We rely on the GPS (Global Positioning System) more than we think, it has transformed the way we live and the world around us. Our lives would be very different if we didn’t have the GPS technology we know and use daily; even geocaching falls into this category. This is all possible because of one bright day on May 2, 2000—or as geocachers call it—Blue Switch Day.
Geocaching in Japan – An Interview with ShinyOrbital
As we emerge into 2022, a lot of us find ourselves in a place of personal reflection, learning, or gratitude. One thing HQ is grateful for are geocaching communities around the world who always show us something unexpected and new about our humble game. Continue reading →
HQ Announces a new Event Cache type!
There’s no better way to celebrate our incredible game than with 50,000 of your closest friends! That’s right, 50,000 of you, you, you, you, and you all in one location. Think Woodstock meets Oktoberfest, in an epic collaboration so big that we can only facilitate one Tera-Event a year.
A walk in the Pompeii ruins — Geocache of the Week
Picture this: on a regular day the earth starts shaking beneath your feet. The sounds of the earth grumble as smoke and ash billow out into the sky. Without a moment to collect your thoughts, you must brace yourself for what’s about to happen next: a volcanic eruption so big it would leave your city encased in 12-20 ft of ash and pumice:
One fateful day back in AD 79, a Roman city endured that exact story. As a result, Pompeii remains a snapshot in time. This week’s Geocache of the Week takes us to the day the world stopped turning for one major city: A walk in the Pompeii ruins (GC5A7PB).
Gadget caches 101
If you’re somewhat new to geocaching, you’ve probably found that in addition to learning about the process of finding a geocache, you also learn a whole geocaching vocabulary, too. Today we’re checking out one of the terms on that vocabulary list: gadget cache. Scroll down to learn more about what makes certain geocaches gadget caches and see fun examples of this category of cache. Continue reading →
