One of the aspects of geocaching that never fails to impress us is the creativity of the global geocaching community. From planning cleverly themed-Events, to creating thrilling Mystery Caches, and more, geocachers are always enhancing the game with their imaginations and inventive ideas. In the spirit of the Year of the Hide, we’re highlighting the creativity of cache hiders, by calling attention to different genres of creative hides that go beyond the classic tupperware container. Read on and let these creative caches inspire your next hide! Continue reading →
Plan the perfect trip with Premium features
After a couple of years off, the world is slowly but surely getting back in the swing of things when it comes to travel. We’re all a little rusty at thinking about and planning trips, but don’t worry! Whether you’re traveling near or far, Geocaching.com and the Geocaching® mobile app have some Premium features that will make planning a great trip easy. Continue reading →
Step Well — Geocache of the Week
Have you ever heard of a stepwell? Mostly found in India, these impressive structures built as early as 400 CE served to ensure water during the harsh dry season. Today, because of their extravagance and ornate beauty, stepwells are beloved historical sites. If you’re ready for an adventure like no other, “step” into our Geocache of the Week with GC2A606 – Step Well!
The next phase of Signal’s Labyrinth begins on June 6
With the help of geocachers around the world, Signal the Frog® is navigating through the enchanted forest and can finally see a way out. However, many challenges lie ahead before he can finally make it back to HQ. Just beyond the forest is a murky swamp shrouded in mist. Can you help Signal find his way through the swamp and get closer to HQ? Geocachers have until June 6 at noon UTC to escape the enchanted forest before our journey through the swamp begins. Continue reading →
Mega-Event season has begun!
Mega-Events, Event Caches attended by 500+ people, happen throughout the year, but activity really picks up right around the spring and summer months in the Northern Hemisphere. There are 12 Mega-Events scheduled in the month of June 2022 alone! To see where and when these Events are happening, check Geocaching HQ’s List of upcoming Mega-Events. With the season about to go into full-swing, we’re sharing four reasons why attending a Mega-Event is a top experience for all kinds of geocachers. Continue reading →
