Category: Geocache of the Week

/ Nikki

INDIANA JONES and Glagolitic tablet — Geocache of the Week

Mystery
GC3MJ0M
by Alke04
Difficulty:
4
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Croatia
N 44° 58.206 E 014° 45.140

Hey there, adventurers! Are you ready to put your language skills to the test?

Today we’re looking back to 1851, to the discovery of an ancient tablet that depicts one of the first written instances of the Croatian language. This important artifact will be crucial to help you solve the linguistic puzzle of a lifetime, just like famed fictional anthropologist, Indiana Jones.

So if you’re up for the challenge, say hello and “zdravo” to our Geocache of the Week, INDIANA JONES and Glagolitic tablet (GC3MJ0M).

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/ Eric

Château en vue (Castle view) — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC46BZ4
by El-Caminante
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Québec, Canada
N 46° 48.784′ W 071° 12.332′

On the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence, perched upon a hill, Château Frontenac towers above Québec City as its metaphorical gateway. The colossal structure—equipped with chimneys, spires, turrets, and towers—resembles something from a fantasy novel!

Join us as we’re en route to the Great White North for the Geocache of the Week: GC46BZ4, Château en vue (Castle view)!

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/ Adam

A l’ombre de la merveille – Geocache of the Week

Traditional Cache
GC1C1A
by garenkreiz
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
3.5
Location:
France
N 48° 38.207 W 001° 30.708

In need of some medieval magic? Welcome to Mont Saint-Michel, a rocky French island seemingly plucked from the heavens and placed in the Norman countryside. 

Strap on your hefty boots, we’re in a race against the sea to find one of France’s oldest and most-Favorited geocaches: A l’ombre de la merveille (GC1C1A).

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/ Nikki

The Journal — Geocache of the Week

Mystery
GC484C
by Claystalker
Difficulty: 
5
Terrain: 
5
Location: 
Illinois, United States
N 40° 40.563 W 089° 30.086

Gear up and prepare yourselves for the adventure of a lifetime!

Would you decipher a mysterious journal to uncover its hidden secrets? Would you follow the trail to find the family heirloom at the journey’s end?

In the great adventure provided by The Journal (GC484C), you and your team can find all the thrills you desire! If you choose to uncover these lost secrets, expect a tough journey ahead of you. Now that you’ve been warned, our Geocache of the Week, The Journal (GC484C) awaits.

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/ Eric

Step Well — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC2A606
by ykanu
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
India
N 28° 37.570′ W 077° 13.505′

Have you ever heard of a stepwell? Mostly found in India, these impressive structures built as early as 400 CE served to ensure water during the harsh dry season. Today, because of their extravagance and ornate beauty, stepwells are beloved historical sites. If you’re ready for an adventure like no other, “step” into our Geocache of the Week with GC2A606 – Step Well!

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