One of the fundamental guidelines for placing a geocache is Get Permission.
So how do you get permission for your new cache hide? That depends on the location, who owns it, and who manages it. Continue reading →
Get Out and About with Earth Day 2022
Today is Earth Day and we at Geocaching HQ want to remind you what it’s all about with this Earth Day scavenger hunt!
Earth Day may only come around once a year, but our respect for the planet shouldn’t be limited to just one day. Today is a way to celebrate the world on which we live, as well as a way to increase awareness of how our actions impact the environment around us.
Lost (in) Place — Geocache of the Week
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your…. geocache?
As geocachers, we find that caching often takes us to new heights. Many of us constantly seek new challenges to climb and mountains to summit. Occasionally, we come upon an obstacle so towering that we couldn’t possibly do it without the help of a few friends. In these instances, we depend on our team to lift us up and help us rise to the occasion. That’s exactly the idea with this Geocache of the Week: Lost (in) Place (GC36R2G). Continue reading →
Love your cache and the planet
Geocaching brings the wonders and beauty of Earth into full focus by connecting geocachers with nature. Earth Day is a renewed reminder to leave each geocache—and the planet—better than you found it. The more time you spend outside exploring this extraordinary game board, the easier it is to realize you’ll be helping the environment with your actions, and the more you’ll be inspired to hide your next cache. Celebrate Earth Day with these five environmentally-friendly tips on hiding a geocache. Continue reading →
The energy behind Blue Switch Day
Our beloved game of geocaching wouldn’t be possible without the power of satellites. As they orbit in the sky above us, they help us navigate the world and transmit information in profound ways. With Blue Switch Day coming up, many questions come to mind. Have you ever wondered how the signal reaches the Earth and helps us navigate to where we want to go?
