Just Follow the Favorite Points to the #OMGeocache
There’s a difference between finding a good geocache and finding a geocache that makes your jaw drop, racks up the Favorite Points, and inspires geocachers around the world. We call these #OMGeocaches.
Fortunately, finding these geocaches isn’t too hard. You can see some for yourself on the Geocaching Pinterest board with 197 Creative Geocache Hides. Every week, the blog features one of these geocaches as Geocache of the Week. And when you’re ready to find one in the wild, Geocaching Premium members can sort by Favorite Points on the new search page.
What’s the best #OMGeocache you’ve ever found? Post it on our Facebook page.
Folge einfach den Favoritenpunkten, um zu einem #OMGeocache zu gelangen.
Es gibt einen Unterschied dazwischen, einen guten Geocache zu finden und einen solchen, der Dir den Unterkiefer runterklappen lässt, bei dem die Favoritenpunkte nur so hochschnellen und der Geocacher auf der ganzen Welt inspiriert. Wir nennen solche Dosen #OMGeocaches.
Glücklicherweise ist es nicht allzu schwierig, diese zu finden. Einige davon stellen wir auf dem Geocaching-Pinterest-Board vor, auf dem Du Dir 194 kreative Geocache-Verstecke ansehen kannst. Im Blog wird außerdem wöchentlich einer davon als “Geocache der Woche” vorgestellt werden. Und wenn Du Lust hast, einen davon draußen in der Wildnis zu suchen, können Geocaching-Premium-Mitglieder die neue Suchfunktion nach Favoritenpunkten nutzen.
Was ist der beste #OMGeocache, den Du jemals gefunden hast? Poste etwas dazu auf unserer Facebook-Seite.
Apple pie, pizza pie, shepherd’s pie, it does not matter. All things delicious and pie like are always appreciated – especially at Pi Day events.
2 – Pi is an irrational number – so this is a good time to do something irrational (ok, maybe just different) with your event.
Think creatively about how you can have fun around geocaching and what activities you can have at your event to create that fun. Is it a pie eating contest or a competition to solve a math puzzle and open a geocache container the quickest? The ideas and opportunities are, much like the decimals in pi, endless.
3.14 – Share the event outside of the geocaching community.
Break out of your “algorithm” for inviting only your closest geocaching friends and think about others that we know that would enjoy geocaching (and pie) as much as we do. You can even invite them to invite their friends too (does that count as the .14?)
Don’t forget — you can earn TWO new souvenirs on Pi Day: One, by attending an event. The second, by logging a find on a Mystery cache. Use the new search tool to find Mystery Caches near you now.
When I first saw this geocache, the thing that struck me was the incredible description! I didn’t understand any of it (I don’t speak Portuguese), but I could definitely see the time and effort that went into creating the story and images. From there, a quick look at the logs and the photos showed that this geocache was more than just a pretty description—the container itself is an elaborate puzzle box. Geocache owners that put this much effort into a geocache deserve to be recognized!
What geocachers are saying:
[translated as best I could from Portuguese]
“I really enjoyed it, Falkon Eye congratulations, this was the best cache I’ve ever done.” – eduarda
“Magnificent cache !! Certainly deserves all the praise it has received, and from us, a BIG FAVORITE POINT. Congratulations to the owner throughout their dedication to create this geocache.” – SACTeam
“Very, very, very good! Shoe-in for (at least) the top 3. Congratulations to the owner on the GREAT accomplishment and thanks for giving us the pleasure of enjoying this MAGNIFICENT cache.” – avilescos
Photos:
A lucky geocacher with the logbook. Photo by geocacher Lusitana PaixãoYou’ve got the box, now how do you get it open? Photo by geocacher NarsaThe beginning of this geocache’s page.
What’s the most elaborate geocache you’ve ever found? Tell us in the comments.
Continue to explore some of the most engaging geocaches around the globe. Check out all the Geocaches of the Week on the Geocaching blog. If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, just fill out this form. Thanks!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new geocache search tool. It’s faster, easier to use and helps you find the exact adventure you want—and it’s all thanks to the geocaching community. We started the upgrade by asking geocachers what they wanted, then gave Geocaching Premium members a Sneak Peek at the new tool before launch.
Now the new search is ready for prime time. Take it for a spin by searching for Pi Day events and Mystery Caches near you so you can earn your Pi Day souvenirs on March 14.
And speaking of new upgrades to Geocaching.com, check out the newHide a Geocache page. It’s designed to be more helpful for new geocache hiders and streamlined for seasoned geocachers. See the new Hide a Geocache page.
