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Nominate the April 2015 Geocacher of the Month

30. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

This month's nominees for the very special Geocacher of the Month award take the geocaching cake for their contributions to the game we love. Among them are a geocaching event organizer extraordinaire, the founders of a popular geocaching trivia series, and a maker of intricate and clever wooden caches. The earned, never for sale, Geocacher of the Month Geocoin. The decision won't be easy. Luckily, we have you to help. Post your vote below and let us know who you think should take home the earned, never for sale, Geocacher of the Month Geocoin (at left). March 2015 Geocacher of the Month, Schlurie Although all the nominees will receive prizes, the featured Geocacher of the Month will receive the exclusive special edition Geocoin, a Geocacher of the Month hat and a profile icon. They'll also receive a certificate that recognizes their contributions, signed by two of the founders of Geocaching.com. Schlurie was the March 2015 Geocacher of the Month. Of Schlurie, Geo-Tootles says, “There are lots of cachers outside in the woods, searching for caches, for great and for special moments. But without having creative owners these experiences would be reduced to a minimum. Schlurie spent months of crafting new hides, this time with an incredible range of different bird-houses to let cachers smile and especially children laugh.” Now it's your turn to decide which geocacher should be further recognized. Read the profiles of this month's three nominees, and write a supportive comment below this post describing why you think this person should be recognized. A panel from Geocaching HQ will then use your comments to help guide the decision of which geocacher is awarded the Geocacher of the Month honor. Here are your nominees for April 2015 Geocacher of the Month. Zugführer hoosiersunshine & FailedApparatus Marchand de cailloux Comment below to tell us who you think should be the April 2015 Geocacher of the Month. Know an outstanding geocacher who should be recognized? Nominate them for next month's award! [...]

Du bist nur noch Stunden entfernt von einem neuen Souvenir!

25. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Freu Dich über 15 Jahre Geocaching Der 2. Mai steht für den 15. Jahrestag, an dem Geocaching begann. Geh raus und finde irgendeinen Geocache, um das spezielle 15-Jahre-Geocaching-Souvenir zu erhalten. Außerdem finde heraus, was Deine Geocaching-Mission für den Sommer sein wird. Mit der neuen Suchroutine haben wir drei bisherige Funktionen zusammengefasst, um die Suche nach dem Geocache, den Du finden willst und mit dem Du ein Souvenir erhalten kannst, mit einem Klick zu vereinfachen. Klick einfach die Box, um ein Event in der Nähe zu finden, den ältesten Geocache in Deiner Nähe oder die Geocaches mit den meisten Favoritenpunkte im Umkreis. Probier es gleich mal aus. [...]

Mach Dich bereit! Aktionsreiche Wochenenden stehen bevor!

18. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

In den nächsten zwei Wochen: CITO-Wochenende und 15 Jahre Geocaching Vom 24.-27. April treffen sich Geocacher aus aller Welt bei Events, um die Landschaft zu säubern, Bäume zu pflanzen oder eingewanderte Arten zu entfernen und ein Souvenir zu bekommen. Suche im Eventkalender nach CITO-Events in Deiner Umgebung. Vergiss Dein “Will Attend”-Log nicht, damit die Organisatoren wissen, dass Du kommst. Finde ein CITO-Event in Deiner Nähe Nächstes Wochenende feiert Geocaching am 2. Mai seinen 15. Jahrestag. Geh raus und suche einen Geocache – einen beliebigen Geocache – und Du erhälst das 15 Jahre-Geocaching-Souvenir. Außerdem kannst Du Deine Geocaching-Mission für den Sommer entdecken. Finde einen Geocache in Deiner Nähe [...]

And the March 2015 Geocacher of the Month is…

16. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

The time has come. Earlier this month, three outstanding geocachers were nominated for March 2015's Geocacher of the Month award. A winner has been chosen, but first, let's take a look at the nominees. Schlurie is famous in Rheinland-Pfalz for creating fun and inspiring geocache hides. His particular specialty is birdhouse caches, which have generated a lot of “WOW” moments for geocachers over the years. Fivebales is a geocaching team from Idaho, whose behind-the-scenes work for an amazing annual Mega Event and their local geocaching organization has gone a long way in strengthening the local geocaching community. chuck80196 is always willing to help another geocacher out, and if you know him he is probably number one on your PAF (Phone A Friend) list. He has over 880 FTFs (first-t0-finds) and of late holds back to allow others the chance to get their first FTF…especially if he has already gotten his geocache for the day. Although it's tough, there has to be a winner. Say congratulations to the March 2015 Geocacher of the Month, Schlurie! Our March 2015 Geocacher of the Month is based in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Schlurie sets an incredible example as a geocacher maker, maintainer, and finder. His contributions to the local geocaching community are best described by local geocachers, like Geo-Tootles, who sing his praises: “There are lots of cachers outside in the woods, searching for caches, for great and for special moments. But without having creative owners these experiences would be reduced to a minimum. Schlurie spent months of crafting new hides, this time with an incredible range of different bird-houses to let cachers smile and especially children laugh. Next to that he had to organize everything else with the local forestry commision office to determine the spots for placing the hides. All that time he could have spent for searching caches by himself, but statistic seem not important for him, much more important is giving other cachers a great time during their trips. Being that unselfish is the reason for my wholehearted vote. And even if he will not be decorated with this little award … every single cacher in our area will know exactly that he will look forward to the next Schlurie-caches.” Schlurie's birdhouse geocaches have garnered a lot of attention (and favorite points) from geocachers far and wide. One needs only to read the last few logs on his cache, “VHT 11 schlüsselfertiges Mehrfamilienhaus,” to get a sense of how carefully crafted his hides are. This particular cache earned 75 favorite points in less than two months. As a geocache finder, Schlurie goes to great lengths — and heights — to sign a logbook. He's found a whopping 440 T5 (terrain 5) geocaches. In recognition of his contributions to geocaching, Schlurie will receive a prize package from Geocaching HQ, which includes the earned, never-for-sale, Geocacher of the Month geocoin. Send your congratulations to Schlurie! The earned, never for sale, Geocacher of the Month Geocoin. If you know an outstanding geocacher who should be considered for the honor next month, simply fill out this webform. You'll need to include the following information: Your name, the name of your nominee, their username A picture of the nominee Description (200 or more words) explaining why he or she deserves to be the Featured Geocacher of the Month Please inform your nominee that you have submitted them for the award. Once Geocaching HQ has received the nominations, we will choose the top candidates and post them on the blog. You will then get a chance to champion your favorite. Our goal is to involve the entire geocaching community in this process so that we might learn from each other. [...]

Jetzt schlägt die Stunde der Geocache-Owner!

14. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Du hast Deinen ersten Geocache versteckt. Und wie geht es weiter? Geschafft! Du hast den coolsten, kreativsten Geocache aller Zeiten versteckt und alle Richtlinien eingehalten, nicht wahr? Na, damit endet der Spaß aber noch nicht. Als Geocache-Owner bist Du verantwortlich dafür, Deinen Geocache zu warten und kontinuierlich zu betreuen. Deswegen ist das Verstecken bloß der Anfang Deiner Karriere als Geocache-Owner. Lies diese 9 Tipps zur kontinuierlichen Betreuung des coolsten und kreativsten Geocaches aller Zeiten. Um weitere Informationen darüber zu erhalten, wie man einen Geocache versteckt oder ein Event veranstaltet, schau Dir die neue Seite dazu an. Danach nimm an diesem Quiz teil, um Dein Fachwissen zu testen. [...]

Das gocacher-Premieren-Event: Es geht auch ohne Statistikpunkt

12. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Das Procedere für Events in der Geocaching-Community ist normalerweise nahezu standardisiert und umfasst die verschiedensten Aspekte zwischen Location-Suche und Listing-Veröffentlichung. Dass es dabei zu dem ein oder anderen Problem kommen kann, ist kein Geheimnis. Es geht aber auch anders und … Weiterlesen → [...]

If you build it, they will cache. — “1988 Field of Dreams” (GC359Z4) — Geocache der Woche

10. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

If you build it, they will cache. Photo by geocacher RVtrvlkids Geocache Name: “1988 Field of Dreams” (GC359Z4) Difficulty/Terrain Rating: 1.5/1.5 Why this is the Geocache of the Week: There are quite a few geocaches hidden at movie sets around the world, including the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. To celebrate the beginning of the 2015 Major League Baseball season in the United States, this geocache takes us to a pretty famous place in baseball history. If you've seen the 1988 film “Field of Dreams”, you'll most likely recognize exactly where this geocache is. What geocachers have to say: “I ended up completely altering my original plans just to visit here. I had originally planned to take 380 down to Cedar Rapids and then catch 80 out of Iowa. Then I remembered this site and decided to see where it was. Turns out, it wasn't too far off the route I was already on. So I just HAD to detour and check it out. Got here early in the morning. What a cool place! The cache took me way longer to find than it really should have, but I got it. Then I wandered down to the house and ballfield. Looks a lot different in winter than it did in the movie. I took the time to wander around and snap some photos and of course, walk the bases. Based on the footprints in the snow, I'm not the only one to do so recently. It is so cool that they preserved this place exactly how it appeared in the movie. How cool is that? I will have to return here some day when the field isn't partially covered in snow and the corn is actually up. Thanks for bringing me to this awesome location today!” – Tsmola “This was a focus cache, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I have seen this movie a few times, and seeing the movie set was thrilling! Walked around the bases, and wandered out into the corn field was exciting! Thanks so much for placing this cache, as I wouldn't have never seen this place without it.” – outsiders2 “Another must visit cache on our 7 day road trip with outsiders2 and Dr. House. We all remember watching the movie probably more than a few times. Took some time out of the schedule and became tourists and take many photos and even bought a few souvenirs. TFTC” – DDTKR What the geocache owner, The-DuHawks, have to say: On the favorite points and positive logs: “I think it is wonderful. It is a special place for me. In the final scene of the movie, when all the cars were driving, with their lights on, to the Field, my parents, who were in their 70's, were driving one of the cars. I find it unbelievable that, even after 25 years, there are 1,000's of people visiting the Field of Dreams every year.” Photos: Don't be afraid to come out and get a few hits in. Photo by geocacher Drew136 At the entrance. Photo by geocacher Hack1of2 The house from the movie. Photo by geocacher PJM (Iowa/Nederland) Check out this video of this geocache from the Geocaching Vlogger: Have you ever found a geocache at a movie set? Tell your story and post photos in the comments. Continue to explore some of the most engaging geocaches around the globe. Check out all the Geocaches of the Week on the Geocaching blog. If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, just fill out this form. Thanks! [...]

Häufig Gestellte Fragen: Nachrichten-Center Beta

8. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Wir müssen es eingestehen: Auf Geocaching.com war es bisher nicht immer einfach, andere Geocacher zu kontaktieren. Wir haben Euer Feedback ernst genommen und das nagelneue Nachrichten-Center Beta entwickelt. Mit dieser neuen Funktion kannst Du Nachrichten von Geocaching.com senden und empfangen. Zum neuen Nachrichten-Center Warum wird das Nachrichten-Center eingeführt? Aus Erfahrung wissen wir, dass Geocaching zu einem intensiveren Erlebnis wird, wenn die Mitspieler untereinander kommunizieren. Deswegen wollten wir diesen Prozess vereinfachen. Unserer Meinung nach sollten die Herausforderungen nur beim Abenteuer “Geocaching” liegen, nicht aber in den Anwendungen, die man dafür verwendet. Worauf wartest Du also noch? Geh los und such nach einem EarthCache – wir versichern Dir, dass die nötige Übermittlung der Antworten auf die geforderten Fragen an den Cache Owner jetzt erheblich leichter sein wird! Nutze die neue Funktion, um jemanden, der den Geocaches bereits gefunden hat, mit der Bitte nach einem Hinweis anzuschreiben. Oder verwende das Nachrichten-Center, um mit Deinen Geocaching-Kumpels die nächste Wochenendtour zu planen. Wir wissen natürlich, dass noch nicht alles bis ins Detail ausgereift ist, weswegen wir gern Rückmeldungen von Dir entgegen nehmen und im Laufe der Zeit weitere Verbesserungen vornehmen werden. Insofern freuen wir uns, wenn Du an der Umfrage teilnimmst und uns Deine Meinung zum Nachrichten-Center mitteilst. Wo finde ich das Nachrichten-Center? Du hast jederzeit Zugriff auf das Nachrichten-Center, indem Du das Brief-Symbol in der rechten oberen Ecke der Website anklickst. Wie verschicke ich eine neue Nachricht an einen Mitspieler? Dafür gibt es eine coole Funktion, die den Namen automatisch vervollständigt: Tippe einfach einen Geocaching-Benutzernamen in das Suchfeld und wähle dann aus der Liste der vorgeschlagenen Benutzernamen aus. Jetzt kannst Du eine Nachricht schreiben! Ich möchte eine Nachricht löschen. Wie mache ich das? Derzeit können Benutzer Nachrichten nicht permanent löschen. Allerdings kannst Du die Funktion “Nachrichtenverlauf verbergen” nutzen, die dazu führt, dass dieser solange verborgen wird, bis Du erneut eine Nachricht mit dem betreffenden Benutzer austauschst. Wie kann ich verhindern, dass mich bestimmte Mitspieler anschreiben? Beim neuen Nachrichten-Center hast Du die Möglichkeit, andere Mitspieler zu blocken. Das betreffende Geocacher bekommt davon übrigens nichts mit. Wird das Nachrichten-Center auch bei der Geocaching-Intro-App verfügbar sein? Auf jeden Fall! Wir werden demnächst eine erste Version des Nachrichten-Centers bei der Geocaching-Intro-App für iPhone und Android verfügbar machen. Dadurch wirst Du auch von unterwegs schnell zu anderen Mitspielern Kontakt aufnehmen können. Warum kann ich nicht gleich den Inhalt einer Nachricht sehen, sobald ich eine Benachrichtigung darüber per E-Mail erhalte? Gute Frage: Es gibt eine technische Begrenzung dafür, wie eine Benachrichtigung ausgelöst wird. Du kannst auf diesen Punkt gern in der Umfrage zum Nachrichten-Center eingehen. Bekomme ich nun auch alle aktuellen Meldungen hinsichtlich Fund-Logs und Sofortbenachrichtigungen über das Nachrichten-Center? Nein! Nachrichten, die durch Aktionen im Spiel ausgelöst werden wie Fund-Logs oder Sofortbenachrichtigungen und Logeinträge zu Trackables werden weiterhin per E-Mail an die Adresse geschickt, die bei Deinem Geocaching-Benutzerkonto hinterlegt ist Bedeutet das, dass das bisherige Kontaktformular zum Versenden von Nachrichten an andere Benutzer entfernt wird? Nein! Diese Funktion wird für die absehbare Zukunft weiter bestehen bleiben und ist nach wie vor die sinnvollste Art, beispielsweise den regional für Dich zuständigen Community Volunteer Reviewer zu kontaktieren. Zugleich hoffen wir aber, dass Du auch der Meinung bist, dass das neue Nachrichten-Center eine effektive Methode ist, um sich mit anderen Geocachern auszutauschen! [...]

Was ist ein CITO?

8. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Germany's Frühjahrsputz am Kemnader See 2015 CITO group photo Cache In Trash Out®, also known at CITO, is an ongoing environmental initiative supported by the worldwide geocaching community. Since 2002, geocachers around the world have been dedicated to improving parks and other cache-friendly places. Through these volunteer efforts, we help preserve the natural beauty of our outdoor resources. Geocachers around the world celebrate International Cache In Trash Out Weekend annually by hosting and participating in CITO events in their local area. Events might be focused on litter clean-up, removal of invasive species, revegetation efforts or building trails. Together, we make an enormous positive impact. Did we mention that we also have a bit of fun while we're at it? The 13th Annual Cache In Trash Out Weekend is scheduled for April 24-27, 2015. So it's time for you to roll up your sleeves. But what should you bring? What should you do? And my goodness, WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR? Don't worry steadfast geocachers – we gotcha covered! Lackeys Cindy, Carly, and Annika CITO up a storm If you're hosting a CITO, make sure to have: A well stocked first aid kit Directional signs so people can find the CITO location Garbage bags – lots and lots of garbage bags More garbage bags Extra work gloves to protect hands Necessary tools such as shovels, buckets, rakes, etc. Water and snacks Hand sanitizer Safety vests for high-traffic areas A lanyard for your whistle, camera, GPS, or any other gear you may need within reach The Geocaching CITO Host Kit includes: 10 Official CITO Trash Bags, 1 CITO Vest, 1 Pair CITO Work Gloves, 1 Standard Lanyard, 1 Lanyard Pen, 1 CITO Geocoin- Gold, 5 CITO Trackable Tags. The Kit includes some items for getting the job done, as well as some very sought after give-a-ways for your guests. If you're attending a CITO: Definitely dress for the weather, and for the area you'll be working. For example, if you plan to clear blackberry bushes, shorts probably aren't your best choice. Always bring work gloves, water, snacks, sunscreen, plus any tools that might come in handy like a grabber, shovel, or rake. Pro tip: labeling your tools with your name and phone number is a great idea in case your tools get mixed up during the event. Tools of the (CITO) Trade What about CIRO (Cache in, Recycle Out)? Did you know that blue is the new green? Recycling bags are for anything that we can reuse, so make sure to bring some recycling bags to pick up those discarded water bottles, beer/soda cans, and the like. We found 50 bags selling on Amazon (30-gallon capacity) for about $20.00. Signal is a fan of Cache In RECYCLE Out Treat yourself: You've worked hard. You smell like sweat and garbage. You've taken good care of Mother Earth. How about treating yourself to something pretty like a CITO Geocoin, Travel Tag, patch, pin, or a fresh T-shirt? All these CTIO-licious items can be found in our shop at shop.geocaching.com Make it a daily habit: Why wait for a special event? How about you always bring an extra bag or two, and help keep Mother Earth happy whenever you're out searching for that next smiley? Why wait? CITO whenever the opportunity arises! Will you be attending or hosting a CITO event this year? Tell us about it in the comments below! [...]

Nur noch 2,5 Wochen bis zum CITO Wochenende 2015

7. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

CITO Weekend is Coming Up! Find an Event and Earn Your Souvenir. CITO (Cache In Trash Out®) Weekend is coming up soon! On April 24–27, geocachers around the world gather at events to clean up natural areas, plant trees or remove invasive species and earn a souvenir. If you're planning on creating your own event, remember that all events must be submitted at least two full weeks before the event date. For those planning on attending an event and earning your souvenir, check out the Event Calendar or new geocache search to find CITOs near you. Make sure to mark your ‘Will Attend' to let the event organizers know you're coming. Find a CITO Event Near You In Case You Missed It: Journey to the Center of the EarthCache On April 1, we released a short documentary video featuring a group of brave geocachers as they journeyed to the most difficult EarthCache in the world. Their trip was nothing short of incredible. If you haven't seen it, watch it here. Ready to join the team? Show your HARDCORE EARTHCACHER pride with a t-shirt and sticker from Shop Geocaching. [...]

Das CITO-Wochenende naht! Nimm an einem Event teil und erhalte dafür ein Souvenir.

4. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Nur noch zweieinhalb Wochen bis zum CITO-Wochenende 2015 Bald ist CITO-Wochenende! Vom 24.-27. April treffen sich Geocacher aus aller Welt bei Events, um die Landschaft zu säubern, Bäume zu pflanzen oder eingewanderte Arten zu entfernen und ein Souvenir zu bekommen. Falls Du ein eigenes Event planst: Denke daran, dass alle Events zwei Wochen vor dem Event-Datum eingereicht werden müssen. Wenn Du vor hast, an einem Event teilzunehmen und Dir Dein Souvenir zu verdienen, solltest Du im Event-Kalender nach CITOs in Deiner Nähe suchen. Logge Deinen Teilnahmewunsch, um die Event-Veranstalter über Deine Teilnahme zu informieren. Such nach einem CITO-Event in Deiner Nähe. Falls Du es verpasst hast: Die Reise zum Mittelpunkt des EarthCaches Am 1. April haben wir eine kurze Dokumentation über eine Gruppe mutiger Geocacher und ihre Reise zum schwierigsten EarthCache der Welt veröffentlicht. Die Tour war einfach unglaublich. Sieh Dir das Video hier an, falls Du es noch nicht gesehen hast. Bist Du bereit, dem Team beizutreten? Zeige mit dem T-Shirt und Aufkleber aus dem Geocaching-Shop, dass Du ein stolzer HARDCORE-EARTHCACHER bist. [...]

Oh, the huge manatee! — Bubbles! (GC1VQ12) — der Geocache der Woche!

3. April 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Aww. Hugs for Bubbles. Photo by geocacher lorriebird Geocache Name: Bubbles! (GC1VQ12) Difficulty/Terrain Rating: 1.5/1 Why this is the Geocache of the Week: It's been said that the best part of geocaching isn't what you find, but who. And while out geocaching, you never know who (or what) you'll meet. In the case of the Geocache of the Week, you'll meet Bubbles, a giant manatee that likes to dress up for different holidays.Who knew manatees were so stylish? What geocachers have to say: “Found this morning. Bubbles had her Easter hat on. How cute! Thanks sheppardnik for bringing us here. We took several pictures with Bubbles.” – Livingourdream 2 “Great place for a cache and great photo op. Found the cache and posed for a quick pic with Bubbles. This one gets a favorite from us. TFTC” – Grand Illusion Crew “How cute is this for a geocache!? Love it!” – HelloSweetie Photos: I never knew there were Irish manatees. Photo by geocacher jkandkt Rabbitee? Manabbit? Either way, here's Bubbles. Photo by geocacher Teachbs65 Bubbles is ready to party. Photo by geocacher safechrisLaurie What's your best we-met-while-geocaching story? Tell us in the comments. Continue to explore some of the most engaging geocaches around the globe. Check out all the Geocaches of the Week on the Geocaching blog. If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, just fill out this form. Thanks! [...]

Komm mit auf die Reise zum Mittelpunkt des EarthCaches

31. März 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Werde Teil des harten Kerns der EarthCacher Anfang dieses Jahres folgte das Videoteam des Geocaching-Hauptquartiers einer Gruppe von mutigen Geocachern bei einem bisher einmaligen Unterfangen. Ihr ultimatives Ziel: den schwierigsten EarthCache der Welt zu finden. Das Video ihrer Reise ist jetzt fertig. Schau es Dir hier an. EarthCaches sind aus einer Partnerschaft zwischen Geocaching.com und der Geologischen Gesellschaft der USA entstanden. Es gibt dabei keinen gegenständlichen Behälter. Dafür vermittelt der EarthCache Dir eine geowissenschaftliche Lektion. An den angegebenen Koordinaten müssen Fragen beantwortet werden, um einen Fund zu loggen. Schau das Video an und folge diesen begeisterten Geocachern auf ihrer Reise zum Mittelpunkt des EarthCaches. CITO-Wochenende verlängert Du hast jetzt zwei weitere Tage Zeit, um das CITO-Souvenir für 2015 zu erhalten. Zwischen Freitag, 24. April, und Montag, 27. April, bekommst Du das Souvenir für die Teilnahme an einem CITO-Event. Durch CITO (Cache In Trash Out) [Cache rein, Müll raus] erhalten Geocacher ihr Spielfeld, also die Erde, in einem großartigen Zustand. CITO-Events sind Treffen, bei denen Geocacher Müll und eingewanderte Arten entfernen, Wege bauen und Gebiete restaurieren. Finde ein CITO-Event in Deiner Umgebung und logge Deine Teilnahmeabsicht. [...]

Geocaching für Kinder in den Osterferien

31. März 2015 // 0 Kommentare

Eine gute Idee wie ich finde, nur schade , dass das Wetter nicht mitspielt. #geocaching #geocaches #wien Ferienspiel in Wien in den Osterferien 2015 bietet Geocaching und [...]

Gesucht wird der Geocacher des Monats März 2015

31. März 2015 // 0 Kommentare

The earned, never for sale, Geocacher of the Month Geocoin. You know you're a geocacher if… When you get asked, “Cash or Card?” you hand the teller a lock-n-lock… You wake up early to be first in line for ammo can sales… You've been to a CITO event (Cache In, Trash Out), and… You've been nominated for Geocacher of the Month! This month, these three awesome people know for certain that they're geocachers (in case they had any doubts before). Here's your opportunity to help decide who will take home the earned, never for sale, Geocacher of the Month geocoin (at left). Each featured Geocacher of the Month will receive the exclusive special edition geocoin, a hat and profile icon. They'll also receive a certificate acknowledging their contributions, signed by two of the founders of Geocaching.com. Without further ado, here are the March 2015 nominees for Geocacher of the Month. SchlurieSchlurie is famous in Rheinland-Pfalz for creating fun and inspiring geocache hides. His particular specialty is birdhouse caches, which have generated a lot of “WOW” moments for geocachers over the years. His nomination comes from Gruet: “Es sind alles selbst gebastelte Vogelhäuschen der Extraklasse. Raffinierte Tricks zum Öffnen, versteckte Mechanismen und integrierte Elektronik. Alles mit Erlaubnis der Gemeinde in einem wunderschönen Waldgebiet installiert. Über 40 Favoritenpunkte in nur einem Monat sind selbst erklärend!” All the caches [in the series] are homemade birdhouses of the highest order. You'll find clever tricks required to open them, hidden mechanisms, and even integrated electronics. All placed with permission from the land manager of a beautiful area of forest. Over forty favorite points in just one month! FivebalesIdaho geocaching team Fivebales are all about strengthening their location geocaching community. Their nomination comes from you+me_makes4, who says, “I'd like to nominate Fivebales as Geocacher of the Month because of the amount of work that they put in behind the scenes. One half of Fivebales has been the Event Manager for the Yuma Mega Event for the past two years. It's a largely thankless job that requires countless hours of work for an amazing annual Mega Event. The second half (and, I'm sure in her words, better half) of Fivebales has served as Secretary for South West Arizona Geocachers (S*W*A*G), the group that organizes the annual Mega. She also organizes a monthly newsletter that is sent out to every member of S*W*A*G to keep up on local happenings and events. The Yuma, Arizona geocaching community would not be where it is without them, and this is our way of thanking of them for all the hard work.” chuck80196Missouri-based cacher chuck80196's nomination comes from Stearman5: “This geocacher has found just about every geocache within the local area and is often traveling to other states to get his daily geocache. Chuck80196 has a current geocache find streak of over 1600 days with a find, and he is motivated to keep that steak going. After he passed 1,000 consecutive days with a find he was surprised at a local ice cream event with a golden ammo can; GC4F08J. He has over 880 first to finds and of late holds back to allow others the chance to get their first FTF; especially if he has already gotten his geocache for the day. He has over 4,900 finds and should pass 5,000 finds by April 5th of this year. He not only gives out favorite points but also receives them. Out of his 181 caches he has received 205 favorite points that is an average of 1.1 points per cache. And out of the caches he has found he has given out 460 of his 491 favorite points available that's 94% given away. Chuck80196 is ALWAYS willing to help another geocacher out and if you know him he is probably the number one PAF [Phone A Friend] option on your list. And at events he is easily one of the most outgoing social persons at the event. Everyone loves to geocache with him and enjoys chatting it up when you cross paths with him.” Comment below to tell us who you think should be the March 2015 Geocacher of the Month. If your nominee wasn't recognized here, please submit your nominations again next month. We're always looking for the next Geocacher of the Month. To nominate a geocacher, If you know an outstanding geocacher who should be considered for the honor, simply fill out this webform. You'll need to include the following information: Your name, the name of your nominee, their username A picture of the nominee Description (200 or more words) explaining why he or she deserves to be the Featured Geocacher of the Month Please inform your nominee that you have submitted them for the award. Once Geocaching HQ has received the nominations, we will choose the top candidates and post them on the blog. You will then get a chance to champion your favorite. Our goal is to involve the entire geocaching community in this process so that we might learn from each other. [...]

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