We kicked off the 2026 hiding themes with a challenge to look twice at their surroundings. Hidden in plain sight—urban edition covered clever, camouflaged geocaches that blend into everyday urban surroundings.
From February 1 through March 31, geocachers around the world nominated caches they hid or found in 2026, turning inconspicuous objects and placements into extraordinary adventures.
Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! AngryBeesy is an Associate Product Owner, Web at Geocaching HQ. He recently traveled to Iowa to attend MOGA 2026 (GCB40XQ)
Some geocaches bring your favorite games into the real world. Others challenge you to think creatively. Minecraft Quest (GCBNEJH) does both—inviting you to step straight into a blocky universe where crafting, exploration, and a bit of courage are the keys to success.
What if a geocache wasn’t the main attraction—but part of something even more creative? This Geocache of the Week (GCACQY9) invites you to step up to a tiny gallery where art, community, and geocaching come together in one thoughtfully crafted experience.
The second hiding theme of 2026 is hiking and nature. This theme covers hiking routes in natural areas, suitable for all experience levels. From beginner-friendly trails to more challenging hikes, we are looking for geocaches across a range of outdoor experiences.
Each quarter, we will introduce a new hiding theme to celebrate geocaches published in 2026. We will also feature geocaches from each theme on the Geocaching Blog and social media.
