Geocaching is often categorized as an outdoor activity, and while this is an accurate categorization, it highlights only one aspect of the game. For many cachers, geocaching is also a creative pursuit. From crafting geocache containers, to hosting themed Events, to crafting narratives for Multi-Caches, geocaching is a great outlet for your creativity, as well as a fun outdoor activity. Read on for advice on how to use geocaching to express your creativity.
The cave of Wadi Shab — Geocache of the Week
- Traditional Cache
- GC4501Z
- by baltic penguins
- Location:
- Oman
- N 22° 49.905 E 059° 13.633
Lights, camera, action! 🎬
0700 hours. You’re a spy on a daring assignment. Your mission? Locate a secret treasure hidden somewhere in Oman’s winding ravine system.
Pack your water gear and hold your breath; we’re diving into the cave of Wadi Shab (GC4501Z), our Geocache of the Week!
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Geocaching in 2022: A year in review
Another year of geocaching is over and what a year it was. 2022 was full of new geocaches and Adventures, “Found it” logs, and exciting Events including our 20th Anniversary Celebration. As we start the new year, we wanted to share a look back at all the geocaching that happened in 2022. Here are 18 statistics highlighting the community’s geocaching achievements from the past year: Continue reading →
Keep your New Year’s resolutions with the help of geocaching
The start of a new year presents a great opportunity for setting new resolutions and goals, but as January fades into February, sticking to those resolutions can get a little tough. Resolutions are easier to follow through on if they’re specific and involve some fun, so why not incorporate the specific fun of geocaching into your goals for the new year? Read on and get tips for keeping five common New Year’s resolutions with the help of geocaching.
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Arte de Portas Abertas — Geocache of the Week
- Location:
- Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
- N 32° 38.877′ W 016° 54.036′
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso
In the early 2010s, the historic downtown of Funchal on Madeira Island, Portugal, found itself with quiet streets and many abandoned buildings. To combat this decay, the city council collaborated with local artists to revitalize and beautify the street of Rua de Santa Maria by painting elaborate designs on as many doors as possible. Today, tourists flock from all over to admire the wondrous art, and the city now has a new lease on life.
Thanks to this flourishing art scene and a geocacher named luisftas, Funchal gained another priceless asset in February 2012 in the form of a beloved Multi-Cache. In its decade-long existence, our Geocache of the Week, Arte de Portas Abertas (GC3D4F9), has accumulated a whopping 688 Favorite points. Take a stroll down Rua de Santa Maria with us and see what makes this cache so special!
