With their towers and turrets, castles are always a delight to explore, and geocachers must think so too, since there are geocaches placed near each of these six ornate fortresses! Full of history, wistful romance, and incredible adventure, not to mention magnificent architecture, these castles will give you a smile even if you don’t find the cache. Get ready to be whisked away on a whimsical (virtual) escape!
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Geocaching is delightful because of the people who play it — adventure-seekers, makers, parents, astronauts and (sometimes) celebrities. Read their stories.
Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: Table Top Trove (GCMYYZ)
- Traditional
- GCMYYZ
- by Richter Family
- Location:
- Western Cape, South Africa
- S 33° 57.633 E 018° 24.392
As we look back on twenty years of geocaching history, we decided to revisit some of our favorite Geocaches of the Week from years past.
This week we’re setting our time machines to December 2011 when we awarded the honor of Geocache of the Week to Table Top Trove (GCMYYZ). Even in 2011 this cache had already made quite a name for itself as one of the most visited caches in South Africa. Almost 9 years later, the cache continues to impress with over 100 Favorite points and more than 2000 finds. This cache also stands out from the crowd because of how long it has been in the game. This past February marked 15 years since it was placed!
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These three tips can make your next geocaching outing better
There’s a whole geocaching frontier out there, and as lands begin to reopen in some places, we’re eager to hit the trails. We know there are many physical and mental benefits of being outdoors—plus there are geocaches to be found—but safety is always the priority. Here are three suggestions to help you get outside and enjoy nature and geocaching responsibly.
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Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: Gdansk TB Hotel (GC2EC67)
As we look back on twenty years of geocaching history, we decided to revisit some of our favorite Geocaches of the Week from years past.
This week we’re going back to September 2015 when we first put Gdansk TB Hotel (GC2EC67) in the spotlight. Almost five years later, this clever urban cache is still delighting geocachers and earning an impressive number of Favorite points.
