2022 Fall Picnic
2022 SLAGA Christmas Party
Bellefontaine CITO November 2022
Cachemas 2022 Bonus Day
SLAGA at GeoWoodstock 2023
2024 SLAGA Spring Picnic
2025 New Year's Day Hike, Fort Bellefontaine
Cachetur 101 Class - March 2025
2025 Winter Potluck
2025 Spring Picnic
2025 Spring Picnic
2025 GigaStock in Morgantown WV
2025 GeoWoodstock, Morgantown, WV
SLAGA at Ted Drewes 2025
2025 Christmas Event
2026 NYD Hike
Crazy Beards!
2026 Winter Potluck
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NORTHERN CARDINAL AND RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER
If you look up "GeoBirding," you won't find it in the dictionary. It seems like an accurate term though, for combining the adventure of geocaching with the love of bird watching, and both are great ways to enjoy the outdoors. While at a recent event, the subject of seeing numerous Bluebirds while geocaching came up, and jasjaq123, Sally, mentioned that she takes great pleasure in birding and often combines both hobbies.
First a little clarification. Bird watching involves observing wild birds because they happen to be there, maybe at your feeder, on a walk, or while geocaching. But birding is a bit more intense. It's the act of seeking out and enjoying learning about these wild birds. It typically involves using binoculars, taking photos, using apps or books to identify birds by sight and sound, and keeping a journal.
OSPREY WILLET
Birds are beautiful and colorful. They streak through the sky or sit atop a tree branch or on water's edge. These feathered friends all differ from one another. They each have their unique behavior, appearance and sound. Birds can't help but fascinate us. So as outdoor adventurers, geocachers almost always see birds along a trail, and without realizing it, become at least novice bird watchers. But there are those with more of a desire to learn about these winged wonders and enjoy birding, instead of just watching birds while geocaching. Sally is one of them.
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Santa Cachemas has been flying his sleigh over St. Louis since 2015, but at the end of December 2022, he parked the sleigh and set down the reins, as he stepped down from coordinating our holiday caching fun we all know as Cachemas in St. Louis. But Major134 (Peter Shaw) wasn't SLAGA's first Santa Cachemas, as that honor goes to the creator of the 'game,' 87preludea20a3 (Brandt Teske), for whom we are all grateful.
As a matter of fact, Pete was an FTF hound himself in those early days, that he says were very competitive. He was fortunate to make two FTFs and get the coveted ornaments that Brandt made back then. Pete recalls his first thrill of Cachemas: "In 2012, I was traveling down I-270 with Nick1081, when Nick’s phone pinged for a new cache. It was Day 7 and in Winter Park, Fenton. We were right at the I-44 exit so we immediately exited, raced over to Winter Park and were able to make the puzzle FTF, a co-FTF. I gave the ornament to Nick since he solved the puzzle while I was driving. It was being “in the right place at the right time” that allowed us to log the FTF as the parking lot filled with cachers just minutes behind us. Both of us were hooked on Cachemas."
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Congratulations to all of those who chased after a coveted Cachemas ornament this year! Will next year be your year?
Average time to FTF this year was 33.5 minutes, the shortest was Day 8 at 13 minutes, the longest was Day 11 which was an hour and 13 minutes.
Link to this year's Cachemas caches: https://coord.info/BMBTHBQ
Group at Cachemas Day 6
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Introducing the SLAGA Sticker!
This 3” by 5“ oval sticker is the perfect way to show off your membership to others, especially when attending MEGAs or just out and about. Get yours for only $2 and display it proudly on your car, luggage, clipboard, or other surfaces where stickers are commonly placed. Available for purchase at most future SLAGA events.
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Congratulations to all of those who chased after a coveted Cachemas ornament this year! Will next year be your year?
Average time to FTF this year was 36.5 minutes, the shortest was Day 11 at 8 minutes, the longest was Day 8 which was just shy of two hours.
List of this year's Cachemas caches: https://www.geocaching.com/plan/lists/BMAFJQC
The largest FTF group this year at Day 11 in Fenton
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GC80QBT Unrivaled Beauty, In Memory Of Harry Halladay
This cache is located at an extraordinary place. Perched high above the Mississippi, you will marvel at the view. This however is just part of the beauty that awaits you if your timing is right. Once you've logged the cache take time to find out what this place is all about. Venture into this establishment and ask them about their history, mission and name. If you do, then like me, I'll bet you will return again and again. Don't forget your camera and feel free to post pictures of the BEAUTY you found here.
Don't like surprises? Then check out their website before making your visit at: THE VILLAGE OF THE BLUE ROSE
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