Is your GIFF film ready for the red carpet? Enter your film into the festival for the chance to have your geocaching film viewed by thousands of people all over the world. There’s just over one week left to edit those transitions, make any last changes, and export that video file. The deadline to submit a film to the 2023 Geocaching International Film Festival is Thursday, August 3.
Category: Community
Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
Maker Magic events: Cache creation and inspiration
From June 13–July 3, geocachers in 45 different countries hosted over 600 Maker Magic events, enchanting attendees with information and workshops about creating spellbinding new geocaches. From building gadget caches to teaching about caches requiring climbing equipment, the community took these special events as an opportunity to express their creativity which led to some exceptional new caches on the map. Read on to learn more about these events and see pictures of Maker Magic in action.
A trip through history in New Jersey
Geocaching HQ staff attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching. HQ Lackeys WanderingVenser and Dribblecastle recently attended the Metro Mega Gathering in New Jersey (GC9X6QF), Here is their trip summary. Continue reading →
Adventure Lab® Spotlight: An Adventure In The Forest
Our next Adventure Lab spotlight takes you to a place that sounds like the setting of a fairy tale. The Adventure, An Adventure In The Forest, invites you to discover the natural beauty of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in Scotland. Walk along woodland paths, see the animals of the forest scamper and run around the trees, and stumble upon a waterfall that Adventure’s creator, Nirikina, says “appears as if by magic.”
International Geocaching Day 2023
Mark your calendars! International Geocaching Day 2023 approaches!
Ever since the 2011 Geocaching Block Party, geocachers worldwide come together for a day of celebration and smileys on the third Saturday of each August. This holiday is just one of the many quirks that make the global geocaching community so endearing. This year, we celebrate the amazing biodiversity of our planet. Can we count you in on the 12th anniversary of this special occasion?
Log any geocache, Adventure Lab® Location, or Event on August 19 or August 20 to earn the International Geocaching Day 2023 souvenir.
