2026 Texas Challenge - Survey Recap
The 2026 Texas Challenge drew 91 survey responses, with attendees rating the Saturday main event an average of 4.36 out of 5 stars and 91% agreeing that Taylor and the surrounding area made a great host location. Most attendees traveled in by car (nearly 87%), and respondents represented every corner of Texas along with visitors from as far away as California, Washington, British Columbia, and Florida — a reflection of the reach of the TGA community.
Across the written comments, one theme came up again and again: the people. Members highlighted the camaraderie of reconnecting with old friends and welcoming new ones, along with standouts like the CITO mural painting, the Inner Space Caverns tour, the Hall of Fame induction, and the Texas County Challenge Finisher’s Reunion. First-timers felt especially embraced — as one attendee wrote:
“This was our very first time at an event like this. Everyone was so helpful and took us under their wings. We are already looking forward to next year.”Logistics earned praise too:
“Enjoyed having the convention center open for the entire weekend. Being able to sit down, have concessions, bathroom breaks, and ac were amazing.”A longtime cacher summed it up nicely:
“Well run Megas have problems almost no one knows about. I think this Mega would be considered a well run Mega.”Members also shared thoughtful feedback to help make next year even better. Several noted that some restaurant meet-and-greets were overwhelmed by the turnout, with one attendee suggesting “multiple spots per meal or shifts” to spread the crowd. A few flagged confusion around the Saturday team competition start and asked for clearer communication on packet pickup, lab cache publication, and event schedules. Even amid the critiques, affection for the event came through clearly:
“Haven’t been to a challenge event yet that I haven’t enjoyed thoroughly. The vendors, the visitors, the fellow cachers; all of it is worth every mile I drive to attend!”A huge thank you to everyone who responded, to the volunteers and sponsors who made it happen, and to the Central Texas region for hosting. See you next year!
Save The Dates
November 14th, 2026
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TXGA Hall of Fame Nomination
2025 TXGA Membership Coin
Who is TXGA?
The Texas Geocaching Association (TXGA) formed in January 2003 by Sam Morrow (UsMorrows), Candy Lind (Moosiegirl), and Will Nienke (9Key). We have hosted several successful statewide events, such as the annual TXGA Texas Challenge & Geocaching Festival and Lone Star RoundUp, Geocaching’s first mega event, GeoWoodstock 4 in 2006, and strive to foster the development of geocaching in the Great State of Texas.
Mission Statement
The Texas Geocaching Association (TXGA) is a volunteer organization. We strive to be the foremost advocate for geocaching in Texas and to promote the family-oriented activity of geocaching through a central website, social media, workshops, events and information displays, while encouraging responsible stewardship of public lands.
TXGA is committed to celebrating the diversity of our membership in all regions of Texas and beyond. From finders to hiders, veteran to novice geocachers, our differences allow us to serve and support each other while building a dynamic geocaching environment in Texas and the greater community.