 2015, 11 am – 3pm. We’ll start the day off with casual Halloween-themed games and a brand new icebreaker. While you enjoy a picnic lunch, browse the items available in our Silent Auction and Pick-a-Prize. Then, try your luck at Mischievous Ducks or the Cache Packing Challenge. And for those truly brave souls, wear your best costume to the event and be judged by your fellow NoVAGO cachers. Costumes will be judged in three categories: Best Adult Costume, Best Kids Costume, and Best Geocaching-Themed Costume. Winners will each receive a Halloween caching prize. Winners of all prizes and auction items will be announced at the end of the event. Please consider bringing a dish, dessert, or drinks to share at the picnic lunch. NoVAGO will provide the usual hamburgers and hotdogs, as … Continue reading →

Ready for a Great Weekend??

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We know many begin their work week today, but keep in mind that with Monday’s start, the countdown towards next weekend also officially starts! Look forward to a trip to the west and a wonderful weekend of caching, eventing and socializing with fellow cachers at NoVAGO’s annual summer event! The fun kicks off Saturday morning where early birds can catch breakfast (GC58VZB) and fuel up for a great day.  From there it’s just down the road to Sherando Park, a great 330-scenic acres where many caches await.  Hike the trails or grab your bike and set off for some fun finds. The Lions Club Shelter will be our main base for the day.  In addition to the large shaded pavilion, there’s a playground and the lake right near by.  Sit and socialize, meet caching friends new and old, and relax from the work week.  We’ll fire up the grills around … Continue reading →

NoVAGO’s Warmer Winter Event

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Have you posted your “Will Attend” log for the 2014 Winter Event? We are pleased that Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington will be hosting us this Sunday, February 23rd, for the event. Check out the event page or the forum posts to learn more about the current status on the potluck continental breakfast, the information sessions, socializing, lab caches and other activities. You can even follow the event on Facebook.

Summer Soirée Schedule Updates

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It looks like a full day shaping up for the Summer Soiree. Bike rides, caching games, a GPS Track Art Contest, socializing, caches in the park, and an Ice Cream Social to cool off at the end of the day. Please go to the event web pages for specific details; a summary of the festivities is included below. Start your day off at 9AM with a morning bike ride along the WO&D Trail. A leisurely ride from Purcellville to Clarke’s Gap, the highest point on the bike trail. GC4H526 – End of the Line to Top of the Line – Sunrise Around 10AM, we will begin gathering at Franklin Park for some mingling, chatting and kicking off the icebreaker. After a brief welcome and some introductions, the real socializing begins 😉 We will start the Silent Auction, hand out coordinates for the new caches in the park and start the caching … Continue reading →

2013 Summer Soiree is almost here

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Less than three weeks to the summer event. Looking forward to caches in the park, visiting with old friends and making new ones. Lots of stories to tell, awesome caches to add to the to do lists and maybe even some puzzle solutions along the way. Plans are in the works for 8-10 new caches and maybe a puzzle or two … not to mention some of those Munzee things for those who partake 😉 We have a large pavilion reserved and sounds like some tasty ribs in addition to the burgers and dogs. Always good eats with the pot luck specialties. Make sure your calendar is marked, bring your caching shoes and appetite … look forward to a great summer day in the park. And of course there are loads of other caches in the local vicinity just waiting to be found. See you there … … Continue reading →

2013 Summer Soiree Silent Auction and Donations

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– Willing to offer up a cache hint or puzzle solution? – Willing to give a guided tour of one of your caches? – Do you specialize in crafting some unique item? – Have cache containers or geocoins laying around? – Have something that might be great swag to a cacher? If you answered, yes, to any of the above, NoVAGO encourages you to consider donating to the Summer Auction… As most of you know, NoVAGO does not charge dues, but instead holds several fund raisers throughout the year.  Our main fundraiser is the summer silent auction. Please see the forum post for a description of what a silent auction is and how it is run, I will not go into that here. If you have an item or items that you’d like to donate, please contact me (dave — rufnredy) or any officer off-line either via e-mail, or PM … Continue reading →

The Summer Event is Here … Mark your Calendars

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NoVAGO’s summer event has been booked. We will be in Purcellville at the Hillsboro Pavillion on Sunday August 11. We have the pavilion all day and will be looking at a pot luck lunch, new caches in the park, and a silent auction. Speaking of Silent Auctions, we will be posting requests for donations for the auction. In the past we have had everything from signature NoVAGO items to GPSs to coins and assistance with puzzle solutions. Please think of what you may have to donate to the cause. This is our main fundraiser and helps cover the cost of venues and meats etc for the quarterly events. Be on the lookout for the event page to publish, should be soon … But be sure anyway to mark your calendars and plan on a day of socializing, caching, grabbing puzzle hints, and generally having a good time … Is it … Continue reading →

NoVAGO Winter bike and hike at Burke Lake: February 25th

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NoVAGO is hosting the first Seasonal Event, “NoVAGO Winter bike and hike at Burke Lake” on February 25th.  Do you like donuts, and other assorted pastries?  How about hot coffee, tea, or maybe hot chocolate?  How about socializing with some great folks, and getting a little exercise?  If so…then this NoVAGO Event is bound to please you.  The Meet-Greet-Eat portion begins late morning, and is then followed by a “voluntary” circumnavigation of Burke Lake by biking or hiking. Everyone is welcome…new cachers, old cachers, NoVAGO members – or not…just show up, a good time is always guaranteed.  Click the blue title bar above to visit the event topic in the NoVAGO Forums, or look up GC3C1K3 on GC.com.

NoVAGO Fall Event: Tour de Arlington (GC33V8K)

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NoVAGO will host this years Fall Event: “Tour de Arlington” on October 23rd, 2011 in Glencarlyn Park, Arlington, VA. Whether you’re a long time cacher, or brand new cacher…NoVAGO member or not – especially if you’re not – mark your calendar for what promises to be another fantastic seasonal event!  There will be a pre-event caching bike ride along local paved park trails, good food , good folks, and a good time is always guaranteed.  There are a number of existing geocaches, and I hear there’s a great possibility that some new ones will also be available.  Plan now to attend and renew old friendships, and make some new ones.  For complete information, and the event schedule just click on the blue title bar for this post, and you’ll go right to the event cache page.  See you there!!!