New Info Posted About Geocacheing in May

The Amazing County Treasure Hunt, Caching in on Scenery will be held Saturday, May 15th.
Discover the "hidden jewels" of Roanoke County and Geocache your way to some amazing "gems."Whether you’re an experienced geocacher or new to this fun hobby, you’re invited to wind your way through the countryside picking up gems to add to your team’s bounty. Travel by vehicle and on foot to some of the most beloved spots in Roanoke County using a handheld GPS to guide your way. This FREE event will begin at Roanoke County’s Garst Mill Park (2599 Willowlawn Street, Roanoke VA 24018). The event will run from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM. Registration will run from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM. A limited number of GPS units will be available to those who do not bring their own and a $150 deposit will be required for their use. Deposit can be either a personal check or cash and will be returned upon the safe return of the GPS unit. Instruction on how to operate the units will be held at 11:00 AM (a geocaching tutorial is also available at www.geocaching.com).
Scenic and /or historic sites within Roanoke County will be the destinations for this second annual treasure hunt. Longitudes and latitudes will be given and you will have from noon until 5 PM to complete the treasure hunt. We strongly suggest there be two people per car, (at least one navigator). All participants will end up at Camp Roanoke for a final tallying of scores and prizes. Everyone must return no later than 5 PM on event day. Entry form, pre-registration information, day of registration information and further details will be posted on our website. You can also give us a call at 540-387-6078 ext 251. The Amazing Treasure Hunt is an event of Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism with media support from the Roanoke Star-Sentinel. For more information and complete details call 540-387-6078.
Pre-register in advance now! Download the form below and email to Wendi Schultz at wschultz@roanokecountyva,gov. Or call 387-6078 x251 for more information. Download a registration form on our website.