SLAGA
Mission Statement
The St. Louis Area Geocachers Association exists to promote and improve the family-oriented activity of geocaching. It serves as a resource for those interested in the activity, through educational means such as leading classes and workshops, while encouraging responsible stewardship of public lands in cooperation with land managers.
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About SLAGA
SLAGA stands for the St. Louis Area Geocachers Association. The purpose of SLAGA is to enhance the geocaching experience for people in the St. Louis area. This is done through the organization through membership training and training of the general public, group cache hunts, picnics.
Over time, SLAGA has become a driving force behind maintaining a positive relationship between the group and land managers who are responsible for city, county and state parks in Missouri and Illinois. SLAGA is often asked to help educate children and adults on the use of GPS receivers and how to increase their enjoyment of the hobby of geocaching.
SLAGA was loosely formed in 2001 by a group of geocachers in the St. Louis area. Every year officers are elected to help direct the purpose of SLAGA and facilitate the calendar of events. In 2007, SLAGA obtained its 501(c)(7) recreational organizations non-profit status.
Membership to SLAGA is free. However, to help the group pay for administrative and training expenses, event supplies and web hosting fees - donations are welcome. We also have a once-per-year payment plan called 'Premium Dues', which is a nominal fee to help defray organization expenses. There are perks to becoming a Premium Member.
About Geocaching
Geocaching is an any day, any time activity that can take you to amazing and beautiful places. Geocaches are physical containers hidden all around the world you can find from a set of coordinates. These containers are hidden by people like you all over the world. All you need to get started are a GPS or a cell phone with the geocaching app installed.
1. Create an account
Create an account online or through the Geocaching app to view a map of geocaches near you.
2. Find a geocache
Use the app to navigate to a geocache nearby. Don't forget to bring a pen! Sign and date the logbook. Place the geocache back where you found it.
3. Share your experience
Visit the cache page on geocaching.com either online or through the app, and share your experience.