Geocaching is a great outdoor activity on its own, but it can also be a fun add-on to other outdoor activities too. With this month’s Out and About challenge for Wheel of Challenges, you might be trying to get outside to geocache more days than usual. Pair your geocaching outings with other outdoor activities to maximize your fun and earn new souvenirs. To get you started, we’re highlighting three outdoor activities that pair perfectly with geocaching.
Category: Community
Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
London Calling 2023 recap
Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! Matt is the Chief Financial Officer at Geocaching HQ. He recently traveled to London to attend the Mega-Event, London Calling 2023 (GC9MAXX). Here’s his summary of the Event.
Clever…I think sums up the London Calling 2023 Mega-Event in one word.
The London Calling 2023 event was themed to Sherlock Holmes. So of course it was located in the section of London where the books were based, clever. Brian and the rest of the organizing team, weaved this theme throughout the Mega and the surrounding events. Continue reading →
Lackeys’ favorite caches
Geocachers choose their favorite finds for many different reasons. It might be the first cache you ever found, you were with a fun group of people, you spent hours trying to solve the puzzle to finally crack the code, or there was an interactive element to the cache that you weren’t expecting.
We’re highlighting just a few of HQ Lackeys’ favorite caches, why these caches still stand out to them to this day, and why they consider them Favorite point worthy. Continue reading →
What to expect at a Mega-Event
Calendars belonging to geocachers around the world are filling up as Mega-Event season gets into full swing. Each fun-filled Mega-Event has its own unique flavor, but there are a few things that most Mega-Events have in common. If you’re new to geocaching, attending a Mega-Event is a great way to get into the game and get to know the geocaching community. Read on to learn more about what to expect when attending a Mega-Event. Continue reading →
Thank a Volunteer Day is May 22!
Geocaching can take you on captivating journeys of discovery almost anywhere in the world. You can find secret places, join a community of fellow adventurers, learn new things, and even create your own magic when you hide a new cache. From the thrill of exploration to the pure joy of a wonderfully creative cache, a huge part of this wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers who play a major role to make it all happen. Continue reading →
