press/media regarding CITO events?

[+MissJenn]

Are you aware of any press/media specifically regarding Cache In Trash Out events?

If so, feel free to share it here -- with appropiate credits of course.

Thanks!

[+MissJenn]

Geocaching cleanup planned in Honea-Path

Searching the globe for sport

BY MICAH VICKERY

Special to the Anderson Independent-Mail

Friday, April 13, 2007

 

Cleanup begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Honea Path Recreational Area, stopping for lunch and geocaching afterward.

More at:

http://www.independentmail.com/news/2007/a...ned-honea-path/

[+Haggis Hunter]

I got this article into my local rag for my CITO event. I have also just arranged a post event thank you which was aired on my local radio station today.

[+TotemLake]

The Island Sounder has this for the Deception Pass CITO in Washington:

 

Apr 18 2007

Backyard treasure hunting

 

 

contributed photo (photo of the group in front of the shed)

Participants in the Fifth Annual Geocaching Cache In Trash Out (CITO) event held at Deception Pass State Park

 

 

By CLAUDIA BRADLEY, Staff Reporter

 

 

Say goodbye to the old map and compass and hello to a new, high-tech way of treasure hunting called geocaching. Geocaching is an adventure game for Global Positioning System (GPS) users. The rules are very simple: search for a cache by zip code, state or country at www.geocaching.com, enter the coordinates into the GPS and find the cache.

 

Geocaching has gained popularity since the availability of GPS technology has become widespread. Over 1000 "treasure boxes" (caches) have been hidden in the San Juan Archipelago alone.

 

A traditional cache consists of a waterproof container with a log book and an assortment of trinkets such as toys, CD's, or souvenirs. A micro-cache is a very small water-resistant box, that contains only a written log. After finding the cache, enter your visit in the logbook, take something out and leave something. If you like, register for free at the geocaching website, adopt a clever username and enter your "find" online in your profile.

 

On Orcas Island, there is a cache on Indian Island in Fishing Bay that is only accessible at a zero or minus tide. Three caches are on the trail near the Eastsound airport and a cache is hidden at Richardson Bog.

 

On Lopez Island, there is a series of micro-caches hidden at historic sites around the island. San Juan Island is home to numerous caches and many of the outlying islands including Sucia, Jones, and Center islands have geocaches as well.

 

A interesting addition to the game is the Travel Bug. An dog-tag from geocaching.com is attached to an object that cachers move from cache to cache. "Salish" is a plastic orca figure that has visited 42 caches and logged 11,300 miles since its placement in a cache on Lopez Island, in April 2005.

 

Scott Boye (fhsailcoach) of Friday Harbor, says "The thrill of the hunt keeps me coming back. I've had chances to see beautiful scenery and unusual locations. I am able to get outside and hike with a purpose."

 

Rachael Havel (HavelTrio) of Lopez Island, says, "We can do it together as a family." and "It's practically free entertainment."

 

Five-year old Alex Havel says, "Geocaching makes me feel like a real pirate!"

 

"The treasure isn't necessarily what we find in a bunch of cleverly stashed boxes full of stuff. What we really find is a great time," says 17-year old Gretchen Scherzinger (LittleLuckyLopez) of Lopez Island.

 

 

Cache in, trash out!

 

 

Geocachers around the world are encouraged to pick up trash whenever they are searching for caches. Through volunteer efforts worldwide, a positive contribution is made to the environment.

 

Each April individuals and groups sponsor special Cache In Trash Out (CITO) events to help cleanup parks, and other cache-friendly locations, to help preserve the natural beauty of our outdoor resources in recognition of Earth Day.

 

There are over 200 CITO events around the United States and in Canada this month. "It's always good to get home and feel like you made a difference," say some avid cachers from Kirkland, Wash. On attending his first organized event, Jerry Scherzinger of Lopez said, "Thanks for putting it together, and of course the opportunity to help out the park. It was great to meet other cachers. Become a geocacher, where YOU are the search engine!"

 

Check out www.CacheInTrashOut.org.

[+Team_DDNight]

We got a brief spot on the local news station (KITV4 Honolulu)....we didn't expect it, they just showed up.

 

Oahu CITO 2007 (GCT10TJT)

 

Be careful....it's a 14Mb file (Sorry!).

 

Dan

Team_DDNight

Honolulu, Hawaii