Writing a great log can take a little extra time but is well worth the effort. It takes dedication, planning, and creativity to hide a geocache. Writing a personal and detailed log is a way to make a cache owner’s day. Here are 8 tips to make a log great according to cache owners.
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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.
Three reasons to add friends on Geocaching.com
Geocaching friends are handy for lots of reasons—they offer a second pair of eyes looking for the cache, they can distract any muggles nearby, or maybe they brought that special tool of the trade! The list goes on! It’s easy to see the benefits of geocaching friends when you’re out in the field, but here are three reasons why friends are great to have on Geocaching.com.
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How to write a great cache description
Guest writer: Cathy Hornback, Community Volunteer Support Senior Specialist at Geocaching HQ
A geocache description is the information you write for other geocachers on your cache page about your cache and its location. It’s also a good way to share information about interesting things to see while there, things to avoid, and what kind of equipment you’ll need. A good cache description can attract more people to visit and find your geocache. Below are two examples of a geocache description. Which cache would you want to visit?
Three ways to thank a geocache owner
Geocaching is only as good as the geocaches hidden. Owning a geocache is more than hiding a container. It’s discovering a great location, selecting the perfect container, writing a clever description, and caring for the cache through thick and thin.
How to choose the best caches for kids
Now that you have learned how to get your kids outside with geocaching, make sure the caches you find are fun for them. Putting in time to plan your outing is a worthwhile investment in future family outings. Here are five tips on how you can select the best caches to make your kids’ caching trip a success!
