Muggles. They are all around us. Coexisting without any idea of how their life could change with one simple app. We all know it can take a village to find some of the geocaches out there. Why not increase your find count with the help of your friends! With this four-step program, your muggle friends will be geocachers in no time.
Why you’re never too old to start geocaching
We all know there’s a sense of mystery and adventure to be felt when you set off in search of a geocache, and the feeling when you actually find one is addictively satisfying. Luckily there are no prerequisites for geocaching and geocaches come in all shapes, sizes, and experience levels. In fact, geocaching is fun for all ages. Here’s why:
Lackey trip report: GeoWoodstock XVII
Geocaching HQ staff will attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! Eileen (eileenk9) is the Human Resources Manager (or should we say Lackey Resources Manager?) at Geocaching HQ. She recently traveled to Texas to attend the GeoWoodstock XVII Mega-Event (GC7NBWQ). Here’s her trip recap.
“For a person your size, you sure can eat a lot,” my fellow Lackey said to me over a Reviewer dinner. With my mouth full of Texas-style barbecue, it wasn’t lost on me that I’ve always been one to bite off more than I can chew. So when I had the privilege of addressing the community at Geowoodstock and exclaimed, “I’ve got 200 lackey tags I don’t want to bring back home,” I had no idea I’d be swarmed by the hundreds who wanted to interact with little old me! To my pleasant surprise, I got to spend a few precious moments with each individual who I handed my lackey tag, and each interaction felt like I was talking to a cherished friend. It was at that moment I remembered to not underestimate the power of community-building over a shared experience — and I soaked it all in!
Happy Birthday and Happy GeoTour, Smokey Bear!
This blog post was written by geocaching veteran, Geocaching HQ employee, and purple enthusiast, MissJenn.
Since 1944, Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. This year, Smokey is celebrating his 75th birthday. To honor him and his timeless message of wildfire prevention, Middle-Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact is launching a new GeoTour—The Smokey Bear 75th Anniversary GeoTour (GT92).
GIFF: Behind the Scenes Quiz
3..2..1..action! Filmmakers have one more month to say ‘that’s a wrap!’ on the production of your short films before the August 1st deadline. Before you click ‘send’ on your GIFF submission, how well do you know the guidelines behind-the-scenes? Test your cinemaphile meter and geocaching etiquette, then review your score in post-production!
GIFF 2019 is your chance to have your geocaching film viewed by thousands of people on movie screens all over the world. You can find the rules here. When you’re ready, fill out the submission form.
