Welcome to the Minnesota Geocaching Association
The purpose of the MnGCA is to provide a resource for Minnesota geocachers to organize activities and events that will improve the credibility of the sport, protect our natural resources and strengthen the community of geocachers in the state of Minnesota. Our responsibilities include holding educational, social and informational activities to increase awareness of our sport; to sponsor reports, meetings, and workshops for MnGCA members and the public on a wide area of topics, primarily about responsible land use and geocaching; and to work with local, county, and state governments to promote geocaching as a family-oriented outdoor activity.
WGA/MnGCA Spring Campout '13
Date:
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 12:00pm
Date/Time: May 17, 2013 to May 19, 2013
Location: Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, WI
Description: Joint WI/MN Campout Event
Congratulations to kkmk for creating GEO-CLUE Accusation - April 2013's Cache of the Month
Posted May 1st, 2013 by ArcherDragoon
Congratulations kkmk!!!
The April 2013 Cache of the Month is GC2V13H: GEO-CLUE Accusation
Nominated By: schmittfamily
The April 2013 Cache of the Month is GC2V13H: GEO-CLUE Accusation
Nominated By: schmittfamily
Twin Cities GeoCaching PodCast Episode 76
Posted April 23rd, 2013 by sir_zman
Join Sir_ZMan and Super R as they discuss Geocaching News and Events in Minnesota's Twin Cities (and beyond).
Download or listen live here: http://www.tcgcpc.com
MnGCA's Spring Fling Breakfast Buddies -Northfield
Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 9:00am
MnGCA 2013 Spring Event
Date:
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 9:30am
Camping in the area includes Crosslake Campground and Gull Lake Recreation Area. Crow Wing State Park is also an option, just south of Brainerd.
National Woodland Owners Convention Field Day
Posted February 19th, 2013 by AerosmithPA
Please email board@mngca.org if you would like to help with a demonstration booth at the National Woodland Owners Convention Field Day, which will be held in Isanti on Saturday, July 27. This can be a great opportunity to promote the game of geocaching to private forestland owners from around the country!
Helpful hints for hiding a cache
Posted August 3rd, 2011 by NeverSummer
Ah, Minnesota. We have Over 10,000 beautiful lakes, 86,943 square miles, 5.3 million residents, 4 individually diverse seasons, and over 18,000 active geocaches. Minnesotans take pride in their state and the recreation opportunities it provides, and geocaching is rapidly becoming a popular activity by and for Minnesotans, and those who visit us. We take pride in our parks and wild lands, and the MnGCA strives to improve the credibility of the sport of geocaching, protect our natural resources, and strengthen the community of geocachers in the state of Minnesota. Visitors and residents alike have an amazing opportunity to explore Minnesota through our active geocaching community.
There are many geocaches that have shown you to a place you may have never visited before, left you with a fun story to tell, been creative hides, or that were just plain fun. However, we may be able to identify cache experiences that were confusing or frustrating. Perhaps you could use a hint, but there is none. Or, you realize that there might be concerns about permissions and safer hides. While creating, maintaining and seeking geocaches, using available rating tools and some helpful hints can make the experience great for every cache you hide and seek.
There are many geocaches that have shown you to a place you may have never visited before, left you with a fun story to tell, been creative hides, or that were just plain fun. However, we may be able to identify cache experiences that were confusing or frustrating. Perhaps you could use a hint, but there is none. Or, you realize that there might be concerns about permissions and safer hides. While creating, maintaining and seeking geocaches, using available rating tools and some helpful hints can make the experience great for every cache you hide and seek.
