Five creative ways to make use of your geocache log photos

These days it’s easier than ever to capture your best geocaching moments, thanks in part to our phones, and of course, all of the amazing geocaches hidden out there. Adding photos to your logs is a great way to add to the detail of your log (no spoilers, though!), but have you ever considered what else to do with those photos once you’ve earned your smiley? These photos are memories of your story-worthy geocaching moments, so make the most of them with these five ideas.

  1. Design a calendar. If you’re having a hard time narrowing down your favorite photos, a calendar might be the perfect craft for you! Create a collage of photos each month or simply feature your favorite geocache or geocaching memory. Bonus: use this calendar to plan your future outings!
  2. Create postcards. Keep in touch with your geocaching pals the good ole fashioned way—with snail mail! Easily turn your photos into postcards or greeting cards. Keep a few for yourself on the fridge, secretly send the rest off as a fun surprise for your friends, or leave them as SWAG next time you find a Letterbox Hybrid.
  3. Make a coloring book. There are reports that say that coloring reduces stress and improves vision and motor skills. Talk about a win-win! Keep the coloring book for yourself as a rainy day activity or share it as a gift for cachers of all ages!
  4. Treat yourself. Geocaching cakes have become a bit of a trend (see here) so why not turn your favorite geocaching photos into a tasty treat? From sugar cookies to sheet cakes, your photos will look sweet! These photos may not last too long but they will be memorable in their own right.
  5. Customize your profile. Use your favorite geocaching photo to customize your public profile with your own profile or cover image. To update your profile image, visit your Profile in the app or on Geocaching.com and tap on your profile photo. To update your cover image, visit your Profile on Geocaching.com and upload a photo in the “Cover Photo” section. You will now see these images both on Geocaching.com and in the Geocaching® app!

How do you like to make the most of your geocaching photos? Share in the comments below!