August 17 marks the 13th anniversary of International Geocaching Day, and what better way to celebrate than to go geocaching—it’s the perfect time to join in on the fun! This year, we have an exciting challenge for you!
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Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
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:
Fun, friends, and a scenic setting at School in Nature – 10 years (GCABCDE) in Slovakia
Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! Genevieve (gminer1105) is a Marketing Manager at Geocaching HQ. She recently traveled to Slovakia to attend School in nature – 10 years (GCABCDE). Here’s her trip summary. Continue reading →
Things to know about geocache maintenance
It is often said that the journey is the reward, but geocachers may argue that a journey is even more rewarding when it ends with a find rather than a DNF! Regular maintenance is an important (and required) way to ensure that your geocache is a reward for those who seek it. If a cache falls into disrepair, then a reviewer may take action via the sweeping* process. Continue reading →
A cosmic conversation: Marcellus dives into geocaching, outer space, and more
We’re thrilled to connect with Marcellus Cadd (atreides) from Geocaching While Black again, just in time for the new geocaching challenge, Cosmic Quest! Marcellus shares his strategy for maximizing fuel gathering, his geocaching zodiac sign, whether he believes in aliens, and more!
