Long before geocaching built an entire community, the mailbox was another way to discover the world and connect with others.
Category: Community
Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
Accessibility meets adventure: the Birkenstock-friendly guide to geocaching
BirkenstockReport is an Alaskan geocacher with a mission: to make geocaching more inclusive and accessible while celebrating adventure and exploration in all its forms.
Ask Signal: Volume 5
It’s time for another edition of Ask Signal! We’ve gathered a selection of questions from the geocaching community and asked Signal to share the answers. Let’s dive in!
Maker Magic events share creation and inspiration
The geocaching community was asked to host events highlighting cache creativity… and they delivered! Between April 9 and 30, hundreds of Maker Magic Events across 30 countries showcased creativity through hands-on demonstrations, educational workshops, and more. From turning trash into a Favorite point-worthy container to creating custom stamps for Letterbox Hybrid Caches, these events were truly magical.
A recap of our first 2026 hiding theme: Hidden in plain sight—urban edition
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.
