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Klamath Basin GeoTour
GeoTour: The Klamath Basin GeoTour
Location: Klamath County, Oregon
Favorite Points: 20
Why Klamath Basin is a great place to visit:
Discover Klamath County and its vast outdoor recreation opportunities. From mountain and road cycling to fishing and hunting, Klamath County has it all within an hours drive of Klamath Falls.
Best time of year to visit:
Summertime, when the temperatures are warm enough to take a dip in the region’s pristine lakes.
Must-see attractions:
Check out Lava Beds National Monument or GC5VG1N, home to more than a dozen caves and historic remnants of the region’s Native American and settlement populations.
Hidden gems only locals know about:
Bring your mountain bike to Spence Mountain (GC5VAY8) where newly constructed trails offer a fun and challenging ride.
Prizes:
Geocoins, a resort stay, and premium geocaching memberships. For more information on prizes, visit http://kbgeotour.com.
What geocachers are saying about Klamath Basin GeoTour:
“TFTH, and good spot-We really enjoyed feeding the fish at the Hatchery and the man was so friendly and told us we could go and watch and feed the wild fish out back. We did and had a great time!” -Gitinlost1
“Me and my son stopped by after some caving fun. The person before me hide it really well maybe a little to well was pretty much standing on it and did not even see it.” -kingofhearts6464
Additional Information:
Visit http://kbgeotour.com to download a GeoTour passport and entry form for the raffle.
Note: All the above information was provided by the GeoTour host. Copy has been edited by Geocaching HQ.
Watch the New Video: 6 Souvenirs. 5 Geocaching HQ’ers. 24 Hours.
We did it in 24 hours. You can do it in 1 week.
The Geocaching Road Trip ‘15 ends in about a week and a half (September 2), but you still have plenty of time to earn all six new souvenirs. You could wait all the way until the last 24 hours if you really wanted to—and we’ll prove it. Without further ado:
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You can meet the HQ’ers and read their live tweets in this blog post.
GIFF Weekend 2015
What is GIFF Weekend?
GIFF Weekend is your chance to watch the entire reel of the 16 finalist films from the 2015 Geocaching International Film Festival. On the weekend of November 5-8 only, geocachers will host geocaching events at which these films will be shown publicly for the first time. So pop your popcorn, get out your coziest blankets, and get ready—it’s a global geocaching movie night!
How can I host a GIFF Weekend event of my own?
- Make sure you have all the equipment necessary to screen the movies (TV and computer and/or projector, screen, etc.).
- Create an Event Cache that takes place on Geocaching.com for November 5, 6, 7, or 8 and wait for it to be published by a Geocaching Reviewer.
- Once the event is published, fill out this GIFF Weekend Sign Up form. If Geocaching HQ determines your event meets the requirements for GIFF Weekend, you will be provided with the file containing the GIFF 2015 film reel and your event will be added to HQ’s bookmark list of GIFF Weekend Events. If your event is not approved by Geocaching HQ, you will be notified. We recommend you then notify your guests that you will not be showing the GIFF 2015 films.
What are the requirements for hosting a GIFF Weekend event?
- The event must be already published on Geocaching.com
- The event must meet the guidelines for events, including being submitted for review two weeks prior to the event date
- The event must take place on November 5, 6, 7, or 8, 2015.
- The organizer of the event must have a way to show the GIFF film reel to the geocachers in attendance. Approved GIFF events will receive a link to download the file from (.mov or .mp4 format) containing the GIFF films. It is the responsibility of the event organizer to assemble the equipment needed to publicly show these films.
Where can I find a list of Event Caches that are screening the GIFF 2015 films?
Geocaching HQ has made available a bookmark list of approved GIFF Weekend Events. You can also find a GIFF event near you via this map of events.
A Reviewer has published my GIFF Weekend 2015. Does that mean I’m good to go?
Nope! You still need to fill out the GIFF Weekend Sign Up immediately after your event is published and make sure that your event meets all of Geocaching HQ’s requirements for GIFF Weekend events. If your event is approved by Geocaching HQ, it will be added to this bookmark list. You will be sent an e-mail containing a link to download the GIFF 2015 video reel prior to your event.
How long is the GIFF 2015 film reel?
The entire film reel is approximately one hour long.
What file formats will the films be in?
Three file formats will be provided to event hosts:
- .mov – 41GBs
- .mp4 – 24GBs
- .mp4 – 4.4GBs (for DVD creation)
Are these films family-friendly?
Absolutely. Kids are welcome.
Will I earn a souvenir for attending a GIFF Weekend Event?
Yes! We announced on October 6th that a new souvenir will be released for GIFF Weekend. Attendees of registered GIFF Weekend Events will earn the souvenir.
Your Co-Pilot Sneak Peek: Put On Your Thinking Cap
This incredible journey is nearly complete. There’s only one last thing to do before becoming a true Road Trip Hero: Put On Your Thinking Cap. Whether you literally have a hat you put on to get your brain working or you figuratively don a futuristic space helmet (like me), finding a Mystery Cache is no easy task. For all the details on finding one, be sure to read its description. Here’s your final sneak peek at new Road Trip ’15 souvenirs from your Geocaching Co-Pilot:
