This fall, Geocaching HQ is partnering with Scan Design Foundation to place Adventures at whimsical troll sculptures across the Pacific Northwest.
The Northwest Troll project, themed “Way of the Bird King,” includes six sites in the Pacific Northwest where Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo, is installing large-scale Trolls fashioned out of recycled materials. Continue reading →
Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! Genevieve (gminer1105) is a Marketing Manager at Geocaching HQ. She recently traveled to Wrocław, Poland, to attend the Geocaching Party 2023 Mega-Event (GC9YCJW). Here’s her trip summary. Continue reading →
Some geocaches are atop high mountain vistas or tucked away on postcard-worthy beaches. Other geocaches reside in bustling urban hubs, highlighting notable features. These awe-inducing geocaches inspire us, challenge us, and maybe even tempt us to travel around the world just to visit them.
And then there are those other geocaches. These less-than-majestic caches may not captivate our awe but bring joy, smiles, and just a sprinkle of potty humor to our geo-hearts.
Introducing the “Play nearby Locations” map feature for Adventure Lab®. Premium members using the Adventure Lab® app can now view nearby Locations from different Adventures right on the map. It’s the perfect tool for explorers who want to make the most out of their time outdoors—finding Locations and completing nearby Adventures all in one outing. Continue reading →
Deep in the Strubklamm (gorge) outside of Salzburg, Austria, lies a geocache that is sure to provide a thrill. A quick glance at the cache page for GC14D8W reveals that this difficulty 5, terrain 5 cache is far from a park and grab. Attributes “May require swimming,” “Climbing gear required,” “Dangerous area,” and “Cliffs/falling rocks nearby” hint at what you can expect from a journey to this Geocache of the Week.
