As much of the world prepares to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we reflect on the joys of geocaching in Ireland! Its gorgeous scenery and stunning natural wonders provide a backdrop for even the most seasoned explorer. Travel with us as we journey to Ireland’s majestic west coast in our Geocache of the Week: The Two Towers (GC3RJCY).
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Here in the Northern Hemisphere ice is starting to thaw, birdsong floats through the air, and fragrant flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is on its way and we’re ready for the brighter days and longer cache outings the season brings. With the weather getting warmer, now is also a great time to check on your caches and do a little spring cleaning. Caches often need maintenance after the colder and wetter months. Follow our tips below to freshen up your cache and make it ready for a new season of “Found it” logs and Favorite points. Cachers in the Southern Hemisphere, who are entering autumn, can also follow these tips to make sure their caches are in good shape after a busy summer season. Continue reading →
Happy Pi Day!
Much like pi, geocaching gives us seemingly infinite ways to explore and expand our horizons. Countless people know how unique today is, and it would be a pi-ty if we didn’t stop and appreciate the moment.
What if we told you the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is shrouded in a Grand Mystery?
The old adage says fortune favors the bold, but it’ll take more than guts to get to the bottom of this 6-stage Multi-Cache. The key to your success is a tiny treasure, fabled to be just the size of a film canister, hidden deep within the walls of this 30 acre (12 hectare) megastructure. Cryptic messages and symbols stand in your way but, if followed correctly, legend says you’ll be rewarded with timeless joy and, of course, a smiley. Are you up for the challenge?
Reach the Peak has just ended and around the world geocachers are catching their breath after “summiting” the seven tallest mountains on every continent. In addition to providing a chance to challenge our geocaching skills, our summits of those seven mountains also provided a reminder of how geocaching is tied to the beautiful outdoors. How lucky are we to have mighty mountains, forests, and trails as our gameboard? To celebrate reaching the peaks of those mountains, we’re highlighting five geocaches around the world that take geocachers to other awe-inspiring sites in nature. Read on and learn about the caches and their incredible locations. Continue reading →
