The
Long Beach Public Library foundation is
proud to announce a family friendly,
exciting element to
this year's program... the Geocaching
Treasure Hunt!
What Is Geocaching?
Using GPS coordinates and navigation, you are invited along on a Racing in the
Rain-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 The Art of Racing in the
Rain 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" Art of Racing in
the Rain 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 Racing in the Rain 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!
Geocaching Workshop
- Saturday, March 9, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please join us for an "Introduction
to Geocaching." El Dorado Neighborhood Library, El Dorado Neighborhood Library;
2900 Studebaker Rd. Bring your GPS or Smart Phone (if possible, download the
Geocaching App in advance). We'll walk you through the process with an
informative presentation and then some hands-on experience. You'll be hooked on
geocaching in no time.
Enzo Geocaching Super Challenge
If you are really ambitious, enter to win a “special edition” prize by
participating in the “Enzo Geocaching Super Challenge.” (1) Find Enzo 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
di.laplume.geocaching@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 Enzo prize!!! Deadline to enter: April 1, 2013, 11:59 p.m.
Still Lost?
Leave a message on our special Racing in the Rain Geocaching Hotline at (877)
233-6722 or emaildi.laplume.geocaching@gmail.com,
and one of our volunteer Geocaching experts will get
back to you!
Need Practice?
If you want to get some additional practice, try looking for
THESE geocaches from the 2012
Zorro series.
