Have you ever set out to find a winter-friendly cache… only to discover it was hidden at the base of a pole six feet under snow? (I have!)
Great geocaching outings start with the right expectations. Whether you’re planning a family-friendly afternoon or a long-distance hike, attributes help match the experience to your plans.
When you see a blue question mark on the map, do you feel curious—or confused? Mystery Caches—also known as Puzzle Caches—can be intimidating. Some puzzles involve codes or ciphers. Others require solving math problems, answering questions, or reviewing the cache page for hidden clues.
Solving puzzle caches takes patience, attention to detail, and a willingness to try different approaches. We asked geocachers to share their best advice for getting started.
Hiding a geocache just got easier!
With the new coordinate collector in the Geocaching® app (version 10.2.0+ on iOS and version 10.3.0+ on Android), you can collect and name coordinates right in the app. The feature is available now on iOS and will roll out on Android shortly. If you’re on Android and don’t see it yet, it will appear once version 10.3.0 is available to you.
Your saved coordinates automatically sync to your cache owner dashboard on Geocaching.com.
A new year is a natural moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead. In geocaching, that can mean setting a clear goal—or simply staying open to wherever the game leads next.
Some geocachers start the year with a plan, like completing a challenge, exploring new places, or focusing on a favorite cache type or difficulty. Others take a more flexible approach, fitting geocaching into everyday life and using it as a way to get outside and connect with their community.
We asked geocachers to share what they’ve set out to accomplish in 2026.
In 2024, the EarthCache™ program, a partnership between Geocaching HQ and the Geological Society of America, marked its 20th anniversary. The first EarthCache (GCHFT2) was placed in New South Wales, Australia in 2004.
Since then, thousands more have brought geocachers to awe-inspiring sites while sharing the wonders of Earth science. We asked the community to share some tips on how to get started with EarthCaches. Continue reading →
