Wicomico County will launch its newest Geocache Trail on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Geocache Dash & Bash. Cachers can get started on the new trail, the Geocache Dash, beginning at 7 a.m. After the Dash cachers and the community are invited to celebrate at the Geocache Bash. Held at WinterPlace Park, the Geoache Bash begins at 2 p.m. Both the Dash & Bash are free and open to the public.
Wicomico County’s Geocache Dash is a geotrail designed to introduce people to some of Wicomico County’s hidden treasures. In addition to land locations throughout the County, two boat-only caches will be featured in the 2014 Geocache Dash, allowing cachers the opportunity to experience some of Wicomico’s beautiful waterways. Kayaks will be provided on the day of the Geocache Dash & Bash free of charge. The Geocache Bash celebration offers cachers and the community a chance to relax after the Dash with entertainment, door prizes, vendors, a corn hole tournament and more.
Artwork for this year’s Geocache Bash & Dash was inspired by submissions for a contest open to all Wicomico County school students. Students were asked to submit their own hand-drawings of what they felt the art work should capture. John Zockell of the Faith Baptist School won the contest with his creative design of a kayak, blue crab and blue heron. Zockell received a $50 gift card by Hebron Savings Bank, voucher for a free day of kayaking with Survival Products, a Geocache coin and certificate of appreciation. When informed his drawing was selected, Zockell explained the art work’s goal was to capture the beauty of Wicomico County, “I have traveled to many different places all over the east coast, and there is no doubt in my mind that the eastern shore of Maryland has the most natural beauty and diversity.”
For more information and to learn how you can participate in the Geocache Dash & Bash please visit www.WicomicoTourism.org
Pictured: Geocache committee member Ellen Bethel, contest winner John Zockell of Faith Baptist School and Geocache committee member Preston Littleton.
