Our beloved game of geocaching wouldn’t be possible without the power of satellites. As they orbit in the sky above us, they help us navigate the world and transmit information in profound ways. With Blue Switch Day coming up, many questions come to mind. Have you ever wondered how the signal reaches the Earth and helps us navigate to where we want to go?
Category: Community
Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
Top Upvoted Logs: Cache Owner Appreciation
With the Year of the Hide fully underway, it’s time to show our appreciation to those cache owners who go above and beyond to create memorable hides for the geocaching community. One way to do this is by writing a thoughtful and kind log to achieve your smiley and let the cache owner know how much you enjoyed the experience!
New souvenir: Blue Switch Day 2022!
We rely on the GPS (Global Positioning System) more than we think, it has transformed the way we live and the world around us. Our lives would be very different if we didn’t have the GPS technology we know and use daily; even geocaching falls into this category. This is all possible because of one bright day on May 2, 2000—or as geocachers call it—Blue Switch Day.
Geocaching in Japan – An Interview with ShinyOrbital
As we emerge into 2022, a lot of us find ourselves in a place of personal reflection, learning, or gratitude. One thing HQ is grateful for are geocaching communities around the world who always show us something unexpected and new about our humble game. Continue reading →
Geocache your way to wellness
Geocaching is often called a hobby, a game, or hide and seek for containers. These labels are all true, but after you really get into geocaching, you’ll find that those labels only scratch the surface of everything that geocaching is. For example, geocaching is also an essential part of many cachers’ wellness routines. In fact, a 2014 study from Texas A&M University found that geocachers reported fewer days of poor mental and physical health than the general public. Read on and learn how you can geocache your way to wellness. Continue reading →
