We often underestimate our reliance on GPS (Global Positioning System), yet, over the course of 24 years, it has fundamentally reshaped our lives and the world we inhabit.
Imagine how different our daily routines would be without GPS technology. Among many other things, paper maps would be necessary to navigate from point A to point B and turn-by-turn delivery tracking would be impossible. Notably, geocaching would never have come into existence. Continue reading →
Recent visitors to the Korea Comics Museum in Bucheon, South Korea have enjoyed a creative introduction to geocaching, thanks to user pipiruby (Ruby), who was one of just six artists chosen from a hundred entrants to participate in the “Colorful Diversity Cartoons” exhibit.
Ruby has found over 80 caches and hidden five of her own since discovering geocaching a few years ago. We asked about her new hobby and how she shared it with others by way of her art.
Thanks to GeoDesertTiger, one of Korea’s community volunteer reviewers, for the translation of our questions and Ruby’s answers! Continue reading →
Gadget caches may be deviously delightful, and Giga-Events can make you gleeful. EarthCaches might leave you feeling like you’re on top of the world, while Multi-Caches can tease your brain every step of the way.
This week, however, we’re celebrating the simplicity of a well-placed Traditional Cache, cleverly hidden in plain sight.
We Make a Great Pair (GC8XCPD) is more than it ap‘pears’!
We compiled the top 5 geocaching Shorts of custom geocaches that will inspire you from the Geocaching YouTube channel! These videos are among the best, and believe us when we say you won’t want to miss a second!
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As the EarthCache™ program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, Geocaching HQ has partnered with the Geological Society of America (GSA) to bring new hiding guidance for EarthCache enthusiasts. We hope these suggestions help address some community feedback to keep EarthCaches a wonderful way to explore geological wonders. Continue reading →
