As Geocaching celebrates its 20th Anniversary (yet again), we decided we would have another go at it as well. We once
again invite you to come and visit Hillsdale County for the weekend of June 23-26, 2022. A coalition of hiders has joined together to refresh
the gameboard in the county, so you can expect 75+ new caches in the county before the event. The hides will vary consisting of several caches
types and sizes, including several sets of Adventure Labs as well as hides from near drive-ups to those requiring a hike and maybe even a few gadgets.
We will revisit some places and explore some new ones as well.
Check back on this page, as we will keep up with updates as well as posting a brochure highlighting some
activities and places to visit, while you join us in June to explore our little corner of the state.
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Geocaching Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 23 (Early Birds)
- 6:30 - 8:30 PM It's Time for Ice Cream in the Square...err...Triangle [ GC9NYAK ]
- Location: City Square Park - Litchfield
- Various Restaurants and Food Available Nearby
- Scoops (Across the Street to the South) - Walk-up Ice Cream Place
- Luigi's (Couple Buildings South on M-99) - Pizza, Subs, and Some Pasta Options (Website)
- Subway (Across the Street to the East) - In Shell Gas Station
- Event Programs on hand to highlight area activities
- Gift Card Giveaways for Various Businesses
Friday, June 24
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM It's a Lazy or Epic Day [ GC9NYAN]
- Location: Carl Fast Park - Jonesville
- Meet up for donuts from a local bakery - they should be large enough to keep you filled for a while (Sorry no GF)
- Event Programs on hand to highlight area activities
- Gift Card Giveaways for Various Businesses
- 7:31 - 9:00 PM It's Time for a Campfire - You Can Bank on It
[ GC9NYAP ]
- Location: Bankers Baptist Park - Bankers
- Skewers and Smores Ingredients will be available
- Root Beer and Ice Cream will be available
- ***This park is owned and maintained by the nearby church - NO ALCOHOL***
Saturday, June 25
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM It's Time to Start the Day
[ GC9NYAT ]
- Location: Rough Draft - Coffee & Cocktails - Hillsdale
- Poker Run Cards and Event Programs on hand to highlight area activities
- 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Poker Run
- Visit 7 locations around Hillsdale County
- Driving Route will be around 45 miles (mostly 55 mph roads)
- Location Map will be available at:
- Morning Kick-off Event
- Pavilion #2 at Owens Park starting around 11:00 AM
- 4:30 - 7:00 PM It's the People - A Community Celebration Event
[ GC8HJTG ]
- Location: Pavilion #2 at Owens Memorial Park, Hillsdale
- After a fun-filled day of caching, I hope, we will gather back at the park pavilion to raffle off some prizes and hang out.
- Schedule:
- 4:30 - 6:00 PM Closest to Pin and other Field Games
- 5:15 PM Poker Run Entries Due
- 5:30 PM Potluck
- Main Dish & Table Service Provided - (Hot Dogs, all the toppings, and buns)
- Feel Free to Bring a Passing Dish
- 6:30 PM Group Photo & Prizes Handed Out
Sunday, June 26
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM It's Time to Clean Up
[ GC9NYAW ]
- Location: Lewis Emery County Park & (Hillsdale City Parks [Pending])- Hillsdale
- Lewis Emery County Park: Painting some of the Benches, Tables, and Docks - Supplies Provided - Lunch Provided for those participating at this location
- Hillsdale City Parks - Trail Cleanup
Other Events inside the Community
WE WILL ADD MORE EVENTS AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED
Thursday, June 23
Friday, June 24
Saturday, June 25
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hillsdale County Farmers Market, Hillsdale
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Litchfield Farmers Market, Litchfield
- Location: Fireman's Park, Litchfield
- 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM WCSR Smoke Show
- Location: Hillsdale County Fairgrounds, Hillsdale
- Website: WCSR Announcement
- BBQ Served (4PM - ??): $5 Tasting Band for the Pork BBQ
- Food & Misc Vendors on Grounds
- Live Music (2PM - 10PM)
Sunday, June 26
- 8:00 - 11:00 AM Breakfast at Reading American Legion
- Location: 219 N Main St, Reading
- All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet
- $7 - Adults
- $5 - Children
- 12:00 - 5:00 PM Ice Cream Social at Mosherville Grange
- Location: 1530 Plain St, Mosherville
- Ice Cream Social (with Homemade) and Basic Food (Sloppy Joes, etc)
Accomodations
Camping
- Gateway Park Campgrounds
- Location: 4111 W Hallett Rd, Hillsdale (Bankers)
- Nightly Rates (2-Night Min):
- $55-65 - Full Hook-up (30/50 Amp)
- $75 - Primitive Cabin
- Hillsdale County Fairgrounds
- Location: 115 S Broad St, Hillsdale
- Camping will be primarily located along the South Street (quiet street) fence line due to an event on Saturday
- Nightly Rates:
- $25 - Water / Electric (30 Amp) [50 Amp Unavailable due to Event]
- 3% Credit Card Surcharge
- Marble Springs Campground
- Location: 9411 W. Chicago Rd, Allen
- Nightly Rates:
- $50 - Water / Electric (30 Amp)
- $58 - Water / Electric (50 Amp)
- Moscow Maples RV Park
- Location: 8291 East Chicago Rd, Moscow
- Nightly Rates:
- $35 - Full Hookup (30 Amp)
- $33 - Water / Electric (30 Amp)
- Somerset Beach Campground - Resident Campground to the Famous Nurse Nanna
- Location: 9822 Brooklawn Ct, Somerset Center
- Please note this facility is a DRY campground.
- Water Fill / Dump Station Available
- Nightly Rates: (WE HAVE A GROUP AREA - ASK FOR Nurse Ann Group)
- $28 - Electric (30 Amp) + $5 Check-In Fee
- Feel free to ask Nurse Nanna for additional information.
- Way Back Campground
- Location: 3590 Jonesville Road, Jonesville
- Nightly Rates:
- $20 - Tent (Electric)
- $35 - RVs (Eletric / Water)
- $45-55 - Cabins
Hotels & Inns
- Day's Inn
- Location: 3241 West Carleton Road, Hillsdale
- Nightly Rates:
- Additional Hotels located in Coldwater (30 minutes)
- Best Western Plus - US-12 just west of I-69 behind KFC & Taco Bell
- Holiday Inn Express - Willowbrook Rd - North of US-12
- Hampton Inn - Willowbrook Rd - North of US-12
- Broad Street Manor
- Location: 19 South Broad St, Jonesville
- Located in one of the Stock Mansions
- Nightly Rates:
- Munro House B&B
- Location: 202 Maumee St, Jonesville
- Located in Hillsdale County's Oldest Home and First Brick Building
- Nightly Rates:
- Rose Corner Inn
- Location: 30 S Manning St, Hillsdale
- Located in Historic Hillsdale Home
- Nightly Rates:
