GBGA-05 – Hungarian Academy of Sciences — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC1RX4Y
by guppik
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
2
Location:
Budapest, Hungary
N 47° 30.019 E 019° 02.825

Many geocaches will take you on an incredible journey. Some journeys are an adventure in and of themselves, but some take you on a historical adventure as well!

Join us in learning about the history of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences with our Geocache of the Week, GC1RX4Y.

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Pi Day 2023!

Happy Pi Day, geocachers!

We could go around in circles explaining why this special date brings joy to so many people.

Rather than celebrate the first three digits of the numeral pi or the baked dessert by the same name, we decided to graph our excitement this year with pie charts!

Check out the following geocaching pie charts to see “scientific data” on this special hobby, and scroll to the bottom to find a template to create your own!

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Say hello to the Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization (NoVAGO)

Geocaching groups and organizations enable players to make wonderful and sometimes lifelong connections with like-minded people. They help beginners learn the game, host awesome Events, do important work with land managers around the world, and much more! Check out HQ’s list and map of geocaching groups and organizations to find one near you.

We look forward to highlighting several groups in the coming months. Let’s start by meeting the Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization (NoVAGO), which attracts members from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Thanks to hrothroc, the group’s Public Relations Officer, for gathering answers to our questions! Continue reading →

Gunung Kawi Temple — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC1TRVM
by richlink
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
2
Location:
Indonesia
S 08° 25.427′ E 115° 18.658′

Sometimes it’s a unique container that makes a great geocache. Others, it’s a magical location. This time, it’s both! Our Geocache of the Week (GC1TRVM) brings us to Gunung Kawi Temple in the verdant jungle of Bali, Indonesia. Join us for a grand adventure!

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