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Category: Interview
Crafting adventures, one geocache at a time: An interview with Mama Hen & Her 2 Chicks
For more than two decades, Mama Hen & Her 2 Chicks has transformed geocaching into an unforgettable adventure, playing with woodworking, building intricate gadget caches, and, most of all, bringing joy to the geocaching community through clever, humorous hides.
Come along to find out what inspires Mama Hen & Her 2 Chicks’ incredible cache creations, how everyday objects become unforgettable adventures, and the creative advice she has for anyone hoping to build a little geocaching magic of their own.
#WeArePlay showcases the global impact of geocaching
On a mid-August morning, Geocaching HQ co-founders Jeremy Irish, Elias Alvord, and Bryan Roth met at Seattle’s Gas Works Park, just a short distance from HQ. They carried paddleboards into the waters of Lake Union, enjoying sunny skies and views of the Seattle skyline and the famous Space Needle. In some ways, the setting was reminiscent of the trio’s lake-based meetings during the very early days of their now 25-year partnership. Except this time, a crew was shooting video from shore while a drone filmed them from above!
Behind GeoWoodstock XXI: Q&A with award-winning geocacher Mark Webb
Mark Webb, also known as Troopbiz, has been part of the geocaching community since age 8. This year, he led the team behind GeoWoodstock XXI (GCANXX1) in Morgantown, West Virginia—the second-ever Giga-Event in the United States.
We caught up with Mark to hear about his journey from geo-teen to award-winning Event host, his tips for building community, and what’s next for him in geocaching. Continue reading →
Creating community, one geocaching Event at a time
Meet Sahan, a teen geocacher making a name for himself, one Event at a time. In honor of geocaching’s 25th anniversary, we want to recognize Sahan’s contribution to his local geocaching community!
