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NEW! ZORRO GEOCACHE 

"Have YOU read the book yet?"

Long Beach Reads One Book 201
2 NEW Activity:

GEOCACHING!!!!

En Espanol

The Long Beach Public Library foundation is proud to announce a brand new fun element to this year's program... the Geocache Treasure Hunt

What Is Geocaching?
Using GPS coordinates and navigation, you are invited along on a Zorro-themed scavenger hunt throughout the City to find hidden "caches."  Be the "first to find" for special bragging rights, and discover book-themed clues and locations throughout Long Beach.  Watch the video below for the full explanation. (You will need a GPS navigation device or a special "app" for your smart phone.)

 

How Do I Begin?
Ready to
add another layer of enjoyment to your reading of Zorro by participating in the new 'in' sport of Geocaching? Great! Here are a few general tips to get you started. You don't have to wait for the "official" Zorro themed caches, watch the video on how you can select a cache near you and start practicing so you are ready for March!

 

 

So Where Are They?
During the month of March, we will have numerous Zorro-related geocaches hidden throughout the city. Using your GPS as your guide, it will be up to you to figure out the clues and find the treasures!

Geocache Z #1: Where the Story Begins
Geocache Z #2: El Pueblo De Los Angeles
Geocache Z #3: A Sacred Place
Geocache Z #4: Childhood Memories of El Rancho
Geocache Z #5: When In Spain...
Geocache Z #6: Where There Be Sea, There Be Pirates

Zorro Geocaching Super Challenge:
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1) Find Zorro Geocaches #1-6.
(2) Sign the log in the geocache - and also online once you get home.
(3) Pick up a piece of "treasure" from each one.
(4) Send an email to zorro.challenge@gmail.com. In it, list the six pieces of treasure, and include your first and last name. You MUST include all six items. One entry per person. All valid entries will be entered in a random drawing for a super fabulous Zorro prize!!!

Deadline to enter: April 1, 2012, 11:59 p.m.

  • For more information on Geocaching, visit:  http://www.geocaching.com/
  • Still completely lost?
    Call our special Zorro Geocache Hotline and leave a message with your question, and one of our volunteer Geocache experts will get back to you!

(877) 233-6722