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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GIFF 2023: Award winners, wrap-up, and upcoming intermission

This past November, over 14,000 geocachers came together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF). We celebrated the 18 GIFF Finalist films from movie theaters, garages, drive-ins, and outdoor locations across the world. Overall, it was another great reminder of what we love about geocaching and how geocaching connects us all.

The votes have been counted, and we are excited to present this year’s film festival awards: the Signal Award and the People’s Choice Award. Continue reading →

Jan’s modelspoor—Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC9NJ3Y
by Jandl650
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
N 51° 24.665 E 005° 23.916

Full steam ahead to an adventure!

There are many hobbies out there that go hand in hand with geocaching. Did you know that model trains are one of them? With our Geocache of the Week, Jan’s modelspoor (GC9NJ3Y), you can ride the rails and add a new geocache to your ‘Found it’ list, all in one go!

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