Look up, geocachers—the night sky isn’t the only place filled with constellations!
Join fellow adventurers for “A Constellation of Caches,” a gathering where the stars aren’t millions of miles away—they’re scattered all around us in the form of hidden containers, clever puzzles, and great conversations.
For the weekend, we’ll celebrate the galaxy of geocaching in our area. Whether you’re a seasoned navigator who can spot a nano in the dark or a newcomer just discovering the hobby, you’re part of the constellation.
Hike-n-Seek Headquarters will be held at the Christian Conference Center.
The morning activities will begin at 8 am. You can drop off your GPSr to get the GPX file loaded (please bring special cords if needed) and a QR code will be availible for cell phone cachers at release time.
Be sure to order your t-shirts and meal tickets. Meal tickets can be bought for both Friday and Saturday night.
T-shirts and dinner packages are now available to be ordered via the IGO Store.
T-Shirts: https://www.iowageocachers.org/.../2026-hike-n-seekt-shirts
All sizes on website are the same price - $20!
Friday evening meal: https://www.iowageocachers.org/.../hike-n-seek-2026...
Will be a pasta bar for $12.50 each.
Saturday evening meal: https://www.iowageocachers.org/.../hike-n-seek-2026...
Will be a taco bar for $12.50 each.
Get your orders in early so we can get an appropriate headcount. And we look forward to seeing you there!
Bring your TOTTs! Don't know what TOTT to bring? Bring them all! Bring your geosenses and have some fun! You don't know what we'll have in store.
Continue along for all the fun we have scheduled for the weekend. Make it to them all to earn a stamp for each event on your Events passport for a extra raffle tickets!
Wednesday, September 16th:
HnS 2026 Lost Stars of Jasper County - https://coord.info/GCBTM61 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 17th:
Thursday Lunch Club Goes to Hike-n-Seek 2026 - https://coord.info/GCBTM02 11:30 am
HNS 2026: Going to MINGO! (But not that Mingo!) - https://coord.info/GCBT7YK 7:00 pm
Friday, September 18th:
Good Morning, Mariposa! - https://coord.info/GCBT9E1 - 8:00 am
iowaPete's 3rd Annual Geo-Masters Tournament - https://coord.info/GCBTP8N - 10:00 am
FLC Lunch - Goes to Montana - https://coord.info/GCBN0YE - 12:15 pm
Hike-n-Seek 101 w/ IGO President MeToo1865 - https://coord.info/GCBTT6W - 1:30 pm
Geocaching 401 - https://coord.info/GCBTE2H - 3:00 pm
IGO Annual Board Meeting and Dinner - https://coord.info/GCBTT63 - 5:30 pm
Midnight Madness Geocoin and Pathtag Swap - https://coord.info/GCBTM0M - 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 19th:
The Main event - IGO's Hike-n-Seek 2026 - https://coord.info/GCBKMBP 8:00 am
Iowa Geocaching Championships - 9:00 am--This event has been postponed. More information available soon! 🙂
Hike-n-Seek Poker Run! - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dinner served - 5:30 pm
Awards Ceremony - 6:30 pm
HNS 2026: A Night Under The Stars - https://coord.info/GCBRWZ6 8:00 pm
Bookmark list - https://www.geocaching.com/plan/lists/BMFX3RK
Sunday, September 20th:
HNS 2026: Farewell Breakfast - https://coord.info/GCBTJZA - 7:00 am
HNS 2026: CITO at Maytag Park - https://coord.info/GCBTHV6 - 9:30 AM
Looking for accomodations? We have some fine options for you! Two hotels are offering specials rates for our group:
* Newton Cobblestone Inn (641.275.9495--ask for the rate for the Iowa Geocacher's Group)
* Newton AmericInn by Wyndham - Please call 641-791-1160 to book the special rate and mention geocaching group
There is also a first come-first serve on-site camping area at the HQ for HnS...Call the Christian Conference Center for more details. (641.792.1266)
Additionally, there are many other camping options at Mariposa Park, Ashton-Wildwood Park, Rock Creek State Park, Quarry Springs Park, and
more!
