Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
We kicked off the 2026 hiding themes with a challenge to look twice at their surroundings. Hidden in plain sight—urban edition covered clever, camouflaged geocaches that blend into everyday urban surroundings.
From February 1 through March 31, geocachers around the world nominated caches they hid or found in 2026, turning inconspicuous objects and placements into extraordinary adventures.
Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! AngryBeesy is an Associate Product Owner, Web at Geocaching HQ. He recently traveled to Iowa to attend MOGA 2026 (GCB40XQ)
When you find a cache, what makes it stand out as a quality cache? For some, it’s about creativity. For others, it’s about location, storytelling, or thoughtful placement.
While it’s easy to point out what doesn’t work—like damaged containers or soggy logs—defining what makes a cache great is much more subjective.
We asked geocachers to share what quality means to them.
The joy of finally finding a well-hidden container. The surprise and delight at encountering a clever gadget cache. The twinkle in a cacher’s eye when signing a logbook. It’s all magic.
We’re bringing back that magical feeling with Maker Magic, a moment of celebration and inspiration for creative cache hides. Will you host a DIY cache building workshop or lead a discussion on crafting the perfect puzzle? The magic is in your hands!
Geocaching is often described as a treasure hunt, but sometimes the real treasure isn’t what’s inside the container—it’s the heartfelt messages geocachers leave in their logs.
