Water—we can’t live without it!
August’s cache hiding challenge was all about water and nautical-themed caches, and we are H2Oh-so-excited at the results! Take a look at just a few of the submissions that made a splash:
Author: Nikki
Nikki is a Community Manager at Geocaching HQ. Her specialties include making cheesy puns, talking endlessly about coffee, and being the only Californian who enjoys rain. She is passionate about geocaching and loves that it brings communities together.
Save the Date: World Postcard Day is on October 1!
Geocaching and postcards go hand in hand.
We all know the joy of opening a container—whether that be a mailbox or a geocache—and discovering something unexpected hidden inside. What’s even better is getting the chance to meet people from around the world that share the same excitement. Both postcards and geocaches connect us to our community and make the world that we explore feel just a little bit closer. Continue reading →
Out of this World—Geocache of the Week
- Traditional Cache
- GC9Y4Y9
- by straightoutofrutland
- Location:
- British Columbia, Canada
- N 49° 52.645 W 119° 23.346
Not so long ago, in a galaxy very, very close, a geocache of cosmic proportions was born..
During our intergalactic friends’ visit to Earth for Cosmic Quest, they came across a geocache that reminded them of home. Explore the miraculous galaxy that is our Geocache of the Week, Out of this World (GC9Y4Y9).
Meet your community volunteers
It’s a well-known fact that geocaching is a community-based game. After all, what would the game be without creative cache owners and the engaged cachers who log their finds?
Another vital aspect of the game is the collection of geocaching community volunteers who dedicate their time, passion, and talent to support the worldwide geocaching community.
- Reviewers review and publish geocaches that meet geocaching guidelines
- Moderators guide and monitor participation in the Geocaching Forums
- Translators translate geocaching content into languages other than English
- EarthCache reviewers use their expertise in geology to review and publish EarthCaches
The geocaching community currently has nearly 400 volunteers who support geocachers and coach new players—all for the love of the game. Though most volunteers are also active players, a large portion of the community hasn’t yet had the chance to meet them.
Here’s a brief introduction to volunteers you might have seen in your community! Continue reading →
Cache Hiding Themes—July: outer space
In honor of Cosmic Quest, July’s hiding theme is all about outer space!
Geocachers from around the galaxy stepped up to share their out-of-this-world caches in celebration. These hides are truly stellar and we couldn’t “plan-et” any better if we tried! Take a look at just a few of the submissions we gravitated towards:
