What if one of the easiest caches on your list turned out to be one of the most memorable? That’s exactly what awaits at this week’s Geocache of the Week, GC9XY1Q—a cleverly crafted experience that proves you don’t need high difficulty or rugged terrain to create something unforgettable.
Let‘s get back to the 80s – #14 — Geocache of the Week
This week, rewind your enthusiasm, press play, and get ready for a little analog-style geocaching adventure.
Let‘s get back to the 80s – #14 (GCBGZ27) cranks the dial all the way back to a time before the digital world as we know it today existed. Spool up your curiosity, the 80s are waiting, and they’ve got a Mystery for you.
Gladys West and the GPS revolution: Blue Switch Day 2026
When geocachers step outside with a GPS-enabled device, they’re tapping into decades of brilliant science and mathematics that make those coordinates possible. Behind every successful find stands a brilliant mathematician whose work helped make modern GPS possible: Dr. Gladys West.
Image from the New York Times.
GCHC – Pump It Up – Geocache of the week
Some geocaches are simple finds. Others ask for a bit more. GCHC – Pump It Up (GCBCVD7) does both. What starts as a search quickly turns into a hands-on experience where curiosity—and a bit of effort—bring the cache to life.
New in the Geocaching® app: Tools for hiding a Traditional Cache
Whether you’re out on a hike or visiting a local park, sometimes you come across a spot and think, “That would be a great place for a cache.”
With the latest Geocaching® app release (version 10.7.0+), you can now record a hiding spot, add cache details, and submit a Traditional Cache for review—all from the mobile app!
