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Ontario Tests Group Caching Events

In the past geocaching events specifically excluded group caching activities.  In the past you couldn’t organize a group event with the sole purpose of going geocaching.  You had to have a social component.   Last Friday one of the Ontario … Continue reading

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2011 OGA Elections

It has been 2 years that most of the current OGA Executives have held their positions and it is time once again for OGA elections. There are 10 executive positions up for grabs which are: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster … Continue reading

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Groundspeak Geocaching Souvenirs

You may have noticed that new tab on your geocaching.com profile called “Souvenirs”. Souvenirs made their debut a couple months ago as a surprise feature. Souvenirs are like virtual post cards or pieces of art. If you have been around … Continue reading

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Geopuzzle Project

I created the Geopuzzle Project a few months ago. I thought it would be a great way for geocachers around the world to take part in and show their creative side. Geocachers get a hexagon puzzle piece, either from me … Continue reading

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December Geocache Spotlight

The Cache Butler (GC16JWX) – Owned by Cletus and Brandine A very very unique caches with “atmosphere” located in a country cemetery. This is a well thought out and pre-planned cache that involves some expert craftsmanship. No other cache is even … Continue reading

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Grab a Light, Cache at Night

If you are like me you enjoy geocaching enough that you want to do it year round. If that is the case you are going to at some point be caching at night.  It is unavoidable. Darkness arrives around five o’clock … Continue reading

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November Geocache Spotlight

Sign here, please! (GC2DKCZ) – Owned by DadandJax This is a unique cache that we recently came across. Although the method of the hide has been used many times, it’s the execution and creativity of it that makes it something really … Continue reading

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Golden Horseshoe Monthly Geocaching Club

Most cachers I know enjoy caching with others, whether it’s just a few friends going out for a day of caching or a bunch of people getting together for the day. Last summer while our caching was slowing down due … Continue reading

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Fall Into Nature

Once again Conservation Halton held their Fall Into Nature event throughout their 6 conservation area. A number of members from the Ontario Geocaching Association volunteered their time to host a geocaching booth at Hilton Falls and do geocaching demos over … Continue reading

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Powers of Ten – The Tradition Continues!

Back in 2007, a unique multi-event was planned for July 7th, 2007 (07/07/07).  It was called “Lucky 7′s” and a geocoin was produced with only four locations participating in the United States.  The following year, more locations joined in worldwide … Continue reading

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