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?
Lion Cave and Tiger’s Nest — Geocache of the Week
- Traditional Cache
- GC3Z126
- by nannibella
- Location:
- Bhutan
- N 27° 29.577 E 089° 21.751
Located high in the Himalayas, the Buddhist monarchy of Bhutan is known for its monasteries, dramatic landscapes, and mountainous terrain. Visitors to this elevated nation struggle to catch their breath due to its high altitude and breathtaking vistas. So travel with us as we explore one of Bhutan’s most visited destinations: Lion Cave and Tiger’s Nest (GC3Z126).
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Top Upvoted Logs: Cache Owner Appreciation
With the Year of the Hide fully underway, it’s time to show our appreciation to those cache owners who go above and beyond to create memorable hides for the geocaching community. One way to do this is by writing a thoughtful and kind log to achieve your smiley and let the cache owner know how much you enjoyed the experience!
The World’s Largest Nano — Geocache of the Week
- Traditional
- GC57VFG
- by ottieolsen
- Location:
- Kansas, United States
- N 39° 00.946 W 099° 53.337
Just when you thought you were an expert on cache size, you stumble upon the world’s largest nano. Perplexed, you dive deep into the geocaching guidelines, YouTube web archives, and check in with libraries in the Vatican on any information about this rumored anomaly. Nestled away in the heart of Kansas, it turns out that those rumors are true; and yes, it’s magnetic.
