Three how-to videos for geocache inspiration

In nearly 20 years, geocaching has grown from a single container in the woods to a global game with over 3 million diverse geocaches. As the number of geocachers and geocaches grows, we encourage you to think about how the geocache you hide might add a moment of delight and interest to the geocaching gameboard. Looking for inspiration? Here are three videos to help get you started on how to create a memorable (for the right reasons) geocache!

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Your 2020 Vision: We asked, you answered!

Last month we asked you to share what your favorite geocaching memories have been since 2000, and what your vision for the next 20 years is. All we have to say is, wow! You did not disappoint. We received hundreds of responses from all over the world sharing stories, goals, and everything in between. After reading through each and every response, we’re sharing 20 stories that left us feeling inspired and motivated.

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Geocaching bucket list: quality caches edition

Any serious geocacher has a treasured list of geocaches they wish to find before they “kick the bucket,” so to speak. Today’s Bucket List Geocaches theme is quality caches.

Quality presents itself in many ways. There is a lot to take into consideration such as location, maintenance, and creativity. Together, the geocaches on this list define greatness and are not to miss on your life’s adventures.

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Leap Day 2020

Imagine if there was an extra day in the year for geocaching. Well, this year there is! Start planning your outings to get your Leap Day 2020 digital souvenir by finding a cache, Adventure Lab*, or attending an Event on Saturday, February 29th.

Leap Day only comes once every 4 years, so it is fitting to save this day for caches that are hard to come by or difficult to find. Take advantage of your Leap Day by avenging a difficult DNF or cracking the code for a tough Mystery cache.

We can’t wait to hear all about your Events and outings on this special day!

*Download Adventure Lab app here.

Speden Spelit Nopeustesti — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC5FD0B
by tiuhto
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
2
Location:
Finland
N 60° 12.962′ E 025° 00.688′

“Simon Says” is a challenging game of reaction and memory. Speden Spelit Nopeustesti is a geocache that emulates this fun and sometimes frustrating game with multi-colored lights. It won’t be hard to find, but it will be difficult to get to the logbook if you cannot follow the pattern of lights perfectly.   

Image by Jorppa Lane 
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