It’s summertime, and for this challenge, you’re trying to find or hide geocaches with the name of a Michigan lake in them. We’ve got over 11,000 of them that are larger than 5 acres, so there are plenty to choose from. Whether it’s the unique Sudden Unexpected Pond or the very common Mud Lake, there are over 3,000 words in the list to choose from. So, jump on in and splash around a bit and see what you get.
Here’s the list we’ve come up with: Lake Names (spreadsheet) or Lake Names (PDF). The list is broken up into individual words/numbers.
Complete the results form and submit it no later than September 5, 2025 (11:59 PM). Project-GC will be used to determine the winner of the challenge. NO ENTRY FORM IS REQUIRED.
The Water Wonderland Challenge was created by MrandMrsMan. Obtain your number of points from Project-GC here.
A list of eligible lake names can be found here in spreadsheet format or here in PDF format.
Submit this form with the results from running the Project-GC checker using your cacher name. - Finds:
- Find caches containing any of eligible lake names in the title.
- Finds must be made between July 15, 2025, and August 31, 2025.
- Hides:
- Hide caches containing any of the eligible lake names in the title.
- Hides must be published between July 15, 2025, and August 31, 2025.
- Eligible Caches:
- Any cache with a GC code is eligible.
- A maximum of one word will count for each cache. For example, a cache named "nine mile" would count for either "nine" or "mile," but not both.
- Words included as part of another word (e.g. "nine" in "ninety") do not count. The word must appear in the cache title as a discrete word.
- Points:
- Every qualifying find will be awarded 1 point.
- Every qualifying hide will be awarded 2 points.
- Lake Superior members will have their points doubled (not included in the checker; will be calculated later).
- Winners:
- Winners will be chosen by a random drawing of entrants. The more points you have, the greater your chances of winning.
- The number of winners will depend on the number of entrants:
- 1-15 entrants = 1 winner
- 16-30 entrants = 2 winners
- 31+ entrants = 3 winners
- Prizes:
- Lake Superior and Lake Huron members are playing for a collectible geocoin.
- Lake St. Clair and Trial members are playing for a membership upgrade coupon.
- Membership is measured at the end of the challenge. Anyone who upgrades their membership during the challenge period will be competing at the upgraded level.
- The challenge managers reserve the right to offer additional prizes, depending on the number of entrants.
If you have a question regarding the challenge, click this link to send an email to the challenge managers. If your email client doesn't like the link, send your inquiry to migo.promotions@gmail.com with this EXACT subject: Water Wonderland:Inquiry.