Category: Geocaching tools

/ Shenaya

Geocache Picker 101 — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC8R2RA
by Trycacheus
Difficulty:
3.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
North Dakota, United States
N 48° 08.503 W 097° 30.923

Are you ready to unlock a whole new level of fun? We hope you don’t have a favorite geocache in mind because it’s time to pick your favorite one! This cache comes with some cool Tools of the Trade (TOTT) that will be your key to success.

Unlike the geocache description suggests, we aren’t picking the nose of our friends, but rather picking the nose of this Geocache of the Week, Geocache Picker 101 (GC8R2RA).
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/ Geocaching HQ

Six great Geocaching gift ideas

Looking for the ideal gift for the geocacher in your life? Here are six fantastic ideas that will thrill both seasoned explorers and newcomers!

1. Intro to Geocaching Kit

The Intro to Geocaching Kit is a fantastic choice for those new to the adventure! This comprehensive set includes everything needed for a treasure hunt, packed in a convenient container. It’s perfect for sharing with friends or family, making it an excellent gift for beginners and seasoned geocachers.

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/ Nikki

What are tools of the trade?—check out these TOTT tutorials!

So you’re starting to get the hang of geocaching. You’ve watched all the tutorials, explored the Help Center, and even got a few geocache finds under your belt! But there’s one thing you just don’t understand—what in the world is a “TOTT,” and why do some caches require it?

We’re here to give you the lowdown on TOTTs (Tools of the Trade) and even share some examples of TOTTs you might need for your next geocaching hunt!

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/ Carly

What is Geocaching?

 

 

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Join the world’s largest treasure hunting community!

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor adventure that is happening all the time, all around the world. To play, participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are probably even some near you right now.

 

Geocaching started in early 2000. When the website launched, only 75 geocaches had been hidden. Today, there are over 3 million geocaches and millions of active geocachers playing the game. Geocaches come in all different shapes, sizes, and difficulties and are hidden in both rural and urban settings.

Geocaching offers something for everyone, from families with children to retirees. Some geocachers play the game to see how many total “finds” they can get, while others play to see how many new states or countries they can visit. Geocaching is a great way to find remarkable destinations that you would not have otherwise discovered. It is also an excellent education tool and an excuse to get off the couch.

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Go play. To get started, create a free basic account and use Geocaching.com or the free Geocaching® app to search for geocaches near your location. Whether you are off to find your first geocache or your ten-thousandth, the Geocaching® app is your ultimate geocaching toolbox.

Once you find a geocache, open it up and sign the logbook. You may discover some trade or swag items (small toys, keychains, trinkets) inside the geocache. The general rule of thumb is if you take something, leave something of equal or greater value. Then, place the container back exactly how you found it and share your experience online with the rest of the geocaching community. 

Connect. You can learn more about geocaching through the Geocaching Blog, The Geocaching Channel on YouTube, or the Geocaching Help Center. Educators can share ideas and lesson plans in the Geocaching.com Forum section for education. You can also connect with the geocaching community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and Pinterest.

Happy hunting!

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