Category: Community

Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.

/ Emma

Peace, love, and sunshine abound at GeoWoodstock XX 2024 Mega-Event

Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and, of course, geocaching! Emma (mostly_moss) is a Community Coordinator at Geocaching HQ. Emma recently traveled to Arizona, USA, to attend GeoWoodstock XX (GCA6GW6). Here’s her trip summary.

Attending my first Mega-Event, I was nervous, excited, and altogether not quite sure what to expect as I headed to Flagstaff, Arizona, for GeoWoodstock XX.

All I can say is, “Wow!” I was blown away by the dedication of the hosts and volunteers and the tremendous turnout from the geocaching community!
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/ Mackenzie

Maximizing creativity: crafting geocaches with YouTuber JustCarlo

Teeming with creativity, YouTuber Carlo, also known as JustCarlo in the geocaching community, shares his passion for creating new and exciting themed geocaches. He takes inspiration from everyday household objects and well-known icons, like Avatar the Last Airbender, to create geocache containers in his community.

Do you need some geocaching hiding inspiration? Join us as we get to know Carlo and learn from his unique tips and tricks for designing, building, and hiding his favorite geocaches!

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/ Genevieve

Adventure Lab® Spotlight: Djuren i Slottsskogen /The animals in Slottsskogen

This month’s Adventure Lab Spotlight is a dream come true for animal lovers. The Adventure, Djuren i Slottsskogen /The animals in Slottsskogen, guides explorers through Slottskogens djurpark, an almost 150-year-old zoo in the historic Slottskogen park in Gothenburg, Sweden. Get to know reindeer, seals, and ponies as you explore the open-air zoo and complete the Adventure. Continue reading →

/ Emma

That’s a wrap—CITO Season 1

If you spend enough time geocaching, you might find more than hidden treasure—you could stumble upon a new friend or two! The same is true for Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) Events! New friendships are just waiting to be discovered among the litter, weeds, and planted trees.

We were touched by all the logs mentioning old friends, new friends, and friendly moments as geocachers participated in more than 2,000 CITO Events already this year. Continue reading →