Come celebrate 25 years of geocaching in North Carolina just across the street from the first and oldest geocache in the state: GC70 Octopus Garden with a potluck picnic lunch!
Originally hidden on September 30, 2000, GC70 Octopus Garden was the 1st geocache in North Carolina and the 70th in the United States.
Where: McApline Creek Park Picnic Area (exact coordinates depending on which first-come-first-served picnic area we get day-of).
When: 1pm, October 11, 2025
What: BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic) Lunch
How: With delicious food, drinks, and friends!
Who: All are welcome!
Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.