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 Traditional
Cache
This is the original cache type consisting, at a bare minimum, a container and
a log book. Normally you'll find a tupperware container, ammo box, or bucket
filled with goodies, or smaller container ("micro cache") too small to contain
items except for a log book. The coordinates listed on the traditional
cache page are the exact location for the cache.
The general rule of thumb is, "If you take an item, leave an item, and write in
the logbook." Some caches are themed, so make sure to read the description
before going on a hunt.
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 Multi-Cache
(offset Cache)
A multi-cache ("multiple") involves two or more locations, the final
location being a physical container. There are many variations, but most
multi-caches have a hint to find the second cache, and the second cache has
hints to the third, and so on. An offset cache (where you go to a location and
get hints to the actual cache) is considered a multi-cache.
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Project A.P.E. Cache
In 2001, twelve geocaches were placed in conjunction with 20th Century Fox
to support the movie Planet of the Apes. Each cache represented a fictional
story in which scientists revealed an Alternative Primate Evolution. These
caches were made using specially marked ammo containers. Each cache had an
original prop from the movie. Only a few Project A.P.E. caches exist today.
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 Mystery
or puzzle caches
The “catch-all” of cache types, this form of cache can involve complicated
puzzles you will first need to solve to determine the coordinates. Examples include
sending the cache owner a verification codeword found inside the logbook, performing
some task at the cache location and taking a photograph, or writing the online log in a format
or with content that satisfies the cache requirements. Due to the increasing creativity of geocaching this becomes the
staging ground for new and unique challenges.
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 Letterbox
Hybrid
A letterbox is another form of treasure hunting using clues instead of
coordinates. In some cases, however, a letterbox has coordinates, and the owner
has made it a letterbox and a geocache. To read more about letterboxing, visit
the Letterboxing North America web
site.
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 WherigoTM Cache
Wherigo is a toolset for creating and playing GPS-enabled adventures
in the real world. By integrating a Wherigo experience, called a cartridge,
with finding a cache, the geocaching hunt can be an even richer experience.
Among other uses, Wherigo allows geocachers to interact with physical and
virtual elements such as objects or characters while still finding a physical
geocache container. A Wherigo-enabled GPS device is required to play a cartridge.
Learn more at Wherigo.com.
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 Event
Cache
Occasionally, local geocachers and geocaching organizations designate a time
and location to meet and discuss geocaching. After the event the caches are
archived.
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 Mega-Event
Cache
A Mega-Event cache is similar to an Event Cache but it is much
larger. In order to qualify as a Mega Event, the event cache must be
attended by 500+ people. Typically, Mega Events are annual events
and attract geocachers from all over the world.
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 Cache In Trash Out Event
Cache In Trash Out is an activity intimately tied to geocaching. While out there on a cache hunt, we collect litter along the trails and properly dispose of it. Cache In Trash Out Events are much larger clean-up events that involve and benefit the larger community.
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 Earthcache
An Earthcache is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique
geoscience feature or aspect of our Earth. Earthcaches include a set of
educational notes and the details about where to find the location (latitude
and longitude). Visitors to Earthcaches can see how our planet has been shaped
by geological processes, how we manage the resources and how scientists gather
evidence to learn about the Earth. For more information about Earthcaches,
visit http://www.earthcache.org/.
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 GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit
An event exhibit cache represents geocaching participation at the GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit. The GPS Adventures Maze is a traveling educational exhibit designed to teach people of all ages about navigation, GPS technology and geocaching.
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Grandfathered Cache Types
These are cache types that are no longer available for creation on
geocaching.com. Visit the Waymarking web site
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 Virtual
Cache
A virtual cache is a cache that exists in a form of a location. Depending on
the cache "hider," a virtual cache could be to answer a question about a
location, an interesting spot, a task, etc. The reward for these caches is the
location itself and sharing information about your visit.
Because of the nature of these geocaches, you must actually visit the location
and acquire the coordinates there before you can post. In addition, although
many locations are interesting, a virtual cache should be out of the ordinary
enough to warrant logging a visit.
Virtuals are now considered waymarks on
Waymarking.com.
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 Webcam
Cache
These are caches that use existing web cameras placed by individuals or agencies
that monitor various areas like parks or road conditions. The idea is to get
yourself in front of the camera to log your visit. The challenging part,
however, it that you need to call a friend to look up the web site that
displays the camera shot. You will need to have them to save the picture to log
the cache. If you’re a tech-head you could use your wireless modem and save the
image yourself on your laptop.
Webcam caches are now in the
Web Camera category on Waymarking.com
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 Locationless
(Reverse) Cache
Locationless caches could be considered the opposite of a traditional cache.
Instead of finding a hidden container, you are given a task to locate a
specific object and log its coordinates. A scavenger hunt of sorts, it involves
collecting waypoints of various objects around the world.
Locationless caches have evolved into Waymarking.
Waymark categories are similar to how locationless caches were listed on
geocaching.com, but you can now search for the locations in each category.
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