Author: Nikki

Nikki is a Community Volunteer Support Specialist 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.
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Gorgons Schatz oder So’n Ding …—Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC75DP8
by Gorgon17112003
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
N 54° 04.782 E 012° 15.581

To some, geocaching is an adventure straight out of a fairytale: a hero overcoming obstacles and defeating all odds to reach victory.

While we may not be saving any damsels in distress over here, we do occasionally come up against a “guardian” of a geocache. Join us as we meet a new friend and maybe just convince him to let us sign the log with our Geocache of the Week, Gorgons Schatz oder So’n Ding … (in English, “Gorgons treasure, or something like that…”) (GC75DP8).

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Cache Hiding Themes 2024

2024 is finally here, and we have our planners open and ready for all the exciting plans the year will bring. One thing that we’re sure of as we look to the new year: we’re ready for something different.

We’d love to highlight all the memorable geocaches featured in the geocaching communities around the world—the question is, where to start?

That’s why we’re introducing our monthly geocache hiding themes, for all those cache owners who don’t know where to begin when it comes to their newest cache creation.

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Win de jackpot ( In ) 2018—Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC7EP9D
by jackie vandenberk
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Limburg, Belgium
N 51° 15.011 E 005° 19.375

A unique geocache in a picturesque landscape? You hit the jackpot!

With our Geocache of the Week GC7EP9D, you really can have it all. Try your luck at this faux slot machine and see if you can win the “Golden Jackpot!”

Are you feeling lucky?

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/ Nikki

What are tools of the trade?—check out these TOTT tutorials!

So you’re starting to get the hang of geocaching. You’ve watched all the tutorials, explored the Help Center, and even got a few geocache finds under your belt! But there’s one thing you just don’t understand—what in the world is a “TOTT,” and why do some caches require it?

We’re here to give you the lowdown on TOTTs (Tools of the Trade) and even share some examples of TOTTs you might need for your next geocaching hunt!

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