President's Message John Neale ~ Old Navy
Welcome to the exciting world of geocaching! On behalf of the officers of the Northern New Jersey Cachers (NNJC), a non-profit geocaching organization, we would like to invite you to look into and join our organization. The purpose of our organization is to promote, communicate and provide general information about the growing sport of geocaching in New Jersey.
We have included a new Log in / Registration tab for anyone interested in becoming member to join NNJC. Please see info on this page, and help support NNJC! THIS IS ALSO FOR ALL EXISTING MEMBERS, please register with your email information. We are a group, comprised of geocachers from all over the tri-state area with the common goal of enjoying quality geocaching in Northern New Jersey. Since 2005, NNJC has promoted this sport and helped bring together a community of people from all walks of life, and by providing resources to those just starting out! Through our NNJC website you can discover area meet and greets, caching events, milestones, popular caches, frequently asked questions and contacts for other cachers in your area. NNJC meets the First Monday of each month in Parsippany, everyone is welcome to attend the gathering. Whether geocaching becomes your hobby, sport, activity or obsession, we want to welcome you and offer any assistance we can, as you become part of our geocaching community. Membership is free join and become part of a local and tight-knit geocaching community with the same active interest of geocaching in New Jersey. Register at our Facebook and Instagram social media sites. All we ask, is that you spread the word about geocaching, and again welcome aboard! Also, make sure you add September 14th, 2019 to your calendar for the Metro Gathering Mega Event! We moved it earlier with the "Pirates of Port Royale" Theme. Lots information about the 2019 Mega can be found at Metrogathering.org ~ LINK If you have any questions, feel free to let us know on our Contact us page. Sincerely, John Neale, ~ "Old Navy" President ~ NNJC.org Metrogathering.org |
Monthly Meetings:
First Monday of the Month @ Fuddruckers 3159 Route 46 East Parsippany, NJ 07054 We are in the back room. 
Welcome to the new Log in / Registration (FREE) for anyone who wants to join and become a member of NNJC. This is also for existing "members" please register your information! By registering at the tab above you will become a member and receive email notifications of events, and the future newsletter!
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Memo from the President's desk
Happy New Year!
As 2018 comes to a close we reflect on another busy year for NNJC with Lots of NNJC Geocaching activities from Geo101's, picnics, Cito's, trail work and our 5th Metro Gathering MEGA event.
We partnered with Whittemore C.C.C. and developed an amazing Geotrail throughout their 180 acre property. In 2018 we also installed a New Autism awareness trail, there will be an official launch in the Spring of 2019. Watch for event details. See mention in the Black River Journal article below.
We had another record turnout at the 5th Annual MetroGathering.org Mega event, "The Witches of Salem" on 10/20/18. The Sanderson sisters were walking the village too! We also launched the 2nd annual "Golden Ticket" contest with 100 lucky finders received a limited Geocoin!
Look for the new "Caching Through the Snow" CTTS event coming in February 2019!
We will be hosting another public Geo101 presentation at the Kemmerer Library in Harding.
We are already developing the 2019 "Pirates of Port Royale" Mega event, watch for the 2019 "Golden Ticket" contest to begin in April!
We are looking to keep the NNJC website active with improvements and the return on NNJC featured caches, Geocaching Photos around news the area. See GeoElmo's International Film review video too.
NNJC continues to grow and making new partnerships with organizations to bring quality Geocaching programs to the community. Watch for some exciting developments in 2019!
As I reflect on the many achievements NNJC as accomplished over the years I thought its a good time to revisit the Cablevision TV Video below.
Happy Caching!
Cachers' Corner
Editor: Lynn Fernandez Lynn08
"Send us your stories about your geocaching experiences"
Revelation!
by Lynn8
When my friend started geocaching I was mortified. We’d stop in parking lots and lift light post boxes. We’d rustle around bushes. We’d rummage through planters. Wander through corporate parks searching under benches! I kept expecting to see police, security guards, or soccer moms squinting suspiciously at us. With each find my friend was ecstatic. I was cringing.
Then we went to Duke Farms in Hillsborough, NJ. They have two Geotrails: TALON and Duke Farms. At last, I thought, a place where no one is going to yell at me, ticket me or think I was an urban terrorist.
I grabbed a map of Duke Farms, the Geotrails flyer, went home, opened Google maps and started plugging in the co-ordinates. I noted the locations on my paper map. I wrote down observations from the satellite view (under big tree, close to that intersection). I broke it down into several small visits. (I really like the brownies in the café so it was sort of an excuse to keep going back.)
Duke Farm Geotrail Cache GC3E42F, is comprised of 11 caches. In the caches you will find a letter. Write it down, solve the puzzle on the flyer and when you return to the orientation center you will receive a Duke Farms path tag. You don't need to complete the Geotrails to enjoy the caches at the farm. Each cache details the history and significance of its location. The Hay Barn had burned down and a sculpture garden took up residency inside the stone walls. At the Orchid range you can stick your nose in the orchids. If you're there at the right time I can see the waterfalls spilling into the lake.
I can't tell you about the TALON Geotrail GC5YE2D. I haven't started it yet but I have it all mapped out!
You may walk the trails, rent or bring your own bike, There is no admission fee. For more information visit https://www.dukefarms.org/
Revelation!
by Lynn8
When my friend started geocaching I was mortified. We’d stop in parking lots and lift light post boxes. We’d rustle around bushes. We’d rummage through planters. Wander through corporate parks searching under benches! I kept expecting to see police, security guards, or soccer moms squinting suspiciously at us. With each find my friend was ecstatic. I was cringing.
Then we went to Duke Farms in Hillsborough, NJ. They have two Geotrails: TALON and Duke Farms. At last, I thought, a place where no one is going to yell at me, ticket me or think I was an urban terrorist.
I grabbed a map of Duke Farms, the Geotrails flyer, went home, opened Google maps and started plugging in the co-ordinates. I noted the locations on my paper map. I wrote down observations from the satellite view (under big tree, close to that intersection). I broke it down into several small visits. (I really like the brownies in the café so it was sort of an excuse to keep going back.)
Duke Farm Geotrail Cache GC3E42F, is comprised of 11 caches. In the caches you will find a letter. Write it down, solve the puzzle on the flyer and when you return to the orientation center you will receive a Duke Farms path tag. You don't need to complete the Geotrails to enjoy the caches at the farm. Each cache details the history and significance of its location. The Hay Barn had burned down and a sculpture garden took up residency inside the stone walls. At the Orchid range you can stick your nose in the orchids. If you're there at the right time I can see the waterfalls spilling into the lake.
I can't tell you about the TALON Geotrail GC5YE2D. I haven't started it yet but I have it all mapped out!
You may walk the trails, rent or bring your own bike, There is no admission fee. For more information visit https://www.dukefarms.org/
NNJC mentioned in Black River Journal ~ Whittemore article
(click on pages to read)
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Revisiting NNJC History:
This is the Cablevision TV video of the Northern New Jersey cachers, (NNJC )members presenting Geocaching and community service, filmed at the Great Swamp WaterShed Asso (GSWA), Conservation Management Area 5/7/12. |
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Check out the new NNJC eBay.com store for many available NNJC coins and pathtags!
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NNJC'S MEMBERS CORNER
PHOTO'S OF OUR MEMBERS ENJOYING LOCAL GEOCACHING!
The Sanderson Sisters roaming the Witches of Salem Mega village
ImSpider
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2018 Golden Ticket
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Stephan and Eric setting up the Tunnel Lab Cache!
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Geocaching International Film Festival 2018 in review
 Jon - GeoElmo and Mis Jenn at Geocaching HQ, Seattle Wa
This past November, almost 18,000 geocachers attended Geocaching International Film Festival events. From movie theater seats and living-room couches, geocachers all around the world celebrated the 16 GIFF finalist films.
This year HQ is excited to share a very special video created by geocacher and previous GIFF finalist, Geoelmo6000. He gathered and edited footage from this year’s film finalists and GIFF events to create this exclusive recap. Watch the film now: |
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EDITOR:
Ryan Hennigan
RyClops11
NNJC'S
Newest Featured Geocache
Newest Featured Geocache
"Bates TB Motel" (GC74RYB) is a top notch travel bug hotel located in Morris Plains, NJ. It was created and hidden by Fur007 in late April of 2017. Since then not only has it accumulated many well deserved favorite points, but it has even been awarded the "Five Bug Award" from "Travel Bug Hotels of America". The "Five Bug Award" is their highest rating available and the NNJC believes that "Bates TB Motel" has earned it! Make sure to check out this awesome Geocache on your next Geocaching adventure! Cache page LINK
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GEOCACHING PHOTOS AROUND THE COUNTRY
What do you come across while Geocaching?
We will feature your videos and photos of the interesting, unusual, strange and funny things or places you come across while out on your Geocaching adventure!
We will feature your videos and photos of the interesting, unusual, strange and funny things or places you come across while out on your Geocaching adventure!
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The Red Coats are coming ~ Link |
Guest Editor:
Stephan Szardenings
​RoxburyDevil
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My fellow geocachers, with 2018 coming to a close, I thought of a wonderful idea to share those
2018 memorable geocaches found during this past year that others may find that inspired you.The following list - include GC number, name, type of cache, where it was located, and why special.
1) GC1CYZC - American WWII Aircraft - B29 Super Fortress in Randolph, New Jersey. Puzzle Cache. This was culmination of finding 23 geocaches in the series to find a whopper of an ammo can! Great history on the cache pages!
2) GC2HN2H - Raiders of the Lost Cache in Mannheim, PA
Traditional Cache. Probably one of the most favorited geocaches on the east coast. Just plain fun!
3) GC3JAY4 - Tin Man just northeast of Albany, NY. Traditional cache. Great workmanship. Theme geocache. CO a great guy if you meet him.
4) GC6KFT3 - History at the Lenox Library in Lenox, MA. Puzzle Cache. Awesome old, historical library. Fun field puzzle stages inside of the library!
5) GC7B840 - US History: Saratoga Monument & Victory Woods, in Saratoga NY. Virtual cache. National historical monument. One of the tallest obelisks in NE. Lots of history, and park personnel will give you a tour! And you get to climb to the top!
6) GC650VC - Indian Echo Caverns, near Hershey, PA. Earth cache. Privately owned caverns that provide guided tours. Very nice. Especially on a hot summer day!
Stephan Szardenings
RoxburyDevil
2018 memorable geocaches found during this past year that others may find that inspired you.The following list - include GC number, name, type of cache, where it was located, and why special.
1) GC1CYZC - American WWII Aircraft - B29 Super Fortress in Randolph, New Jersey. Puzzle Cache. This was culmination of finding 23 geocaches in the series to find a whopper of an ammo can! Great history on the cache pages!
2) GC2HN2H - Raiders of the Lost Cache in Mannheim, PA
Traditional Cache. Probably one of the most favorited geocaches on the east coast. Just plain fun!
3) GC3JAY4 - Tin Man just northeast of Albany, NY. Traditional cache. Great workmanship. Theme geocache. CO a great guy if you meet him.
4) GC6KFT3 - History at the Lenox Library in Lenox, MA. Puzzle Cache. Awesome old, historical library. Fun field puzzle stages inside of the library!
5) GC7B840 - US History: Saratoga Monument & Victory Woods, in Saratoga NY. Virtual cache. National historical monument. One of the tallest obelisks in NE. Lots of history, and park personnel will give you a tour! And you get to climb to the top!
6) GC650VC - Indian Echo Caverns, near Hershey, PA. Earth cache. Privately owned caverns that provide guided tours. Very nice. Especially on a hot summer day!
Stephan Szardenings
RoxburyDevil
Ordering a new pathtag this year?
Please consider choosing the NNJC back during your back selection. This is a fund raiser and proceeds will go to support NNJC!
Samples are shown in different metals.
NNJC Car Magnets
Join and become a member of NNJC
We now have a new Log in / Registration tab for anyone who wants the join NNJC and become a member. This is also for existing "members" please register your information! After you register you will then receive an email and become a member. Please note this email will be within a week or sooner.
As a member you will receive email notifications of events, and the future newsletter! You will also gain access to NNJC's "members only" area of the website.(under development)
We now have a new Log in / Registration tab for anyone who wants the join NNJC and become a member. This is also for existing "members" please register your information! After you register you will then receive an email and become a member. Please note this email will be within a week or sooner.
As a member you will receive email notifications of events, and the future newsletter! You will also gain access to NNJC's "members only" area of the website.(under development)
WEBSITE IMPROVEMENTS
We are working on many improvements to the NNJC website and are always looking for volunteers! If you would like to join and volunteer some time to assist with website development, content, photos, articles, newsletter, we could use your help!
Please submit through the contact us link!
We are working on many improvements to the NNJC website and are always looking for volunteers! If you would like to join and volunteer some time to assist with website development, content, photos, articles, newsletter, we could use your help!
Please submit through the contact us link!
NNJC Newsletter
We are planning on implementing a new updated newsletter in 2019 to keep you updated on many exciting NNJC events and features.
We ask you to become involved and submit your stories, photos and we'll include them each month! We are also working on enhancing the NNJC membership with better communications, and information.
We are planning on implementing a new updated newsletter in 2019 to keep you updated on many exciting NNJC events and features.
We ask you to become involved and submit your stories, photos and we'll include them each month! We are also working on enhancing the NNJC membership with better communications, and information.
NNJC EVENTS, ROAD TRIPS& TRAVELS
Check out the NNJC Calendar for updates on future events, road trips and travels. We are always working on many great adventures for our members, friends and families. We are now working on our 2019 Calendar, let us know if you have an idea for an event or travel. Please send in your photo's!
