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 →
Mark Webb, also known as Troopbiz, has been part of the geocaching community since age 8. This year, he led the team behind GeoWoodstock XXI (GCANXX1) in Morgantown, West Virginia—the second-ever Giga-Event in the United States.
We caught up with Mark to hear about his journey from geo-teen to award-winning Event host, his tips for building community, and what’s next for him in geocaching. Continue reading →
Did you know that the first Mystery Cache (GC70) was placed on September 30, 2000, in North Carolina, USA? Since then, over one million Mystery Caches have been hidden around the world by geocachers like you.
Some Mystery Caches involve solving a puzzle or completing a task to reveal the final coordinates, since the posted ones aren’t usually the cache location. Puzzles vary, making this cache type great for geocachers who enjoy mental challenges and creative twists.
Whether you’re an experienced hider or planning your first Mystery Cache, we asked the community to share advice for creating a great one.
Depuis 2000, les géocacheurs ont exploré des millions d’endroits, publié d’innombrables logs et noué des amitiés à travers le monde.
Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion des 25 ans du geocaching, nous célébrons les personnes qui rendent tout cela possible — les poseurs.
Les Récompenses Virtuelles 5.0 est notre façon de vous remercier, avec 4 000 nouvelles opportunités pour les géocacheurs de placer une Cache Virtuelle unique. Continue reading →
Sinds 2000 hebben geocachers miljoenen plekken verkend, talloze logboeken gevuld en vriendschappen gesloten over de hele wereld. Nu, met de 25ste verjaardag van geocaching, vieren we feest voor de mensen die het allemaal mogelijk maken – De cacheplaatsers.
Virtual Rewards 5.0 is onze manier om jullie te bedanken, met 4.000 nieuwe mogelijkheden voor geocachers om een unieke virtuele cache te plaatsen. Continue reading →
