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fun & Adventure: Geocaching |
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What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. More information can be found at www.geocaching.com.
Cache in On Adventure
Since its origins right here in Oregon in May, 2000 Geocaching has taken off and Coos County is rich with opportunities. To find caches, enter our zipcode, 97420, in the Geocaching.com website and you’ll be amazed by the almost 700 caches hidden in our area.
Oregon’s Adventure Coast Challenge
To celebrate 10 year’s of Geocaching, we’re launching our very first Oregon’s Adventure Coast Challenge and a unique handcrafted Myrtlewood GeoCoin from our friends at Oregon Connection is the prize. Myrtlewood has a rich history here on the South Coast, the town of North Bend was the first and only to actually use Myrtlewood coins as currency during the depression.
How it works:
The Challenge is to locate a number of interesting and historical locations by Coordinates throughout Oregon's Adventure Coast and answer specific questions about each location. Simply stop by Oregon Connection (1125 South 1st Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420 - Now OPEN Sundays too!) and ask for your list of coordinates. You’ll be taken throughout Coos County to answer these questions and will be treated to outstanding beauty along the way. Once you’ve successfully answered all the questions, return the card and receive your one of a kind, numbered Myrtlewood geocoin. 500 unique coins will be produced, the challenge kicks off with a tournament Feb 13 and goes until the last coin has been claimed.
Events
Our next event hosted by the South Coast Geocachers will be Feb 13, see our events calendar for more details and registration information.
