The WGA is now accepting nominations for this year’s Board of Directors election. Click to go to the elections page and nominate the WGA member(s) you would like to have serve on the Board. Five positions on the Board of Directors are up for election this year. These positions are currently held by the following … Continue reading WGA 2016 Board of Directors Nominations
They are Here! The WGA State Park Series now has Pathtags to accompany the series. Each Biome has its respective Pathtag. The 5 Biome Tags will be available for purchase at WGA events. The 6th tag is Only for those who complete the series, the first 50 Teams who finish will receive this tag for … Continue reading WGA State Park Pathtags
Mr. Piffles, The Geocaching Cat by rawevil Like many of you, we spend a fair amount of time on the trails. While on the trails, we see many animals. We’ve come across a lot of gray, red, and black squirrels. Chipmunks cross our path more times than we can count. Field mice have a … Continue reading Member submission: Mr. Piffles, The Geocaching Cat
Geocaching should be a Walk in the Woods by Ranger Boy One of my favorite books about the outdoors, “A Walk in the Woods”, has been made into a movie. I thought this would be a good time to recommend this novel, by Bill Bryson, and explain how it reminds me of Geocaching. The author decides … Continue reading Member Submission: Geocaching should be a Walk in the Woods
This article was originally published in the Fall 2013 newsletter: The Ins and Outs of Earth Caches by BeccaDay Have you noticed that geocache icon that looks like the earth and wondered what that was all about? Or maybe you know what Earth Caches are but could use a refresher on the etiquette? Earth Caches … Continue reading Member Submission: The Ins and Outs of Earth Caches
Lights, Camera….Action!! It is a big weekend for the GIFF (Geocaching International Film Festival) across the globe. While this is the 3rd year of the event, this is the 1st year the films have been downloadable and available outside of the Groundspeak Block Party. Here is a list of those in WI: Saturday Viewings GC64ZTK … Continue reading GIFF Weekend in Wisconsin
UPDATE: 11/10/2015 We have had one individual step up to look over the WordPress section of the website and another offer with the Nuts and Bolts programming pieces of the website and right after that, a 3rd WGAer offered their assistance with the Nuts and Bolts programming. For now, I think we have more volunteers … Continue reading UPDATE: THANK YOU FOR OFFERING!!! We Cannot Do It Without You!
In the past, the Geocaching International Film Festival was held at the HQ in Seattle but this year the event was rained out. Their loss is our gain as they have decided to send out the films to be viewed at events around the world. All who attend one of these events gets a special … Continue reading GIFF – Geocaching International Film Festival
by rawevil It’s that time of year again when the days get shorter and the nights get longer. There’s a crispness to the air and its scent can never be captured in a candle or an air freshener. Yes, it’s autumn in Wisconsin. It’s time to pull out those WGA hoodies and warm socks and head … Continue reading Member Submission: Crunchy Leaves
On September 26th geocachers from around the state, and a few from outside the state, gathered at Pattison State Park for the WGA Fall Picnic. The day began in a haze as the dense fog made it difficult to see the beautiful fall colors that were erupting all around. The beautiful northwoods forest was full … Continue reading 2015 Fall Picnic Recap
