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Geocaching Mega-Event MOGA – Sock Hop and Caching Competition

Editor’s note: Groundspeak Lackeys are traveling thousands of miles from H.Q. throughout the year to share smiles, shake hands, and make geocaching memories at nearly twenty Mega-Events worldwide. Nicole Bliss, aka Louie Bliss, attended the Iowa, USA Mega-Event MOGA 2012 (GCQM9C). Nicole has been a Lackey since 2010 and works in Customer Relations. This is Nicole’s account of her trip. Written By: Nicole (Louie Bliss) Location: Rathbun Lake outside Moravia, Iowa, 60 miles south of nearest large city of Des Moine. Time: 1pm, April 28, 2012 Who: 200 cachers competing (more than 1000 in attendance), including kids, elderly and one [...]

Geocaching.com Caption Contest 33 – Win a Barely Coveted Prize

Enter your best caption for this picture to win a ‘barely coveted prize’ in the 33rd installment of our Geocaching.com Caption Contest. This picture was originally posted on the official Geocaching.com Facebook page. Special thanks to geocacher Alison Duhamel for use of the picture. What caption would you write for the picture at the top of this post? “The geocache probably should have seen this one coming.” Submit your caption by clicking on “Comments” below. Please include your Geocaching.com username in all entries. Then, explore the captions other geocachers have posted. You’re encouraged to try to ‘influence’ the voting process (*nudge*nudge*). [...]

Skydivers, Fireworks, and Kangaroos – An Australian Mega-Event

Editor’s note: Groundspeak Lackeys are traveling thousands of miles from H.Q. throughout the year to share smiles, shake hands, and make geocaching memories at nearly twenty Mega-Events worldwide. Jen Sonstelie, aka powpea, and Nate Irish, aka OpinioNate, attended the Australian Mega-Event OZ MEGA ALBURY WODONGA (GC2Q4JF). Jen has been a Lackey since 2009 and works as the Director of Marketing. This is Jen’s account of her trip. By Jen Sonstelie (powpea) At the end of March, my husband Nate (OpinioNate – also a Lackey) and I flew to Melbourne, Australia, the first stop on our way to the OZ MEGA [...]

GeoKu – Geocaching Haiku Contest

Are you like this? When you’re not geocaching, you’re thinking about geocaching. Maybe when you’re off the geotrail, you’re planning your next geocache? Or maybe you’re exploring your thoughts on geocaching through the majesty of a Haiku.Yeah, you read that right, a geocaching Haiku. The geocaching Haiku is alive and well, and a great Haiku could win you serious geocaching swag. PodCacher podcast is sponsoring the “GeoKu – Geocaching Haiku Contest.” A geocaching Haiku looks like this. Green and lush landscape Rhythmic footsteps towards our goal We seek adventure A Haiku is composed of three lines. The first line has [...]

Geocaching.com Presents: Cachers of Steel

Cachers of Steel: Cachin’s the Fashion FREE APRIL 1st PREVIEW – Click “Play”Below and ORDER NOW This April 1st begins a new day in your geocaching life. Unlock new geocaching moves that will dramatically increase your find count, give you a leg up on FTFs, and have you signing more TFTCs. From the makers of the (not very) popular Geocaching.com Hamster videos, watch Cachers of Steel: Cachin’s the Fashion. Discover the all-new fitness craze that’s inspired by the world’s favorite outdoor hobby. You’ll learn new tricks of the trade with Cachers of Steel that include Ammo Can Deadlifts and Muggle [...]


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