We know learning the ins and outs of geocaching is not always easy, but geocaching can be as simple or complex as you’d like! To help you out, we’re answering some of the what’s, why’s, and who’s around Geocaching promotions.

Let’s start here. What is a geocaching promotion?

We like to encourage our global community to get outside and go geocaching! We do this through creatively themed challenges that inspire players of all levels to explore the outdoors and earn souvenirs.

So far so good, but what are souvenirs?

Souvenirs are virtual pieces of art that you can earn and display on your public profile on Geocaching.com.

Outside of geocaching, a souvenir is a token of remembrance—a way to remember visiting some place. Similarly, at Geocaching HQ we release our own version of digital souvenirs each year to celebrate special dates, places, and events.

For this promotion, you’ll have the chance to earn up to six unique souvenirs for your profile through the pirate-themed search for The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde.

Wait, back up. Why pirates?

Geocaching at it’s core, is the world’s largest treasure hunt. Treasure lies in the eye of the beholder, but we like to think of it as visiting a new place, finding a cool cache, or being able to trade SWAG (stuff we all get) and trackables. What else comes to mind when you think ‘treasure hunt’? Pirates! It’s really as simple as that.

Aye Aye! Makes sense to me. So, who’s Mary Hyde?

Ruling the seas for many years, Captain Mary Hyde has found every treasure she’s set out for, all but one that is…

Continue reading and join the hunt for The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde! 

Still left with questions? Check out the Help Center or write your question in the comments!

Dear cache owner,

You hid me under this rock next to this waterfall two months ago. It’s a beautiful spot. I enjoy it very much. But now, after 25 finds, a rainstorm, and an encounter with a moose, my logbook is full, my trackables are damp, and I’m 15 feet away from where I should be. Help!

Love,
Your Cache

Sound familiar? Probably not, unless your cache has learned to communicate! Whether you’re a seasoned cache owner or about to hide your first cache, remember that maintaining your geocache is an essential part of cache ownership. Poorly maintained caches aren’t fun for anyone to find, and they risk being archived.

Luckily, we’ve made it easy for you to learn the art of geocache maintenance. Follow these 9 tips and your geocache will be thanking you for days. (Or it would, if cache-to-human communication were advancing a little faster.)

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