Note: Catridge edited Jan 30, 2016. Download again if you downloaded it before that, as changes have been made.
We created this tour expecting there to be information available about each sculpture, or at least the artist's name, but no...very little was available after much research. The locations were already done so, we will publish despite the dearth of information. So this Wherigo is more a feast for the eyes than the mind. We hope you enjoy it anyway!
In 1997, the town established a 1% Public Art Program, which requires that commercial developers set aside one percent of a projects total budget for the creation of public art. By passing the public art mandate, Oro Valley signaled an ongoing commitment to create beautiful surroundings that enhance the quality of life for all who live, work and play in the town.
The listed coordinates are for parking. Please note your favorite art piece in your log. Photos are welcome but please no spoilers. Enjoy!
New to Wherigos? Wherigo FAQsHere are some quick tips:
To play the Wherigo, you will need a Wherigo-enabled device. (For Andriod the app is called "WhereYouGo") info here First upload the Wherigo application to your device, then download the cartridge you want to play from the Wherigo web site, using the app. There is a link to this cartridge below.
As with all Wherigos, make sure you have uploaded the most recent version of the cartridge before you go. Often COs sometimes make changes to the cartridge and if you have the older version you will have glitches when you go to use it. So just upload it again just before you plan to go.
While using the cartridge, if you are at a zone and there is a glitch of some kind, step 30 feet away and try to enter the zone again. (Wherigo dictates the zones are only 10 feet around.) All zones/ locations are located on public property.
Save frequently during cartridge use.
Choose times of low traffic. Bring paper and pencil to jot down completion code (or take a screen shot) and to sign the log.
Unique to Wherigos, there are two places to log them once found. Post a find on geocaching.com as usual. Groundspeak created another web site just for Wherigos: http://wherigo.com. Note there are no GC codes on this site; you have to do a search by area. You can also log it there (but not required), and give the cache a rating of 1-5 stars, but you will need your completion code to do so. The cartridge will give you this code after the very last stop of the cartridge. Have a pencil and paper ready, or take a screen shot. Be ready as it is only given once!
Thanks again to Ranger Fox for his easy-to-use Wherigo kit! RF WIG kit
FTF: geobunni, docgeo, lindabug!