University participates in geocaching events
WAYNESBURG – Waynesburg University recently participated in geocaching events that are being sponsored by the Greene County Department of Recreation.
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game that uses a global positioning system (GPS) or a map to find items or places.
The “Cache Me if You Can” event involves sites across Greene County. For the Greene County edition of the game, participants had to travel to eight locations, take a photo at the site and turn in a 4-by-6 printout to the Department of Recreation.
The event started at 4 p.m. in Johnson Commons, where the group of participating students met. The participants then took a university van and began their trip to the sites listed to take the pictures required.
Elizabeth Menhart, communications/tourism director for the county, said she was excited about the opportunity for Greene County.
“We are very excited about the chance to display some of the historic sites in the county and also raise attention for parks and recreation throughout Greene County,” said Menhart. “We hope the event makes everyone more aware of the things there are to do in Greene County.”
Some of the sites listed for the event were Wana B Park in Carmichaels, the Greene County Airport and Fairgrounds, Mon View Park, Greene River Trail and the Alpha Aquatic Center.
Winners will be drawn from the entered teams, but no more than five winners will be drawn each month.
The five lucky winners will receive “Cache Me if You Can” T-shirts.
The game runs until Dec. 1 of this year, so there is still time to enter. For a full brochure and more information on the event, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us.