Category: Geocache of the Week

/ Mackenzie

A walk in the Pompeii ruins — Geocache of the Week

Multi-Cache
GC5A7PB
by Vesuviano
Difficulty:
4
Terrain:
3
Location:
Campania, Italy
N 40° 45.056′ E 014° 29.721′

Picture this: on a regular day the earth starts shaking beneath your feet. The sounds of the earth grumble as smoke and ash billow out into the sky. Without a moment to collect your thoughts, you must brace yourself for what’s about to happen next: a volcanic eruption so big it would leave your city encased in 12-20 ft of ash and pumice:

One fateful day back in AD 79, a Roman city endured that exact story. As a result, Pompeii remains a snapshot in time. This week’s Geocache of the Week takes us to the day the world stopped turning for one major city: A walk in the Pompeii ruins (GC5A7PB).

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/ Nikki

Retro-Games — Geocache of the Week

Multi-Cache
GC976P1
by TeamNetzZwerg
Difficulty:
3
Terrain:
3
Location:
Bayern, Germany
N 48° 23.566 E 011° 00.470

As much as geocaching is about the new, the innovative, and the creative, a large part of the game is about nostalgia. Many players continue to use GPS devices as a nod to the game’s origins, and many still know the company behind geocaching as Groundspeak! When it comes to hobbies, nostalgia is all around. So, if you’re looking to go back in time, grab your quarters and press “Start” on our Geocache of the Week: Retro-Games (GC976P1).

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/ Adam

The Two Towers — Geocache of the Week

Traditional Cache
GC3RJCY
by Burrentracker
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
4
Location:
Ireland
N 52° 56.694 W 009° 28.161

As much of the world prepares to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we reflect on the joys of geocaching in Ireland! Its gorgeous scenery and stunning natural wonders provide a backdrop for even the most seasoned explorer. Travel with us as we journey to Ireland’s majestic west coast in our Geocache of the Week: The Two Towers (GC3RJCY). 

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/ Eric

Grand Mosque Multi — Geocache of the Week

Multi-Cache
GC4WFT8
by TorstenOK
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
United Arab Emirates
N 24° 24.509′ E 054° 28.610′

What if we told you the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is shrouded in a Grand Mystery?

The old adage says fortune favors the bold, but it’ll take more than guts to get to the bottom of this 6-stage Multi-Cache. The key to your success is a tiny treasure, fabled to be just the size of a film canister, hidden deep within the walls of this 30 acre (12 hectare) megastructure. Cryptic messages and symbols stand in your way but, if followed correctly, legend says you’ll be rewarded with timeless joy and, of course, a smiley. Are you up for the challenge?

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/ Nikki

Hópsnes – Geocache of the Week

Multi-Cache
GC34QKX
by bergtor5
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
2.5
Location:
Iceland
N 63° 50.040 W 022° 25.112

The long search for the legend continues. The mist rolls in billowing waves over the rocky shore. A clanging bell faintly echoes in the distance, but its source is a mystery. You stumble upon what first appears to be a giant creature on the shore, shrouded in mist.

As the fog clears, the rust-colored tinge to the goliath catches your eye, and you realize that you’ve arrived: Hópsnes.

Alas, weary traveler, you traveled a long way and now find yourself adrift in the middle of a ship graveyard; the Geocache of the Week: Hópsnes (GC34QKX) beckons you like a siren call. Do you venture on and explore the mysteries of Hópsnes or retreat like a ship in the night? That is up to you to decide.

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