If you host it, they will come: Planning your first geocaching Event

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of geocaching. We’re excited to share this milestone with the global geocaching community through Community Celebration Events!

But what’s the secret to a spectacular geocaching Event? We asked the co-hosts of Maine’s second-longest running Event, Get Useless In Eustis (GUIE), for their advice.

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Breaking the ice: A guide to getting comfortable at Events

The theme of this month of Wheel of Challenges, Teamwork Makes the Dream Work, is all about community connection. If you’re looking to get closer to earning the souvenirs for the challenge, attending Events and posting “Attended” logs for those Events is sure to get you there.

However, Events might not be the type of geocache that you’re usually drawn to. If the thought of meeting a bunch of new people and striking up conversation is overwhelming, attending an Event could feel a little daunting. You’re not alone. To help geocachers who are on the introverted side, we’re sharing tips and tricks on how to use that nervous energy to transform you into a geocaching social butterfly.

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