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 FREE member to join NNJC. We are a group, comprised of geocachers from all over the tri-state area with the common goal of enjoying quality geocaching throughout 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! We had our 6th annual Metro Gathering Mega Event on September 14th, 2019 with the "Pirates of Port Royale" Theme. See Metrogathering.org ~ LINK The 2021 Metro Gathering ~ NJ's American Revolution Event ***NEW DATE & LOCATION*** AUGUST 7 TH, 2021 Also see the 2021 Golden Ticket contest which has started at metrogathering.org. 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 NJPatriots.com (no live yet) |
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Monthly Meetings:
First Monday of the Month @ Fuddruckers 3159 Route 46 East Parsippany, NJ 07054 We are in the back room. Find us on FACEBOOK link HERE 
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
Greetings,
NNJC was busy with many events throughout 2019 which lead up to the 6th annual Mega Event at Waterloo Village in September 2019. The 2020 Mega event location was to move to East Jersey Old Town village, but unfortunately was cancelled due to Covad-19.
As 2020 was a very difficult and different year we are getting through it, as we are trying to get back to a more normal time in 2021 as the vaccines arrive on the scene soon.
We launched the exciting new New Jersey American Revolution Geocache Trail on 10/24/2020 at the Historic Dey Mansion. cache page here.
This new passport program will take you on an amazing and historic journey across New Jersey! We have a new dedicated website NJPATRIOTS.ORG Many of our promotional material stated .com which was an unfortunate error.
Unfortunately the 2020 pandemic has changed life as we know it with social distancing and quarantine. Events around the world have been cancelled for safety. With much frustration The Metro Gathering Mega ~ American Revolution was cancelled August 2020 and rescheduled to August 7th 2021. Hope to see you there!
Be Safe,
John Neale SAR
Old Navy
NNJC was busy with many events throughout 2019 which lead up to the 6th annual Mega Event at Waterloo Village in September 2019. The 2020 Mega event location was to move to East Jersey Old Town village, but unfortunately was cancelled due to Covad-19.
As 2020 was a very difficult and different year we are getting through it, as we are trying to get back to a more normal time in 2021 as the vaccines arrive on the scene soon.
We launched the exciting new New Jersey American Revolution Geocache Trail on 10/24/2020 at the Historic Dey Mansion. cache page here.
This new passport program will take you on an amazing and historic journey across New Jersey! We have a new dedicated website NJPATRIOTS.ORG Many of our promotional material stated .com which was an unfortunate error.
Unfortunately the 2020 pandemic has changed life as we know it with social distancing and quarantine. Events around the world have been cancelled for safety. With much frustration The Metro Gathering Mega ~ American Revolution was cancelled August 2020 and rescheduled to August 7th 2021. Hope to see you there!
Be Safe,
John Neale SAR
Old Navy
CITO - Social Distancing Style
Great turnout on 4/17/21 for the "CITO - Social Distancing Style" at Warren Township Recreation Department hosted by Beaglebrigade4 - GC985XJ A very well organized and quality CITO event!
https://www.geocaching.com/.../GC985XJ_cito-social...
Introducing:
The New Jersey
American Revolution Geo-trail
@
njpatriots.org
(live 10/24/20)
We launched!
The New Jersey American Revolution Geo Trail
at the Historic Dey Mansion in Wayne NJ
10/24/2020
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click image to open and read
We will embrace New Jersey’s American Revolutionary War history with an exciting launch of a
"The New Jersey American Revolution Geo Trail"
New Jersey held a key geographical position between New York City and Philadelphia as George Washington and the armies were in or crossing New Jersey throughout the war.
The Geo Trail will showcase this history.
"We have partnered with many historic locations, CrossroadsNJ, National and State parks, Counties, Townships and many historic friends groups. The goal is to showcase important historic locations pertaining to the American Revolution. We currently have 76 Geocache locations, some examples are as follows; Fort Lee Historic Park, The Old Barracks in Trenton, Morven Governors mansion in Princeton, Washingtons HQ National park at Morristown and Washingtons HQ at The Dey Mansion in Wayne, The Hermitage, The White Hill Mansion, Monmouth and Princeton battlefields, as well as the heritage foundation’s five Generals houses". John Neale.
Participants will log onto the new dedicated website NJPatriots.com (not live yet) print a passport to locations, 100 who complete the Geo Trail will receive a custom Geocoin, limited to 100 coins!
Thank you to: Crossroads of the American Revolution
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"The New Jersey American Revolution Geo Trail"
New Jersey held a key geographical position between New York City and Philadelphia as George Washington and the armies were in or crossing New Jersey throughout the war.
The Geo Trail will showcase this history.
"We have partnered with many historic locations, CrossroadsNJ, National and State parks, Counties, Townships and many historic friends groups. The goal is to showcase important historic locations pertaining to the American Revolution. We currently have 76 Geocache locations, some examples are as follows; Fort Lee Historic Park, The Old Barracks in Trenton, Morven Governors mansion in Princeton, Washingtons HQ National park at Morristown and Washingtons HQ at The Dey Mansion in Wayne, The Hermitage, The White Hill Mansion, Monmouth and Princeton battlefields, as well as the heritage foundation’s five Generals houses". John Neale.
Participants will log onto the new dedicated website NJPatriots.com (not live yet) print a passport to locations, 100 who complete the Geo Trail will receive a custom Geocoin, limited to 100 coins!
Thank you to: Crossroads of the American Revolution
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NNJC STORE NOW OPEN!
We have opened up the NNJC store which has the new limited "20th Anniversary geocoin" as well as other coins, tags and logo items. Please keeping mind this is a fundraiser which helps support NNJC, so we can continue to put on events and offer many giveaways. We prefer to not ship as we can deliver your items to the local events. But we are open to accommodate requests for an added S&H fee
A call for volunteers!
Interested in becoming a more involved and active member of NNJC? We are always looking for volunteers to help with many areas of the club. We are currently running 3 websites, this as our main site, then the Mega and new American Revolution sites. If interested in contributing content, photos, features, stories, fun geocaches or getting more involved with easy editing, we are looking for you!
No commitments, you can do as much or little as you choose. The more folks contribute the better.
Please contact me. John Old Navy
No commitments, you can do as much or little as you choose. The more folks contribute the better.
Please contact me. John Old Navy
"20th Anniversary of Geocaching Geocoin"
With the lack of "20th Anniversary of Geocaching" celebrations we are offering to celebrate by producing a 20th anniversary trackable Geocoin!
Would you support NNJC by purchasing this 20th Anniversary trackable 3D Geocoin?
This cool "convex" shaped 3D antique gold metal design gives "Mother Earth" lots of depth with transparent blue water background and simple features.
UPDATE:THE COINS WILL ARRIVE in September, THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO
PURCHASE IN THE STORE!
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT NNJC.
Would you support NNJC by purchasing this 20th Anniversary trackable 3D Geocoin?
This cool "convex" shaped 3D antique gold metal design gives "Mother Earth" lots of depth with transparent blue water background and simple features.
UPDATE:THE COINS WILL ARRIVE in September, THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO
PURCHASE IN THE STORE!
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT NNJC.
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Metal dies ready for production
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June 2020 FTF Magazine Spotlight!
For informations on the Metro Gathering Mega, visit the website HERE (https://www.metrogathering.org)
The New Jersey American Revolution Geocoin for the first 100 participants who complete the requirement!
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A glimpse of The New Jersey American Revolution
Geo-trail Locations
too more photos @ njpatriots.org
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NNJC gives back to the Community
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A Cuddle of Cachers
Bad weather didn’t stop a cuddle of geocachers from huddling in the Gazebo at Mountain Way Park on October 20. Ryclops’ event, Afternoon in the Park GC8E00C, went on despite the cold and drizzle. Fortified by snacks and warm apple cider, 29 geocachers descended on the gazebo, squished together, ate food, chatted about geocaching, swapped trackables and a few brave souls went in search of geocaches. Thank you Ryan for hosting another fun event! Visit the event page to see all the photos and read the logs. GC8E00C
2019-2020 Hunting Season!
As if we don’t have enough to worry about: mosquitoes, ticks, poison ivy, snakes, muggles, falling off the sides of cliffs-- it’s hunting season! As I was searching for hunting schedules I found this extremely useful webpage on njhiking.com
This webpage covers all of New Jersey: https://www.njhiking.com/hiking-nj-during-hunting-season/. I would recommend reviewing it before leaving on your next trip into the woods.
Also, remember to wear bright colors especially blaze orange. You don’t want to mistaken for a deer.
Here’s another article with more suggestions during hunting season: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2013/09/24/hiking-hunting-season-safety-tips/2854437/.
Keep safe out there!
This webpage covers all of New Jersey: https://www.njhiking.com/hiking-nj-during-hunting-season/. I would recommend reviewing it before leaving on your next trip into the woods.
Also, remember to wear bright colors especially blaze orange. You don’t want to mistaken for a deer.
Here’s another article with more suggestions during hunting season: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2013/09/24/hiking-hunting-season-safety-tips/2854437/.
Keep safe out there!
4th Annual GIFF At The Movies - 2019 Edition!
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Group Photo
The international geocaching community captured many geocaching moments for the 2019 GIFF Event.
From November 7-17, 2019, thousands of geocachers will take part in a global geocaching movie event.
The GIFF 2019 event at Ridgewood NJ movie theater showed a movie reel containing an hour of carefully selected finalist films made by geocachers, for geocachers. Many attendees from the Tri-State and even Germany attended at Jon hosted his 4th annual GIF Event!
Thanks Jon, GeoElmo6000 for putting together the 2019 Geocaching International Film Festival (link) Saturday 10/9/19 in Ridgewood, NJ.
From November 7-17, 2019, thousands of geocachers will take part in a global geocaching movie event.
The GIFF 2019 event at Ridgewood NJ movie theater showed a movie reel containing an hour of carefully selected finalist films made by geocachers, for geocachers. Many attendees from the Tri-State and even Germany attended at Jon hosted his 4th annual GIF Event!
Thanks Jon, GeoElmo6000 for putting together the 2019 Geocaching International Film Festival (link) Saturday 10/9/19 in Ridgewood, NJ.
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The September 14th, 2019 metro gathering mega team in sailled into the old village of Port Royale and look for Pirate treasure! see Metrogathering.org Link
Visit our event's cache page for pictures!
The Pirates of Port Royale Geocoin were a hit with all the pirates with an amazing real sandy beach!
Coins still are available.The coin was designed by Old Navy.
Thank you for your support!
These awesome Geocoins ARE still available for sale! If interested please "contact Us" tab!
Visit our event's cache page for pictures!
The Pirates of Port Royale Geocoin were a hit with all the pirates with an amazing real sandy beach!
Coins still are available.The coin was designed by Old Navy.
Thank you for your support!
These awesome Geocoins ARE still available for sale! If interested please "contact Us" tab!
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ARRRRRR, I DO !!!
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Afternoon Adventure: New Vernon, NJ
by Lynn8
Looking for a geocaching adventure with your children or grandchildren? Check out Historic New Vernon, NJ, in Harding Township. This small village contains 11 geocaches within a 2 mile radius. The two puzzle caches (GC163AK, GC3QF0Y) have a difficulty of 2.0 and it might be better to print them out and solve them ahead of time on a rainy day.
Come prepared for the letterbox (GC3QF0Y) with your stamp and stamp book. Please read the cache page, as the final is only available during certain hours.
Learn more about New Vernon’s history on the Downtown/Main Street USA: New Vernon cache (GC1567Z).
Bring a picnic lunch or visit the local bistro and don’t forget to take a walk around Bayne Park to collect a cluster of smileys.
Looking for a geocaching adventure with your children or grandchildren? Check out Historic New Vernon, NJ, in Harding Township. This small village contains 11 geocaches within a 2 mile radius. The two puzzle caches (GC163AK, GC3QF0Y) have a difficulty of 2.0 and it might be better to print them out and solve them ahead of time on a rainy day.
Come prepared for the letterbox (GC3QF0Y) with your stamp and stamp book. Please read the cache page, as the final is only available during certain hours.
Learn more about New Vernon’s history on the Downtown/Main Street USA: New Vernon cache (GC1567Z).
Bring a picnic lunch or visit the local bistro and don’t forget to take a walk around Bayne Park to collect a cluster of smileys.
The World Culinary Cruise Number 82 and counting!
FTF magazine By Dkeato
MetsFanInNJ reaches 4K Milestone!
Congratulations to MetsFanInNJ on his 4,000 find!
It was a great week all around for Joe.
Here is his report:
A week of caching milestones:
- Found a Golden Ticket last Monday
- Dropped a 2005 trackable to its final destination on Wednesday
- Logged my 4000th find at the First Monday meeting tonight
Thanks to Jen Kaufmann for the surprise party favors
It was a great week all around for Joe.
Here is his report:
A week of caching milestones:
- Found a Golden Ticket last Monday
- Dropped a 2005 trackable to its final destination on Wednesday
- Logged my 4000th find at the First Monday meeting tonight
Thanks to Jen Kaufmann for the surprise party favors
Tick, Tick, Ticks!
Yes it’s that time of year again: Tick Season. We’ve already had several sightings. (Including one crawling on my jeans last weekend!)
You will need to protect yourself and your family and friends. I won’t bore you with an article on what they look like, or how to remove them, or prevent getting them. I’ll let others do that for me.
Here’s an article from the CDC. (Park and grabs are looking better and better!)
Here’s more from MedicineNet. (I may never go out into the woods again!)
There are many sites that review insect repellents. This looks like a good place to start: Consumer reports. (Geez, I wish they’d stop showing those super-magnified tick pictures!)
Many of the major outdoor companies, (Orvis, Cabellas, REI, etc.) now sell clothing that is already permeated with insect repellent. (I think I just received a 25% off coupon from Orvis…)
Happy Scratching um--Caching!
You will need to protect yourself and your family and friends. I won’t bore you with an article on what they look like, or how to remove them, or prevent getting them. I’ll let others do that for me.
Here’s an article from the CDC. (Park and grabs are looking better and better!)
Here’s more from MedicineNet. (I may never go out into the woods again!)
There are many sites that review insect repellents. This looks like a good place to start: Consumer reports. (Geez, I wish they’d stop showing those super-magnified tick pictures!)
Many of the major outdoor companies, (Orvis, Cabellas, REI, etc.) now sell clothing that is already permeated with insect repellent. (I think I just received a 25% off coupon from Orvis…)
Happy Scratching um--Caching!
What's the Golden Ticket Contest?
By DisneyDork323
As a way to promote our upcoming 2019 Metro Gathering – Pirates of Port Royale Mega Event and give back to the local geocaching community, NNJC gives away 100 geocoins to all the lucky finders. “Golden Ticket Treasure Maps” are hidden in geocaches in the tristate area, clues are posted regarding the names of those caches on our website.
Some people find them by figuring out the clues and some happen to get lucky and find them randomly while caching.
There are a few wild goose chases but that’s what makes it a challenge.
Let us know you are coming by posting a will attend on the cache page.
As a way to promote our upcoming 2019 Metro Gathering – Pirates of Port Royale Mega Event and give back to the local geocaching community, NNJC gives away 100 geocoins to all the lucky finders. “Golden Ticket Treasure Maps” are hidden in geocaches in the tristate area, clues are posted regarding the names of those caches on our website.
Some people find them by figuring out the clues and some happen to get lucky and find them randomly while caching.
There are a few wild goose chases but that’s what makes it a challenge.
Let us know you are coming by posting a will attend on the cache page.
Featured Cache
Tweet, Tweet!
This recently published cache caught my eye: Tweet, Tweet GC8313 by Ultrasound69. As stated, it is a park and grab, but really you will want to explore the contents and admire the craftsmanship. Please read the hint. It explains how to carefully open this cache. While you’re in the area, check out her other caches in the nearby park.
I reached out to Ultrasound69 and asked her a couple of questions:
Lynn8: How long have you been Geocaching?
Ultrasound69: I started Geocaching July of 2018.
Lynn8: How did you find out about Geocaching?
Ultrasound69: My father is a cacher and got me interested in it and took me out on my first day of caching!
Lynn8: Why did you decide to create geocaches?
Ultrasound69: I decided to start creating caches because I like the creativity of it. Which is why none of my caches are the same.
Lynn8: Where do you get your inspirations from?
Ultrasound69: I get some of my ideas from the internet and some from my own head!
Thank you for answering my questions and all those inventive caches!
This recently published cache caught my eye: Tweet, Tweet GC8313 by Ultrasound69. As stated, it is a park and grab, but really you will want to explore the contents and admire the craftsmanship. Please read the hint. It explains how to carefully open this cache. While you’re in the area, check out her other caches in the nearby park.
I reached out to Ultrasound69 and asked her a couple of questions:
Lynn8: How long have you been Geocaching?
Ultrasound69: I started Geocaching July of 2018.
Lynn8: How did you find out about Geocaching?
Ultrasound69: My father is a cacher and got me interested in it and took me out on my first day of caching!
Lynn8: Why did you decide to create geocaches?
Ultrasound69: I decided to start creating caches because I like the creativity of it. Which is why none of my caches are the same.
Lynn8: Where do you get your inspirations from?
Ultrasound69: I get some of my ideas from the internet and some from my own head!
Thank you for answering my questions and all those inventive caches!
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2019 Cache In Trash Out
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It's CITO season! Thanks to all the volunteers who participated in the 2019 CITO events, picking up the trash and repairing trails! We had several opportunities in Central and Northern New Jersey.
March 30:
GC83R86 Metro CITI, Warinanco Park Elizabeth, Union County.
April 27:
GC83B88 DealaMan Park CITO Trail Maintenance. Dealaman Park is located in Warren, Somerset County.
GC83KQK 13th High Mountain Earth Day. This is located in High Mountain Reserve Park, Wayne, Passaic County.
May 4:
GC84TMC Whittmore CITO & Picnic. Whittmore CCC is located in Oldwick, Hunterdon County.
March 30:
GC83R86 Metro CITI, Warinanco Park Elizabeth, Union County.
April 27:
GC83B88 DealaMan Park CITO Trail Maintenance, Warren, Somerset County.
April 27: GC83KQK 13th High Mountain Earth Day. Wayne, Passaic County
May 4:
GC84TMC Whittmore CITO & Picnic, Oldwick, Hunterdon County.
Recent 2019 NNJC Events
CrAzY cAcHeRs Unite - Late Night Diner Run! 3/2/19
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Another Night Owl event hosted by RyClops11.
This (hopefully annual) event was well attended by approximately 20 North, Central, and even some South Jersey cachers (who drove 130 miles to get there). The upstairs dining room was packed with friends, food, Geochat, TB drops and TB discoveries. Let's not forget the door prizes: Geocoin, Magnetic Key Holder and a Travel Bug. All supplied by our favorite night time host. Thank you, Ryan, for another fun filled event! |
Caching Through The Snow 14 ~ 2/24/19
After a 2 year hiatus, this annual event has been revived. The “Winter Picnic” was held at the Great Swamp Watershed Association's 73 acre Conservation Management Area (CMA) just off Harter Road in Morristown. There was more mud than snow but the mushy terrain did not stop the 40+ attendees from enjoying a campfire (complete with S’mores!), tasty hot cocoa, a geocache cake, and other treats. Everyone took home an NNJC bookmark created by 2nd Cup, Pip$queek and Speedy#1.
Roxbury Devil contributed to the fun with a St Patrick’s trivia game and he provided the prizes! Several new caches were published during our event and a large group headed out in a race for the FTFs. (Ok, really, it was a group thing. There was no pushing or shoving. Everyone shared the FTF. )
There might not have been a lot of snow but there was a lot of fun!
Thank you, Debbie Smith and Jen Kaufmann for all the event planning.
Roxbury Devil contributed to the fun with a St Patrick’s trivia game and he provided the prizes! Several new caches were published during our event and a large group headed out in a race for the FTFs. (Ok, really, it was a group thing. There was no pushing or shoving. Everyone shared the FTF. )
There might not have been a lot of snow but there was a lot of fun!
Thank you, Debbie Smith and Jen Kaufmann for all the event planning.
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Welcome New GeoCachers!
February 23, the Kemmerer Library in Harding Township held an Introduction to Geocaching session presented by our president, John Neale (aka Old Navy). Approximately, 25 people attended this informational event including a local Girl Scout Troop. They were preparing to earn their Geocaching Badge. This is not a simple task. They have to complete 5 requirements:
1. Learn about geocaching
2. Learn to use a GPS
3. SWAG
4. Go caching!
5. Trackables
The presentation covered some of the requirements: the history of geocaching, how the satellites work, what are trackables, how to access the Geocaching Website and how to use the GPS. The troop applied this knowledge and immediately jumped into a Geocaching adventure. They found the library cache, solved the nearby puzzle cache, and discovered 3 additional caches in Bayne Park. They found SWAG, a trackable and earned their badge!
Special thanks to Speedy#1, Pip$queak, 2ndCup, and Chrmdome for placing two new caches in the park to add to fun!
1. Learn about geocaching
2. Learn to use a GPS
3. SWAG
4. Go caching!
5. Trackables
The presentation covered some of the requirements: the history of geocaching, how the satellites work, what are trackables, how to access the Geocaching Website and how to use the GPS. The troop applied this knowledge and immediately jumped into a Geocaching adventure. They found the library cache, solved the nearby puzzle cache, and discovered 3 additional caches in Bayne Park. They found SWAG, a trackable and earned their badge!
Special thanks to Speedy#1, Pip$queak, 2ndCup, and Chrmdome for placing two new caches in the park to add to fun!
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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 Farms 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 you 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 Farms 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 you 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 IN THE NEWS
Geocaching: Get outside for a tech treasure hunt
Michele S. Byers published Northjersey.com Feb. 25, 2019
Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Geocaching began in 2000 when GPS coordinates for the first documented cache location in Oregon were posted online. Nearly two decades later, more than 3 million active geocaches are hidden around the world and published on websites.
New Jersey alone has thousands! Some parks even have dedicated geocache trails, like the one created by the Northern New Jersey Cachers club at the Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary and Arts Center in Tewksbury Township.
New Jersey alone has thousands! Some parks even have dedicated geocache trails, like the one created by the Northern New Jersey Cachers club at the Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary and Arts Center in Tewksbury Township.
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
We had another record turnout at the 5th Annual MetroGathering.org Mega event, "The Witches of Salem" on 10/20/18. We also launched the 2nd annual "Golden Ticket" contest with 100 lucky finders received a limited Geocoin!
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.(NOTE: This area is still 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.(NOTE: This area is still 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 looking to implement a new updated newsletter to keep you updated on many exciting NNJC events and features.
We can't do this without you! 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 looking to implement a new updated newsletter to keep you updated on many exciting NNJC events and features.
We can't do this without you! 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 photos!
