The Northern New Jersey cachers (NNJC) will be hosting a Geocaching 101 information seminar and optional Picnic in partnership with Stephens State Park.
Stephens State Park has 805 acres with many loop trails throughout the park. Named for Marsena P. and Augustus W. Stephens that donated 228 acres in 1937 along the Musconetcong river, for recreational purposes. The history goes back much further, as indicated by an old limestone kiln near the park office. Stephens State Park encompasses the remnants of a historical Morris Canal that was used to ship iron and coal across the state. When railroads were developed, the canal couldn’t compete and was abandoned.
OPTIONAL PICNIC: We will supply water for attendees, Please feel free to bring a lunch, and any beverage or food and snacks to share with you fellow Geocachers!
Date: SUNDAY ~ July 29, 2018
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
NNJC will instruct the basics needed to enjoy this eco-friendly sport including suggested equipment, the web site, how to search for a cache and types of caches. You will enjoy the thrill of the hunt but the real discovery is the countless locations of natural beauty and historical interest you will find that you never knew existed.
Meet and Greet ~ If you are a new geocacher or seasoned geocacher, come to meet and talk to your fellow geocachers! Come learn more about the sport of geocaching, learn rules for hiding a cache, get more out of your GPS, how to load pocket queries, learn about Travel Bugs, hear stories about favorite hikes and hides and share some of your experiences.
The Northern New Jersey Cachers, NNJC is about promoting a quality caching experience in Northern New Jersey. For information on The Northern New Jersey Cachers group you can visit: www.nnjc.org.
nnjc.org & metrogathering.org
Geocache Identification Permit Approval Number: SSP2018072901
Permit Expires on: 07/30/18