The people that brought you Geocoinfest 2012 - Colorado, in partnership with Groundspeak, The Wildlife Experience and Minotaur Mazes, is pleased to invite you to an event celebrating the opening of the GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit in Parker, CO. Be among the first to see the exhibit in Parker, CO while you socialize with fellow geocachers! Groundspeak Lackeys will be there to celebrate with the geocaching community.
About GPS Adventures
Created by Groundspeak and Minotaur Mazes and made possible by Development Sponsor Trimble Navigation, GPS Adventures is a hands-on traveling exhibit that features GPS technology and its history, current uses and future possibilities, and simulates geocaching indoors by leading visitors through a 2,500 square foot maze rich with interactive experiences. To learn more and suggest other possible venues for the exhibit, visit GPSMaze.com.
About The Wildlife Experience
The Wildlife Experience is an educational and entertaining museum that connects visitors with wildlife and habitats in a fun learning environment. A unique blend of interactive exhibits, large format film, fine art, natural history and community educational programs and events is unrivaled and provides The Wildlife Experience the opportunity to present information on the world’s wildlife and ecosystems that encourages discovery and understanding through fun and entertainment. Click here for more information about The Wildlife Experience.
About the Event
Those wishing to see the GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit will be charged regular admission pricing. There will be free parking for event attendees. For museum hours, please see The Wildlife Experience website.
We are planning a day of activates for the entire family, all ages are welcome minors must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there, please log your "Will Attend."
Event Agenda
9:00am – Event is open to the public
9:30am – Groundspeak and The Wildlife Experience welcome statement (Great Hall)
10:30am – What is Geocaching (Great Hall - Presented by Host committee & Magellan)
11:00am – GSAK 101 - Basic for Beginners
11:30am – Open forum Q & A with Groundspeak President (Great Hall)
12:00am – ~open slot~
12:30pm – GPS.gov presentation
1:00pm – GSAK 201 - Advanced uses and macros
1:30pm – Favorite Caches in Colorado - listen to locals talk about notable caches (Great Hall)
2:00pm – Trackables and Geocoin Q&A
2:30pm – Ticket in a box Drawing
3:00pm – Closing Comments and Picture – See you at Colorado next MEGA (TBD)
The host committee is working hard to make this a great event and one of the first things we were able to do was get a discount hotel rate for those coming from out of town. The rate is only $62 a night at the Hilton Garden Inn.
