2016 Metro Gathering Event ~ Haunted Village Theme
October 29, 2016
Metro Gathering Event Pathtag Jack O Lantern Donation Pathtag
2016 Event Pathtag
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Donate a Jack O Lantern to receive the "LIMITED" pathtag
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The 2016 Pathtag Trade packs
The 2016 Metro Gathering Mega Geocoins!
The 2016 photo contest
The 2016 Photo Contest captured Ghostly images at the "Haunted Mansion"!
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NOTE: Please See the 2015 winners at the Gallery ~ 2015 photo contest winner Tab!
These are beautiful photo's of Historic Waterloo Village
Welcome to the beautiful Waterloo Village Historic Site where you will take a stroll back into history of the old Morris canal village.
It is alleged that an image of a person can be seen at times peering out the window of the old Batsto Mansion. Take the time to explore the many fascinating locations throughout the village, stop by and capture some digital photo images of the old mansion to share and enter into the Metro Gathering Photo contest.
You never know if you may catch an image or not? Many have claimed to see something, other not, you decide!
Please Note: This is for fun, there is no official claim that is old mansion is haunted, see for yourself!!
Rules:
EXTERIOR ONLY ~ please no pictures inside the historic buildings
No limit on pictures to submit. Submit your pictures on the event page to enter the Waterloo Village Photo Contest You must use the prefix WVPC prefix with each photo and description.
Example: photo WVPC ~ Batsto #1.
Time-frame: All photos must be taken during the Metro gathering Mega event on 10/29/16
Submitting time frame: 10/29/16 through midnight Sunday 11/5/16
Judges: A committee of metro gathering volunteers
Winning category: First, second, third, and honorable mentions
Prizes: Gift Cards in different dollar amounts!
The winning pictures will be featured on the Metrogathering.org website and profiled on the event cache page!
Have fun, get some great shots and happy picture taking!
These are beautiful photo's of Historic Waterloo Village
Welcome to the beautiful Waterloo Village Historic Site where you will take a stroll back into history of the old Morris canal village.
It is alleged that an image of a person can be seen at times peering out the window of the old Batsto Mansion. Take the time to explore the many fascinating locations throughout the village, stop by and capture some digital photo images of the old mansion to share and enter into the Metro Gathering Photo contest.
You never know if you may catch an image or not? Many have claimed to see something, other not, you decide!
Please Note: This is for fun, there is no official claim that is old mansion is haunted, see for yourself!!
Rules:
EXTERIOR ONLY ~ please no pictures inside the historic buildings
No limit on pictures to submit. Submit your pictures on the event page to enter the Waterloo Village Photo Contest You must use the prefix WVPC prefix with each photo and description.
Example: photo WVPC ~ Batsto #1.
Time-frame: All photos must be taken during the Metro gathering Mega event on 10/29/16
Submitting time frame: 10/29/16 through midnight Sunday 11/5/16
Judges: A committee of metro gathering volunteers
Winning category: First, second, third, and honorable mentions
Prizes: Gift Cards in different dollar amounts!
The winning pictures will be featured on the Metrogathering.org website and profiled on the event cache page!
Have fun, get some great shots and happy picture taking!
FIND PTBILLY WALKING THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
As you walk throughout Waterloo Village Village Historic Site, keep an eye out for PTBilly and his companion as they roam the old village! Once you find him ask him for his autograph, bring it back to the game tent and enter it into a drawing for a prize! Good Luck!
The Old Bone Yard Skeleton Dig
Come explore the history and culture of the Lanape Indian village. See where these Native Americans lived in wigwams, native gardens, the medicine man, hunting, fishing and cooking areas.
After you toured the Lanape village, head over to the designated “Dig” area. You can become part of the scientific team to help excavate and dig for Indian arrowheads! These are your to Keep!
RULES:
Only Kids under 15 allowed
The “Dig” area will be only open and managed between 10:30 ~ 12:30
There will only be 50 Skeleton's available
You are only allowed “one” skeleton
Once you have found your skeleton you must exit the Dig area.
This special area is designed to teach about the important of preserving history around us. Please be respectful and no digging is allowed elsewhere.
Embrace History ~ Enjoy!
2016 Metro Gathering Poker Run is back by popular demand!
PLEASE PRINT out this page
(once the coordinates are uploaded) and bring it along with you.
Inside each poker run cache is a unique paper punch, you will need to punch out your poker run sheet and return it to the game table at the mega event in order to be placed into the contest!
PLEASE PRINT out this page
(once the coordinates are uploaded) and bring it along with you.
Inside each poker run cache is a unique paper punch, you will need to punch out your poker run sheet and return it to the game table at the mega event in order to be placed into the contest!
The Waterloo Village Pub
is open for business!
We are excited to offer the Metro gathering attendees a full service restaurant facility located at the Waterloo Village Historic Site!
You will be able to purchase food and drink throughout
the mega event, including wine and beer !
Waterloo Village Pub Menu
Lunch
Veggie Chile - $5.00
Savory or Veggie Pizza - $8.00
Cheese Pizza - $6.00
Mummy Dogs - $3.00
Pulled Pork in a Jar - $6.00
Cole Slaw Side - $2.00
Brownies - $2.00
Caramel Rosemary Popcorn Bag - $3.00
Drinks
Wine/Beer - $5.00
Soda - $2.00
Coffee/Tea - $2.00
Hot Chocolate, Latte, Espresso, Cappuccino - $3.00
Hot Apple Cider - $3.00
Herb Water - $1.00
Waterloo Village Photo Scavenger Hunt
- To participate in the Village Scavenger Hunt you will search throughout historic old Waterloo Village on a "Photo Scavenger Hunt". You must search throughout the historic village to locate and match the "Clue Pictures" on the flyer (to be picked up at the event). Upon completion you be awarded with a custom Extagz "Day-of-the dead" skull!
- (ONLY 75 tags!! get them while supplies last)
Yes! there will be LAB CACHES!
The Lab Caches will be throughout Waterloo Village
"Conquer Your Fears!"
"link here"
Our Ghostly Host awaits to Greet you!
"Limited Edition" pathtag
Calling ALL Jack O Lanterns!!
Please carve and bring your creative Halloween Jack O Lantern to be used at Waterloo Village Historic Site's Halloween event! We ask you to leave and donate your Jack O Lantern at Waterloo Village!
All Jack O Lanterns will also be entered enter into the Contest!
Each "Geocaching name" that DONATES your Jack O Lantern to Historic Waterloo Village will receive a LIMITED JACK O LANTERN Pathtag! You must "post a note" on the cache page log that you will be bringing and donating a Jack O Lantern!
These Pathtags are "limited" to 75 and will be first come first served based on your cache page post! Please Post Today!
*** SORRY NOW CLOSED ***
Please carve and bring your creative Halloween Jack O Lantern to be used at Waterloo Village Historic Site's Halloween event! We ask you to leave and donate your Jack O Lantern at Waterloo Village!
All Jack O Lanterns will also be entered enter into the Contest!
Each "Geocaching name" that DONATES your Jack O Lantern to Historic Waterloo Village will receive a LIMITED JACK O LANTERN Pathtag! You must "post a note" on the cache page log that you will be bringing and donating a Jack O Lantern!
These Pathtags are "limited" to 75 and will be first come first served based on your cache page post! Please Post Today!
*** SORRY NOW CLOSED ***
JUST ADDED!! ~ Pre~Metro Gathering Mega Meet and Greet
Everyone is welcome to come join the Pre~Metro Gathering Mega Meet and Greet located in the scenic countryside of Morris County NJ. Come and get into the Halloween Spirit weekend as the Metro Gathering Mega party starts the night before the big day! Event Link: GC6R8NF Place: Camp Somers Boy Scout @ Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, New Jersey 07874, Date: Friday 10/28/16, Time: 5:00 ~ 9:00
Sugar Skull Shaped Extagz!
limited to while supplies last
first come first serve!
Collect the Gold, Copper and Black Nickel shaped Extagz set of 3 "Day Of The Dead" "Sugar Skulls"
These sets will be sold at $10.00 PER SET ONLY at the Metro Gathering Mega event!
If you participate in the Photo Scavenger Hunt there is another Black & White Skull you can add to your collection too!
These sets will be sold at $10.00 PER SET ONLY at the Metro Gathering Mega event!
If you participate in the Photo Scavenger Hunt there is another Black & White Skull you can add to your collection too!
The 2016 Metro Gathering Geocoin
Just Added ~ Make your own
Handcrafted Walking sticks ~ workshop
Brad Koller will instruct interested hikers, geocacachers and other explorers on how to make a personalized walking stick. This workshop is open to adults as well as teens and young adults. Wood, tools and gloves will be provided. Bring your own apron.
The workshop cost is participants is $20, which includes the workshop and your own personalized walking stick that you will be able to create in one to three hours; Also available is a tracking number for an extra $5 cost.
Afterward you will receive suggestions and pointers for future creative improvements to your stick.
If bragging rights are important to you join us.
Handcrafted Walking Sticks. walker22829@gmail.com
Contact Brad Koller for information.
The Mega event custom workshop times and walking stick pricing will be posted at the mega event.