With this month’s Iconic Cacher challenge for Wheel of Challenges, geocachers everywhere are focusing their next cache outings on different types of geocaches. Since each geocache type has a unique icon, stats-obsessed geocachers challenged themselves to complete what is referred to as an ‘icon run.’ In an icon run the goal is to find and log as many different types of geocaches as you can, ‘collecting’ their icons as you go! Read on to learn more about icon runs and how to prepare for one.
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.
What to bring geocaching
Whether you’re geocaching in your neighborhood or a remote mountain range, it’s important to bring a few items for a successful and enjoyable outing. Here are five we always recommend. Continue reading →
Three tips for adding geocaching to your everyday routine
A day where you can spend some time geocaching, whether it’s 15 minutes or 5 hours, is a good day. Finding a cache shows you new places, adds fun to your day, and gets you outside in the fresh air. It often feels like this kind of geocaching joy is something that you can only find if you have extra free time on the weekend or if you’re on vacation, but actually geocaching easily fits into everyday routines. Read on for tips on how to go geocaching regularly and start adding sparkle to the drab of the everyday. Continue reading →
Indoor Adventures for creators
Are you an avid Adventurer but deterred by cold, wet weather? Try filtering by “indoor” in the Adventure Lab® app and see what’s possible when you take an Adventure inside! Do you want to create an Adventure to delight other explorers? Create an indoor Adventure and showcase the fascinating sights your locale has to offer in a way that explorers can enjoy no matter what the weather outside is like. Continue reading →
What to expect after you submit a geocache for review
You found the perfect location and the perfect container, you checked to make sure it all complies with the guidelines, and after putting the final touches on the cache page for your new hide, you submit your new geocache for publication. Congratulations! You’re now just one step away from having your new hide published on the geocaching map. This final step, the review process, is an important one and it can look very different for each cache hide. Below, we’re sharing three scenarios to demystify the process and help new hiders know what to expect after they hit the submit button. Continue reading →
