Category: Interview

/ Nikki

Turning trash into treasure: An interview with LeviCol

Meet Levicol, the mastermind behind our recent Geocache of the Week, Captain Haxton’s Treasure! (GCAEZD2). This mind-boggling soda machine has a sweet surprise that’s wowed geocachers from across the United States and beyond.

Levi has perfected the art of upcycling pre-loved items alongside NaviTator, the other half of The CurioCabiniteers duo. With their combined skills in antique hunting, Levi has crafted dozens of creative geocache hides, accruing 222 Favorite points in the four years since he started geocaching.

Considering hiding your own cache but unsure where to begin? Read Levi’s tips and tricks and some inspiring words about what it takes to be a quality cache owner.

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/ Gia

Lackey Spotlight: Q&A with Frau Potter

Avid readers of the Geocaching Blog know that countless people contribute to making our game so special. But have you ever stopped to wonder what it takes to manage the global team of community volunteers who help make it all possible?

Hint: it requires dedication, creativity, and occasional fun!

Cindy, aka Frau Potter, has worn many hats during her time working at Geocaching HQ, all of them in passionate service to the worldwide community. After nearly 14 years, she’s retiring (or, as she likes to say, embarking on the next adventure). Before her departure, I had the chance to sit down to learn more about her time as a Lackey.

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/ Gia

So you want to host a Mega-Event? An interview with em_adventuring

Avid readers of the Geocaching Blog have seen interviews with cache owners, community volunteers, and countless folks who help make our game so special. But have you ever wondered what it takes to host a Mega-Event or Block Party?

Mega & Giga-Events are the ultimate gatherings for lots of geocachers. In 2025, geocachers will also have the opportunity to attend or host a Block Party to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. All of these events offer a variety of fun activities and attract geocachers from all over the world.

To learn more about what it takes to bring a big geocaching event to life, we sat down with Emily aka em_adventuring, Community Special Events Manager here at Geocaching HQ.

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/ Mackenzie

What makes geocaching so special? An interview from Seemyshell

Meet Craig, also known as Seemyshell in the geocaching community. You may know him from his friendly and outgoing social media presence. With a passion for filmmaking, he is a multi-time finalist for the Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF).

Get to know Seemyshell, from hearing his geocaching origin story to some of his favorite geocaching memories. Let’s get into this heartfelt interview and learn why this game is so special to him.

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/ Emma

Keeping the community clean, one CITO at a time

Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) Events are a unique way for geocachers to give back to their communities by improving outdoor spaces. As the 2024 CITO Season 2 comes to a close, it’s only fitting that we highlight some of the fantastic work CITO hosts put into their Events.

Canadian geocacher and CITO superhero Madill shares their advice on how to host a seamless CITO Event and keep your community clean.

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