August — The Countdown Begins...

It's hard to believe that we've reached August already! We hope you're staying dry and cool in these hot Summer days as you search for the Lost Buoys. And while you're out trekking around the beautiful parks and trails of York County, don't forget those Mystery Photos on the website that will score extra points for your entry into the prize drawing at the end of the program. (Anyone happen to see this interesting place, Mystery Photo #4?)

Don't forget — You have until Labor Day, September 6, to find all 30 of the Lost Buoys. You can hand in your completed entry form at any branch of the York County Library System. Good luck in your hunting as you Get Outdoors and Make a Splash!

Welcome to York County...

We had great feedback on Saturday at Splashfest from those who have been participating in the GO and Make a Splash! program. Quite a few people made the comment "I had no idea York County had so many parks!"

We've had a number of families who, upon moving into the area, have found out about the program at their local York County Library, and used the program as a way of finding out more about the local parks and recreational opportunities. Great idea!

If you know a family that's new to the area, why not introduce them to this fun and active program that will guide them to some of the best parks and recreational sites in York County? I hope you're having fun discovering them, too!

Bonus Points

A question has been raised about the Mystery Photos and the extra points you receive by identifying them. Here's how the point system works:

For each of the 30 Lost Buoys that you find and record (create a rubbing) on your entry form, you receive one point toward the prize drawing (See the Prize/Rules page here). For each of the five Mystery Photo locations you correctly identify on the entry form, you'll receive an additional point toward your total, which determines how many chances you'll receive in the prize drawing.

More questions? Please feel free to email us anytime!

Mystery Photo #1

Okay, hopefully you've been "getting out" and about with this year's GO & Make a Splash! program, but I'm wondering how observant you are when you're looking for the Lost Buoys. Has anyone run across the location of this Mystery Photo? You can see it online here, but SHHHH! Don't tell anyone on this blog where it is! If you think you know where it is, make sure to fill it out on the back of the entry form in the center of your Water Log. Don't forget to keep your eyes open for the location of all five Mystery Photos. You could end up with FIVE EXTRA POINTS to qualify for the prize drawings at the end of the program. Good luck!

New Map Added to Lost Buoy Status Page!

You can now access a map that gives you an overview of the starting locations for all 30 Lost Buoys! Just visit our website at www.goyork.org and click on "Lost Buoy Status." At the top of the page, you'll find a light blue box that gives you a link to click on to open the map in a new window.

Have fun planning your "Make a Splash!" adventures!

Let the Games Begin!

Today is the official start of the Get Outdoors and Make a Splash! program. If you haven't picked up your Water Log yet, be sure to visit any branch of the York County Library System, where they are available FREE to kids and families.

In the Water Log, you'll find information on all 30 Lost Buoys, hidden throughout parks and trails in York County, with clues on how to find them! The entry form (located in the center of the book for easy removal) gives instructions on how to register for fun-filled prizes! You'll also find directions to the parks and trails, information on related books to read, and FREE fun activities for your family this Summer.

Good luck finding the Lost Buoys, and have fun Making a Splash!

Water Logs are here!

The Water Logs (program guides) for the 2010 Get Outdoors (GO) and Make a Splash! program have been shipped to all local branches of the York County Library System.

In your Water Log, you'll find helpful information about how to participate in the program, tips for staying safe in your adventures, information and directions on how to reach the 30 different Lost Buoys located throughout York County parks and trails, hours and locations of each York County Library branch, and a listing of even more Summer activity programs you can enjoy with your family!

Be sure to read all of the information in the Water Log, and then have fun getting started on your Summer 2010 adventures! And be sure to come back and tell us about your journeys here at the GO York blog — we can't wait to hear from you!

Welcome to the GO and Make a Splash! Program

We're so glad you're participating in this year's program! We're looking forward to hearing all of your comments, questions, feedback — anything you want to share with us about your experiences with the GO York program this year.

As the program gets underway, check back here for tips and advice from other "Water Loggers." Remember, the program runs from June 14 to September 6 (Labor Day). You only have four days after that (September 10) to turn in your entry forms to be eligible for the prize drawings.

Have fun finding all 30 Lost Buoys — and don't forget to visit the "Mystery Photos" page on the website! For each photo you identify correctly, you'll receive an extra point toward your entry total.

Good Luck!