/ Mackenzie

New Souvenir: International EarthCache Day 2023!

EarthCaches are filled with pools of geological knowledge, just like Pamukkale in Turkey. These bright blue, eye-catching terrace pools are created by the carbonate mineral left by the thermal flow of spring water, pictured above.

Learn more about Earth and its incredibly unique formations on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8, in celebration of International EarthCache Day! Earn the official souvenir for visiting the physical location of the EarthCache and completing the logging requirements to receive your smiley.

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/ Nikki

“PIRATE PROJECT” Off Course and Marooned—Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GCAC4P0
by youngoldfella
Difficulty:
3
Terrain:
3
Location:
Queensland, Australia
S 23° 25.985 E 144° 15.197

Ahoy matey, seek ye a Geocache of the Week?

With a treasure so rare, yer gonna have to fight tooth and nail to recover this loot! Be ye bold enough, or be ye a yellow-bellied, lily-livered landlubber?

If it wasn’t clear, we haven’t had enough of Talk like a Pirate Day! We hope you haven’t either because our Geocache of the Week, GCAC4P0, will surely shiver yer timbers! So, if you’re ready to set sail with us, it’s time to batten down the hatches, weigh anchor, and hoist the sails!

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/ Gia Rassier

Explore the Pacific Northwest with Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King Adventures

This fall, Geocaching HQ is partnering with Scan Design Foundation to place Adventures at whimsical troll sculptures across the Pacific Northwest.

The Northwest Troll project, themed “Way of the Bird King,” includes six sites in the Pacific Northwest where Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo, is installing large-scale Trolls fashioned out of recycled materials. Continue reading →

/ Emma

Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: A Crappy Cache

Traditional
GC35T4T
by TEAM GEOCHEF
Difficulty:
1
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Michigan, United States
N 42° 07.639′ W 085° 30.372′

Some geocaches are atop high mountain vistas or tucked away on postcard-worthy beaches. Other geocaches reside in bustling urban hubs, highlighting notable features. These awe-inducing geocaches inspire us, challenge us, and maybe even tempt us to travel around the world just to visit them.

And then there are those other geocaches. These less-than-majestic caches may not captivate our awe but bring joy, smiles, and just a sprinkle of potty humor to our geo-hearts.

Image by Kat-as-trophy.

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