Tag: GOTW

/ Mackenzie

Extrem4 -“Stonerose”- Nachtcache — Geocache of the Week

Letterbox Hybrid
GCTWJ1
by Doomritterbande
Difficulty:
5
Terrain:
5
Location:
Grand-Est, France
N 48° 00.975′ E 007° 31.875′

So you’ve heard of the standard daytime caching, but have you heard of extreme nighttime caching? Prepare yourself for a never-before-seen adventure through the forgotten walls of a 19th-century French fortress. Dark twists and turns await you at every mysterious corner in this daring Letterbox Hybrid! This Geocache of the Week is for those who like to play in the dark and are up for one intense challenge; welcome to Extrem4 -” Stonerose” – Nachtcache (GCTWJ1). 

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/ Nikki

Museu do Pão – Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC3FEKT
by marcoabreu007
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Guarda, Portugal
N 40° 25.041 W 007° 41.673
Sometimes, while on the quest for an adventure or performing a crazy feat to reach a cache container, we can lose sight of what geocaching is all about. It’s not always about the intense climb or difficulty ratings. The most memorable cache container designs make us think outside the box while nourishing our minds and our sense of curiosity. That’s why we’re going back to our roots with this Geocache of the Week: Museu do Pão (GC3FEKT). Continue reading →
/ Adam

Mdina — Geocache of the Week

Multi-Cache
GC21534
by divingbrothers
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Malta
N 35° 53.077 E 014° 24.200

Regardless of who you are or where you come from, the desire to connect with former civilizations is a part of what makes us human. Understanding generations and cultures gone by can help define who we are and who we wish to be, both on a personal and societal level.

To get in touch with the past, our Geocache of the Week takes us to Malta, a Southern European island nation known for its expansive history, warm climate, and phenomenal geocaches. Be sure to bring your sunglasses, a pen, and plenty of excitement for our Geocache of the Week—the most Favorited Multi-Cache on Malta: Mdina (GC21534). 

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/ Eric

Casket 4 – Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GCYZQE
by slycapou
Difficulty:
1
Terrain:
1
Location:
Egypt
N 29° 57.027′ E 031° 07.745′

Mysterious, fascinating, and perfect for tourists. Are we describing geocaching or the Great Pyramid of Giza? Trick question—the answer is both! One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the awesome series of pyramids known as the Giza pyramid complex, or Giza Necropolis, has come to define our sense of historic and remarkable. While we can’t guarantee you’ll find sarcophagi and buried treasure on your trip to Giza, our Geocache of the Week, Casket 4 (GCYZQE), is sure to bring you a smiley and plenty of adventure!

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/ Mackenzie

Uyuni Train Cemetery — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC6QJBD
by gcuyuni
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Bolivia
S 20° 28.920′ W 066° 50.280′

Geocaching is an anytime, anywhere adventure that can lead you to very unexpected places. With no place to dodge the sun, the blazing desert floor is the perfect backdrop for some extreme geocaching and discovering some very unique attractions. Grab your sunglasses—we’re traveling to Uyuni, Bolivia to explore a very unusual cemetery for our Geocache of the Week, Uyuni Train Cemetery (GC6QJBD).

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