+supertbone Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Recently I had the pleasure to visit Gillette, Wyoming on a short 3 day trip to check up on an employment prospect. During this trip I noticed a series of caches placed by the Gillette Chamber of Commerce under the handle gillettevisitorcenter. I found that their 11 caches really helped me get to know the city well. I found one cache under a caboose placed infront of a museum and one with an awesome view of an open pit coal mine. In their visitor center, along with all the tourism related flyers, maps, and brochures was a custom made pamphlet entitled "Geocaching in Gillette". Plus the facility which is right off I-90, had a massive travel bug hotel. It is nice that when public organizations can take a positive role in geocaching. It adds layer of public recognition to our hidden hobby. Plus it brings in tourism dollars into their coffers (just think of all the gas and snack money we spend). Anybody know of any other government groups that sponsor caches? There used to be one in a Nevada state visitor center on the CA/NV border in Primm, NV (GCHGW9). I know Utah State Parks has a nice collections of caches too. Edited October 1, 2007 by supertbone Quote Link to comment
+Rattlebars Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) I may try to start up such a set of caches. I have many placed at historical sites and interesting places to visit while here. I always cache when travelling..... Florida, N caroling.... That's a splendid idea. I will look into it with the local authorities. Could you possible post a picture of the brochure to see how they listed the caches???? RATTLEBARS Edited October 1, 2007 by Rattlebars Quote Link to comment
+salmondan Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Lincoln City Oregon has been very active hiding caches that introduce visitors to their attractions. They held an awesome caching event yesterday that tied into a veterans celebration :GC12T0A. Day ended with everyone who participated receiving a trackable coin. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment
RV'n Iowans Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Arkansas Tourism highly supports and recommends Geocaching, and in fact comes up with a new hide every month in their e-mail newsletter. Will be in Eureka Springs sometime this week and plan to look for one they have listed there. Quote Link to comment
+The Herd Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Coincidence, I just co-presented a session on Geocaching Success Stories for the National Recreation and Parks Association annual exposition in Indy last week. We presented two main case studies, and mentioned other agencies doing things with success. Indiana Department of Natural Resources: 2006 Fall Into Geocaching Contest (22 caches, first to find 10 in the State Parks. A few were adopted out at the end and are still around http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...0a-9365b4b547c7 2007 IDNR Geocoin Giveaway, 500 special made geocoins hidden in state park caches. Believed to be first state agency ever to produce a geocoin. In 2008 will debut the Spring Geocaching Quest.) Probably the state to do the most geocaching activities in the state parks. Chicago Naval Station is using geocaching on their base as a recreation activity. These are not open to the public. A couple other tourism bureaus have used geocaching cities they are not in, to draw those folks over to their state or city. Do a search on geocaching packages, and you will find scores of hotels offering geocaching packages, complete with GPS unit, and special caches available only to hotel guests. Quote Link to comment
+slippery_1 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) I have found a few groups in Manitoba Canada that Highlite geocaching and tourism in their activities. One is the Ashern Chamber of Commerce, Ashern Chamber of Commerce Edited October 1, 2007 by slippery_1 Quote Link to comment
+Mr. 0 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Around Ohio, The Ohio Historical Society has placed several caches at some of the various parks and areas they own, under the name ohiohistory. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, who manage the state parks, have put out quite a few caches and also have held a contest of sorts the past couple of years. Essentially you find certain caches they've put out, once you've found the whole set you are invited for a free weekend camping Geocaching event. I also know there are a few other local parks districts around the state who have placed caches as well, but I can't remember off the top of my head which ones. Quote Link to comment
+LDove Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I just placed one at our local Chamber where they are very excited to get involved in geocaching to promote the city. Chamber of Hidden Places and coins I have visited others at Tourism buildings and I think it is a great place to pick up info on the city you are visiting, get maps, etc. Quote Link to comment
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