Category: Learn

Whether you’re about to find your first geocache or your ten-thousandth, you’ve come to the right place to learn more about the game.

/ Geocaching HQ

New for Premium members: All Treasure collections are now active

Premium members can now access all available Treasure collections, instead of being limited to three active collections. This makes it easier to collect the Treasure you want without switching between collections.

This update introduces two improvements that players specifically requested:

1. Premium members can set up to five priority collections to collect Treasure from first.
2. Premium members can now view which collections a cache qualifies for on cache pages on Geocaching.com.
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/ Mackenzie

Tools of the trade

Ready to take your geocaching to the next level? You’ve learned how to hide one, and now it’s time to explore the essential tools that can elevate your adventures.

Being prepared for any situation while geocaching is key to a successful outing! Head over to the Geocaching YouTube channel and check out our five quick videos designed to help you gear up for your next adventure.

What’s your favorite tool?

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/ Gia

We asked you: what advice do you have for finding EarthCaches?

In 2024, the EarthCache™ program, a partnership between Geocaching HQ and the Geological Society of America, marked its 20th anniversary. The first EarthCache (GCHFT2) was placed in New South Wales, Australia in 2004.

Since then, thousands more have brought geocachers to awe-inspiring sites while sharing the wonders of Earth science. We asked the community to share some tips on how to get started with EarthCaches. Continue reading →

/ Gia

We asked you: What advice do you have for hiding a Mystery Cache?

Did you know that the first Mystery Cache (GC70) was placed on September 30, 2000, in North Carolina, USA? Since then, over one million Mystery Caches have been hidden around the world by geocachers like you.

Some Mystery Caches involve solving a puzzle or completing a task to reveal the final coordinates, since the posted ones aren’t usually the cache location. Puzzles vary, making this cache type great for geocachers who enjoy mental challenges and creative twists.

Whether you’re an experienced hider or planning your first Mystery Cache, we asked the community to share advice for creating a great one.

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/ Genevieve

Premium member exclusive: the first puzzle Treasure collection and a new souvenir

A new Treasure collection is now available for Premium members, and it’s a little different from previous collections—it’s a puzzle! Each Treasure in the River expedition puzzle collection is a puzzle piece. Complete the collection to complete the puzzle and earn a souvenir. The puzzle has 16 pieces, and each piece has unique criteria based on difficulty and terrain ratings.

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