Geocache your way to wellness

Geocaching is often called a hobby, a game, or hide and seek for containers. These labels are all true, but after you really get into geocaching, you’ll find that those labels only scratch the surface of everything that geocaching is. For example, geocaching is also an essential part of many cachers’ wellness routines. In fact, a 2014 study from Texas A&M University found that geocachers reported fewer days of poor mental and physical health than the general public. Read on and learn how you can geocache your way to wellness. Continue reading →

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Retro-Games — Geocache of the Week

Multi-Cache
GC976P1
by TeamNetzZwerg
Difficulty:
3
Terrain:
3
Location:
Bayern, Germany
N 48° 23.566 E 011° 00.470

As much as geocaching is about the new, the innovative, and the creative, a large part of the game is about nostalgia. Many players continue to use GPS devices as a nod to the game’s origins, and many still know the company behind geocaching as Groundspeak! When it comes to hobbies, nostalgia is all around. So, if you’re looking to go back in time, grab your quarters and press “Start” on our Geocache of the Week: Retro-Games (GC976P1).

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Introducing Signal’s Labyrinth

Here at Geocaching HQ, it’s not uncommon to hear the question “where in the world is Signal the Frog®?” The only trouble this time is, we don’t know. Last we heard, Signal was seen headed toward a magical and mysterious land in search of inspiration for a new geocache. What our favorite mascot didn’t realize is the secrets of this place are hidden in a series of labyrinths that are way too easy to get lost in! Can you help Signal evade danger and navigate the mazes? Starting April 4, 2022, find geocaches, Adventures, and mysterious bonus items to earn new souvenirs and help Signal make it back to HQ. Continue reading →

Adventure Lab® Spotlight: Les Portes Fortifiées

For our latest Adventure Lab Spotlight, we’re heading to Canada to explore the historic stone fortifications of Quebec City with the Adventure, Les Portes Fortifiées. This captivating tour enchants imaginations with its old stone arches and ramparts, and expands minds as it reveals the history of the province of Quebec. Get ready to be taken back in time as you explore the Locations of this Adventure. Continue reading →