Come one, come all to the 2008 NYGO State Picnic! Mark your calendar and save the date, this is an event you won't want to miss!

On August 16th, 2008, we invite you to the New York Geocaching Organization's (NYGO) 6th annual picnic being held at Sampson State Park located in beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York.

Consider coming for the event and staying for the weekend at this camper's paradise:

From the NYS Parks site:

"Sampson State Park was once a naval training station, then an Air Force base before becoming a state park. Military roads and buildings have been replaced with grasses, wildflowers, shrubs and trees on flat, rolling woodlands surrounding ravines. The focal point of the park is the 123-berth marina for seasonal and transient boaters. There are 245 electric campsites and 64 non-electric sites, picnic areas, playground and playing fields that include tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming beach, a recreation building, and organized activities including tours, hikes and wildlife watches. Seneca Lake is famous for its trout fishing."

We recommend you eco-friendly cachers to bring a bicycle as not all the pre-existing caches are within reasonable walking distances, and makes for exploring this huge park much easier.

Check here to see where your fellow cachers are located, and then go to Reserve America to reserve your campsite.

If you plan to attend, please let us know by posting a note here at geocaching.com, and perhaps add your name here as well.

To post a potluck item you'll be bringing, click here.

If you'd like to bring a donation for the raffle, please let us know what you'll be bringing here.

If you'd like to volunteer your time, check with someone at the event when you register.