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 →
Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: A Crappy Cache
- Traditional
- GC35T4T
- by TEAM GEOCHEF
- Location:
- Michigan, United States
- N 42° 07.639′ W 085° 30.372′
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.
Adventure is all around us—New map feature 🗺️
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 →
Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: STRUBKLAMM
- Traditional
- GC14D8W
- by baumrinde & sternfänger
- Location:
- Salzburg, Austria
- N 47° 46.520′ E 013° 12.190′
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.
Four reasons to add friends in the official Geocaching® app and website
With geocachers attending Events to earn points for Wheel of Challenges this month, the spirit of geocaching community and friendship is in the air. Geocaching friends are handy for lots of reasons and it’s easy to see the benefits of geocaching friends when you’re out in the field, but there are also benefits to adding friends on the website and app. Continue reading →
