As the EarthCache™ program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, Geocaching HQ has partnered with the Geological Society of America (GSA) to bring new hiding guidance for EarthCache enthusiasts. We hope these suggestions help address some community feedback to keep EarthCaches a wonderful way to explore geological wonders. Continue reading →
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All the latest news from the world of geocaching.
Guess notable geocache locations on GeoGuessr during The Geocaching Challenge
We’re excited to announce a special limited-time collaboration between Geocaching HQ and GeoGuessr!
GeoGuessr is an interactive geography game that transports players to random locations around the world using Google Street View. Just like geocaching, players must employ their navigation and deduction skills (aka, geo-senses) when guessing their precise location. The more accurately a player guesses, the more points they earn. Geocachers can even earn a limited edition souvenir! Continue reading →
Celebrating the March Equinox
The March equinox marks a moment of balance in Earth’s orbit with nearly equal amounts of daylight worldwide. It symbolizes transition, marking the start of spring in the northern hemisphere and the start of autumn in the southern hemisphere. Around the world, it’s celebrated as a time of interconnectedness, reminding us of our shared experience, regardless of hemisphere. Whether you will celebrate a spring equinox or an autumn equinox this March, plan to include geocaching in your equinox celebrations to earn a souvenir! Continue reading →
Celebrate 25 years of geocaching at Community Celebration Events
As we count down to the 25th year of geocaching in 2025, community will be a huge part of the celebration because geocaching is all about people. We’re excited to share that Community Celebration Events (CCE) will return in 2025! Continue reading →
Leap Day 2024 souvenir—making up for lost time
Leap Day only comes around once every four years.
For this reason, February 29 is a frenzy of activity for geocachers as they fill in their calendar grids, host Events, and generally try to fit four years’ worth of geocaching into just one day.
In the spirit of making up for lost time, we’re celebrating 2024’s extra day with an extra special souvenir! Continue reading →
