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🔎 Raleigh is a gold mine for geocaching

Raleigh is a gold mine for geocaching
Small treasures laid out on a tree trunk.
Some of the treasures City Editor Cat recently found on a geocache hunt. | Photo by RALtoday
Raleighites, are you up for a little adventure? The City of Oaks is chock-full of thrilling treasure hunts organized by community members through apps like Geocaching. There are around 1,100 geocaches (read: hidden treasures) in Raleigh waiting to be discovered. Let’s get right to the nitty-gritty for the thrill of the hunt.

Geocaching is a free, worldwide scavenger hunt where participants use GPS coordinates to find hidden containers in outdoor public spaces.
  1. Create a free account to search for nearby geocaches.
  2. Select an intriguing cache to find.
  3. Navigate and follow the clues to its location.
A screenshot of a map with tons of geocaches ready to be found.

There is enough treasure to go around.

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Screenshot from Geocaching.com

Geocaches come in different shapes, sizes, colors, and difficulties, but are typically hidden in plain sight. The contents of each cache varies — some only contain a log to sign, others house tradeable items and the occasional cash prize. Pro tip: Bring a fun item to trade just in case (think: stickers, key chains, and bouncy balls).

Once you’ve found your treasure, sign the log book (bring a pen), trade knickknacks, and document the find online.

Respect the game. After you’ve relished in your victory, put the cache back where you found it for someone else to find. Geocaches are meant to remain hidden, so the hunt can go on for years.

Bonus: Are you already a pro seeker? Sign up to hide a cache.

Happy hunting… and remember, there could be treasure hidden right under your nose.
Asked

Have you ever been geocaching?
A. Yes, I’m a seasoned treasure hunter.
B. No, but I want to.
C. I’ve looked, but haven’t found anything.
D. Nah, it’s not for me.
Your feedback is a treasure
Oak City Sunless
 
Events
Tuesday, April 25
  • NY Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $55-$375 | Cheer on the Canes in game five of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Wednesday, April 26
  • Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand | Wednesday, April 26 | 4-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Purchase fresh produce from this neighborhood farm.
Thursday, April 27
  • Movies in the Garden: “Moulin Rouge!” | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 8 p.m. | Raleigh Little Theater, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh | $1+ | Enjoy this musical in the garden; bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from vendors like Berto’s Chimis, Majestic Ice, and Raleigh Brewing Company.
Friday, April 28
  • Chicago/Raleigh Improv Festival | Friday, April 28-Saturday, April 29 | Times vary | ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | $15 | Some of the best longform improv teams from the Windy City and City of Oaks will take the stage all weekend long.
Saturday, April 29
  • Midtown Farmers’ Market | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 8 a.m. | The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh | Free | Shop for NC family-farmed foods in North Hills.
Sunday, April 30
  • Hops vs. Grapes: A Beer vs. Wine Pairing Dinner | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Plates Kitchen, 301 Glenwood Ave., Ste.100, Raleigh | $99 | Enjoy this five-course dinner where each dish will be paired with one beer and one wine to determine which pairing best complements it.
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Travel

Travel and Outdoors

Beer-lover’s getaway: Three must-visit breweries in Columbia, SC
Presented by a RALtoday Partner
People drinking beer at bar
Enjoy local brews and watch planes take off and land from Hunter-Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar. | Photo by Sean Rayford for Experience Columbia SC
For beer fans, a trip to Columbia, SC wouldn’t be complete without a stop (or several) at one of the city’s many local breweries and taprooms. You’ll need to plan more than one trip to hit them all, so here are just a few to get you started:
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News Notes
Development
  • The Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $8.5 million in investments for five athletic parks and recreation projects around the Triangle. Marbles Kids Museum will be awarded $600,000 to support its expansion of a new indoor exhibit and second-story outdoor courtyard.
Community
  • A dedication ceremony for the Bruce E. Lightner Plaque will be held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens on Saturday, April 29 at 4 p.m. Lightner will be honored as an esteemed civil rights advocate in Raleigh. The ceremony will include remarks from local community leaders and family members of Lightner.
Health
  • The last day to submit feedback on Wake County’s One Water initiative is Monday, May 8. The comprehensive plan will ensure that everyone has enough clean water for the next 50 years. Local leaders want to know concerns on topics like access to clean water, flooding issues, and water quality. Take the survey.
Award
  • These teachers deserve an A+. Wake County Public School System announced its top 10 educators in the running for 2023 Teacher of the Year. Each candidate is nominated by peers at their respective school. The winner will be announced at a celebration on Thursday, April 27. Meet this year’s star educators. (The News & Observer)
Festival
  • Legendary country singer Willie Nelson is bringing his Outlaw Music Festival to Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek on Sept. 8. The tour is a birthday celebration for Willie turning 90 years old and will feature a lineup of artists like The Avett Brothers and Alison Krauss. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 28. (WRAL)
Ranked
  • Wallethub ranked Raleigh ranked No. 11 on its list of the Best Large Cities to Start a Business. The ranking is based on 19 key indicators of startup viability like business costs, environment, and access to resources.
Kids
  • Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
Drink
Wellness
  • Has your news feed (or TikTok) been robbing you of your productivity and focus? (Same.) This natural adaptogen supplement can increase cognitive function without the use of traditional medications. Bonus: 15% off and a 30-day money-back guarantee.*
 
Award

🍫 The Triangle’s Good Food Awards Winners

The Triangle’s Good Food Awards Winners
The facade of Videri Chocolate Factory.
This chocolate factory welcomes visitors to tour its facility. | Photo by RALtoday
Videri Chocolate Factory is a Good Food Awards winner for both of its entries in this year’s competition. The Raleigh chocolate factory took the cake for its 75% Guatemala Single Origin Dark Chocolate Bar (Chocolate) and its Blackberry Basil Caramel (Confections).

The chocolate bar features cocoa nibs from Finca Chimelb in Guatemala and organic cane sugar. Bonus: Members of the factory recently returned from a sourcing trip in Guatemala.

All of our local finalists won in at least one category:
Look for the blue Good Food Awards seal at these local shops.
The Wrap
 
Cat George in a black turtleneck sweater

Today’s edition by:
Cat
From the editor
I’m still thinking about the meal I had Sunday afternoon at Standard Beer + Food. For brunch, I ordered the steak + eggs taco with a side of crispy tater tots and a mimosarita... yes, a mimosa margarita. Everything was delicious and I couldn’t help but admire the view of Raleigh City Farm. This corner of the city is a true gem.

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