Do you ever find yourself scratching your head trying to think of fun activities to do with friends and family? You go down the list of usual places to go and things to see, you look through all your board games and the showtimes at the movie theater, but nothing feels especially new or exciting. Well, we have a one-word solution to this dilemma: geocaching. Read on and learn why geocaching is always a great choice for how to spend quality time with friends and family. Continue reading →
Category: Community
Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
Thank a Volunteer Day is May 22!
There are many remarkable things about geocaching. It helps you discover new places and meet new friends, and find delightfully creative caches. One of the most incredible parts is that volunteers have a huge role in making it all happen. Whether you have found a new cache across the world or down the street, hidden a cache, used our forums, or have used Geocaching.com or the Geocaching® mobile app in a language other than English, you have a geocaching community volunteer to thank! There are several types of volunteers in the geocaching world who deserve our appreciation. Continue reading →
Adventure Lab® Spotlight: Rangitoto Baches
Looking for an Adventure that reveals fascinating history and offers a walking tour with beautiful scenes of nature? A quick search near Auckland, New Zealand using the new themes filters takes Adventurers to the Rangitoto Baches Adventure. Though Rangitoto Island is no longer inhabited, it was once home to a community of people who built their own small vacation homes, called baches, on the island. Explore the history and nature of this picturesque volcanic island just a ferry ride from the bustling hub of Auckland. Continue reading →
3 caches to make you lose yourself in labyrinths
Though geocachers around the world have only been navigating their way through Signal’s Labyrinth since early April, they’re certainly not newbies when it comes to labyrinths and mazes. These types of puzzles are often features of geocaches, especially Mystery Caches. If you’ve been geocaching for a while, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across a cache with a labyrinth theme, a pinball-style maze, or some other crafty puzzle that tests your wits before you can sign the logbook. Today we’re celebrating geocachers’ passion for puzzles with three different labyrinth-themed caches. Continue reading →
How to get permission to place a new geocache
One of the fundamental guidelines for placing a geocache is Get Permission.
So how do you get permission for your new cache hide? That depends on the location, who owns it, and who manages it. Continue reading →




