This blog post was written by geocaching veteran, Geocaching HQ employee, and purple enthusiast, MissJenn.
Since 1944, Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. This year, Smokey is celebrating his 75th birthday. To honor him and his timeless message of wildfire prevention, Middle-Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact is launching a new GeoTour—The Smokey Bear 75th Anniversary GeoTour (GT92).
Tell your friends! Another country/regional souvenir is released: Israel! If you have had the pleasure of finding a cache in this beautiful country, checkout your profile for a shiny brand new souvenir…
Nestled on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel hosts a myriad of things to do for everyone. Foodies and market-goers may lose themselves in Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market, where all of your senses can be tapped into; the sounds of the crowds perusing the soft fabric of the eclectic designer clothing; the mouth-watering aroma of foods and spices that tap into your desires to inspire you to try something new; and the vibrant array of colorful patterns everywhere you look.
Explorers who find themselves away from the hustle and bustle of the cities have several options. Float in the Dead Sea at the lowest point on earth.Hike through the breathtaking canyons of Ein Avdat National Park, and soak in the natural springs in the Negev Desert, or smell the blossoming anemone flowers in the Shokeda Forest (featured in the souvenir image).
Lastly, for museum lovers, Israel has the most museums per capita in the entire world. The museums receive millions of visitors annually, and exhibits span from archaeology to local history.
Israel has a little something for everyone, just like our Geocache of the Week located in Tel Aviv: House of Fun.
Today we release a new country/regional souvenir for Egypt! If you have found a geocache in Egypt, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.
Along the shores of the Red Sea, about 500 kilometers (300 miles) southeast of Cairo, you will find Soma Bay, a sunny beach area full of activities such as sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
For thousands of years, dangerous currents, strong winds, and a myriad of reefs have made this area difficult for sailors to navigate—which is why you will find several shipwrecks below the tranquil surface of the warm water (23°C/74°F). Many wrecks have become an oasis for aquatic life, but this one is especially amazing. It’s our Geocache of the Week.
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Today we release a new country/regional souvenir for Andorra! If you have found a geocache in Andorra, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.
Located in the Pyrenees mountains of southwest Europe lies the marvelous country of Andorra. Europe’s sixth smallest nation enjoys a variety of microclimates such as alpine, continental, and Mediterranean. Andorra La Vella has the highest elevation of any European capital city with an elevation of 1,023 m (3,356 ft). Unique, no?
Something else that’s beautifully unique is our Geocache of the Week: a retired Volkswagen bus hauled 2,600 m (8,500 ft) up to the top of a rugged mountain, surrounded by a hillside of sharp and gnarly rocks. You know this one needs to go on your List of dream caches to find! Continue reading →
Today we release a new country/regional souvenir for Montenegro! If you have found a geocache in Montenegro, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.
Talk about cool! Montenegro is a small yet stunning country located in southeastern Europe. Some of Europe’s most rugged mountains, averaging over 2,100 meters (7,000 feet) in elevation, are found here. No need to get cold feet about this Geocache of the Week, Ledena pecina / Ice cave, located in the heart of the highest mountains of Durmitor National Park. It’s nice, nice, baby.
