http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/events/feed.xml The latest GPS and Mounting information courtesy of GPS City. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:56:20 GMT en-us http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/02/texan-geocachers-rally-for-a-valentines-day-flash-mob.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/02/texan-geocachers-rally-for-a-valentines-day-flash-mob.html Have you ever wanted to be part of a flash mob? If you're in the Corpus Christi, Texas area, you're in luck! Meet up with some fellow geocachers at 6:15pm today, February 14, 2012, to participate in a Valentine's Day flash mob.Flash mobs use social media to gather groups of people together Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:30:54 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/02/helly-hansen-big-mountain-battles.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/02/helly-hansen-big-mountain-battles.html This past weekend, Fernie, British Columbia was the latest stop of the 3rd annual Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle (BMB) tour. Their tagline "The ultimate scavenger hunt" is not far off the mark with applicants hiking and climbing the mountain at Fernie Alpine Resort. Teams are equipped with th Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:49:42 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/garmin-marathon-in-the-land-of-oz.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/garmin-marathon-in-the-land-of-oz.html Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, announced earlier this month that they will be the title sponsor of the Garmin Marathon. Formerly know as both the Oz Marathon and the Olathe Marathon, this year's marathon will begin and end at the Garmin headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.The marathon Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:42:19 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/ion-international-technical-meeting.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/ion-international-technical-meeting.html The 2012 International Technical Meeting, sponsored by the Institute of Navigation or ION, will take place from January 30th to February 1st, 2012. This year's event is being held at the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel and Spa in Newport Beach, CA.The first of three technical meetings held yearly, the Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:31:49 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/help-break-a-geocaching-record-on-leap-day.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/help-break-a-geocaching-record-on-leap-day.html February 29, 2012 marks the third Leap Day since the inception of Geocaching.com back in 2001. To celebrate this special occasion, the website has posed a challenge to their users - to beat the previous record of logged caches in a single day.On the last Leap Day, which occurred on February 29, 2008 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:41:13 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/upcoming-mega-events-from-geocachingcom.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/upcoming-mega-events-from-geocachingcom.html Get ready for spring with these events courtesy of the team at Geocaching.com. Groups across the globe welcome new and experienced cachers to attend their Mega-Events. These popular events will include geo swag, geocaching hunts, and the chance to meet other geocaching enthusiasts in your area!OZ ME Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:13:36 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/the-2012-international-ces-is-happening-next-week.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2012/01/the-2012-international-ces-is-happening-next-week.html Over the years the International Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, has become the place to be for electronics dealers, retailers, and other like-minded tech enthusiasts. The 2012 show is predicted to be step up from previous shows, with many companies ready to impress with the latest and great Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:55:55 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/09/cito-events-for-saturday-september-10-2011.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/09/cito-events-for-saturday-september-10-2011.html Cache In Trash Out (CITO) events are a great way to meet other geocachers and get involved with your community. If interested in participating, below are some CITO events happening this Saturday, September 10, 2011 around the United States:2011 Adopt-A-Highway CITO: The Reckoning (Alaska) All volunt Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:42:13 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/09/bring-a-garmin-gtu-10-on-your-next-dog-walk.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/09/bring-a-garmin-gtu-10-on-your-next-dog-walk.html Walks, jogs and runs have become popular fundraising trends over the past few years. The growing trend includes animals, with Humane Societies and other Animal Rescue agencies hosting walks or runs to raise money.Garmin has released a new tracking system that allows users to share their dog wal Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:04:44 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/08/the-groundspeak-geocaching-block-party.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/08/the-groundspeak-geocaching-block-party.html The Groundspeak Geocaching Block Party will be held this Saturday August 20, 2011 on the inaugural International Geocaching Day. Groundspeak has established that every year the third Saturday of August will be recognized as International Geocaching Day. The event is expected to attrac Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:08:09 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/07/saw-2-geocaching-event-in-alberta.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/07/saw-2-geocaching-event-in-alberta.html This weekend, July 22-24, Medicine Hat, Alberta is hosting the SAW 2 geocaching event. The event will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Caches will be divided into six categories: best micro cache, best small cache, best regular cache, best large cache, cache in a place with the best view and best cache in Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:47:57 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/midweek-geocaching-events-in-the-united-states.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/midweek-geocaching-events-in-the-united-states.html A few midweek geocaching events are happening tonight, June 22, in California and Texas. Everyone is welcome to join so stop by to meet new people, socialize and discuss geocaching!RC Geo Meet in California: The monthly meeting of the Ridgecrest Geocachers is happening at 5:30pm at Jo Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:09:10 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/cito-events-happening-this-weekend.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/cito-events-happening-this-weekend.html CITO events happening throughout the United States and Canada this upcoming Saturday and Sunday.CITO Events for Saturday 6/11/11:Récréo-parc Sainte-Catherine (Quebec, Canada) - Meet at 9am in St. Catherine's Park. Along with the CITO event, three new caches will be hidden Saturday for geoc Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:05:29 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/free-geocaching-events-at-the-teva-mountain-games.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/free-geocaching-events-at-the-teva-mountain-games.html Starting today, the tenth annual Teva Mountain Games are happening in Vail, Colorado. The Games are the largest celebration of adventure-based sporting activities worldwide, offering competition in 8 sports and 24 disciplines. Drawing both professional and amateur athletes, approximately 3,000 compe Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:38:32 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/cito-events-for-the-first-saturday-in-june.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/06/cito-events-for-the-first-saturday-in-june.html Throughout the month of June, there are thousands of geocaching and CITO events scheduled around the world. From adventuring in Afghanistan to wandering through Wyoming, meet & greets and Mega Events are everywhere!This upcoming Saturday, June 4, there are eight CITO (Cache In Trash Out) gatheri Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:06:31 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/05/the-gas-oil-expo-show-in-calgary.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/05/the-gas-oil-expo-show-in-calgary.html The Gas & Oil Expo is being held in Calgary next month. The three day show will include exhibitor booths, conferences, free presentations and a keynote presentation by award-winning author Ezra Levant.If you live in the Calgary area, GPS City has free admission vouchers at our store. Stop by and Wed, 18 May 2011 19:55:04 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/04/best-of-the-bad-geocaching-event.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/04/best-of-the-bad-geocaching-event.html A Mega Geocaching Event is being held this summer in Three Hills, Alberta. The Best of the Bad will offer different activities in July, ending with the Mega Event on July 16, 2011. On that Saturday, sponsors and vendors will gather in the Mega Mall for attendees to browse booths consisting Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:12:42 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/vancouver-island-outdoor-adventure-expo-april-1-3-2011.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/vancouver-island-outdoor-adventure-expo-april-1-3-2011.html Are you an active outdoor enthusiast who is always looking for something new to try? Whether your passion is for the land, sea or fresh water, you are bound to find what you are looking for at the Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expo. This BC trade show offers a wide array of booths and exh Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:18:26 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/10th-anniversary-of-the-first-ever-geocaching-event.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/10th-anniversary-of-the-first-ever-geocaching-event.html You know the story of the first EVER geocaching event, right?Well, that very first event happened right here in Austin. That's right! The very first!So we are having a whole weekend of activities to celebrate. Are you planning to attend? We hope you do.And stick around for this event on Sunday. We w Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:45:22 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/experience-western-canadas-largest-outdoor-show.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/experience-western-canadas-largest-outdoor-show.html While outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round, the majority of people are most active during the warmer weather. Whether it be on land or in the water, the exhibitors at the Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show in Calgary can outfit you with the best products available. The show, which is Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:27:51 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/weekend-cito-events-for-march-19-20.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/weekend-cito-events-for-march-19-20.html With the official start to spring this Sunday, March 20, it's time to get our parks and public trails ready. If interested in participating in a cleanup this weekend, read below for some CITO (Cache In Trash Out) events happening across the United States.Saturday:Spring Equinox CITO 2011 in Californ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:57:11 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/the-outdoor-adventure-travel-show-in-calgary.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/the-outdoor-adventure-travel-show-in-calgary.html The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show comes to Calgary on the weekend of March 26 & 27. GPS City has a booth in the BMO Centre for both days. One of our GPS experts, Jesse, will be stationed in booth #646, located between the Go Green Zone and the Health & Fitness Zone.If interested i Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:52:43 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/weekend-cito-events-for-march-5th-6th.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/weekend-cito-events-for-march-5th-6th.html This weekend, CITO events are happening around the globe. Whether you are a CITO regular or this is your first event, come join the fun!Saturday March 5thCITO Westerwolde 2011 in Groningen, NetherlandsHoogvliets CITO Event 2011 in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands2011 Lake Clean-Up - White Bear Lake in Minn Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:31:43 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/81st-international-motor-show-in-geneva.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/03/81st-international-motor-show-in-geneva.html The 81st Annual International Motor Show opens today, March 3rd until Sunday, March 13th in Geneva. The auto show has advertised 170 car premieres, in addition to car accessories including tires, fuels and electronics.While Geneva's Motor Show is not the biggest annual car show, every year it remain Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:31:57 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/a-weekend-of-cache-in-trash-out.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/a-weekend-of-cache-in-trash-out.html With President's Day weekend creating a long holiday for many people across the United States, there is no excuse to miss out on these CITO events! The Cache In Trash Out events are happening in 4 different states this Saturday, February 19th. Remember to check the weather and dress appropriately!Al Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:27:58 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/monday-night-geocaching.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/monday-night-geocaching.html Some Monday night geocaching events happening in Prince Edward Island, Idaho and Texas. Bring along your valentine!Puzzle Night #2 Event by Firefly1957Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pmLocation: 62 King St, Summerside, Prince Edward IslandMagic Valley Meet & Greet - February 2011 by Silvertip WayneTime: 6pmL Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:58:41 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/weekend-cito-events.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/weekend-cito-events.html Saturday Picnic in the Park: CITO, Camoed Caches and Chips by memomls 10am-2pm at Palmetto Regional Park in FloridaN 30° 09.565 W 081° 33.235Yankauer's CITO by WVTim 9am-10am at Yahkauer's Nature Preserve in West VirginiaN 39° 30.100 W 077° 51.185SundayGirl Sc Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:19:21 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/thursday-night-geocaching.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/thursday-night-geocaching.html Here are some geocaching events happening tonight in Canada and the United States. If you need additional information, click on the event link.Canada:CCC Geocacher's Anonymous Workshop - February 2011 by Canada's Capital Cachers7pm at Dovercourt Recreation Centre in OntarioUSA:CCC Capital City Cache Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:38:24 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/geocaching-events-in-the-united-states.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/geocaching-events-in-the-united-states.html What better way to start off the week than a geocaching event? Here are some events happening in the United States tonight. NNJC - "First Monday" Monthly Meet & Greet 2011 by Northern New Jersey Cachers NNJC6pm at Fuddruckers in Parsippany, New JerseyCharleston Regional Social - February 20 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:08:46 GMT http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/cito-event-in-washington-state.html http://www.gpscity.com/buzz/2011/02/cito-event-in-washington-state.html A CITO event is being held tomorrow, Saturday February 5th in Lynndale, Washington. Lynndale CITO was organized by tango501 and will begin at 10am in Lynndale Park. If you are looking for a fun Saturday morning activity, this Cache In Trash Out event is a great way to meet other geocachers whil Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:28:25 GMT