Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! jtcoffee, Head of Community at HQ recently traveled to Germany to attend 6. IEE – 6. Internationales EarthCache Event (GCAMM0N). Continue reading →
You Make The Chain! ( Gadget Cache ) – Geocache of the Week
- Traditional
- GC6P20K
- by arlingtontrains7
- Location:
- Texas, USA
- N 32° 37.701 W 097° 10.798
Sometimes we come across a complicated gadget geocache and wonder what chain of events led the cache owner to create such a unique design…
This simple-yet-devious gadget cache challenges geocachers to use the provided materials to create their own tool to retrieve the key and open the geocache.
We asked you: what advice do you have for finding EarthCaches?
In 2024, the EarthCache™ program, a partnership between Geocaching HQ and the Geological Society of America, marked its 20th anniversary. The first EarthCache (GCHFT2) was placed in New South Wales, Australia in 2004.
Since then, thousands more have brought geocachers to awe-inspiring sites while sharing the wonders of Earth science. We asked the community to share some tips on how to get started with EarthCaches. Continue reading →
Behind GeoWoodstock XXI: Q&A with award-winning geocacher Mark Webb
Mark Webb, also known as Troopbiz, has been part of the geocaching community since age 8. This year, he led the team behind GeoWoodstock XXI (GCANXX1) in Morgantown, West Virginia—the second-ever Giga-Event in the United States.
We caught up with Mark to hear about his journey from geo-teen to award-winning Event host, his tips for building community, and what’s next for him in geocaching. Continue reading →
TB Hotel De Aardappel — Geocache of the Week
- Traditional
- GC9T76J
- by Butz-Jumper
- Location:
- Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
- N 51° 41.109′ E 004° 47.066′
What do you get when you cross a potato farm with creativity and geocaching? One unforgettable memory that’s ripe for the picking! It’s time to visit the farm with this week’s featured geocache!
