Geocachers seek sites in Mid-Iowa
By: Matt Neznanski, Staff Writer
McFarland Park was just a stopping point for about 50 people from around the Midwest scribbling on puzzle sheets and following compact electronic devices like divining rods during the Great Plains Geocaching “Cache Bash” on Saturday.
The 21 teams of puzzlers were competing for bragging rights among Midwest geocachers, treasure hunters who use global positioning technology to track down hidden goodies.
“Each has a point value, and the team with the highest points wins a prize,” said Jennifer Goodenow, facilitator of this weekend’s event and founder of Great Plains Geocaching. “There is a team from Chicago here who has won each year. They’re back to maintain their title.”
Another team hailed from Omaha, Neb. Most were local hobbyists who endured stormy weather in area campgrounds.