{"id":126741,"date":"2023-11-07T10:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=126741"},"modified":"2023-11-07T10:07:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:07:02","slug":"new-to-geocaching-check-out-these-tutorials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/new-to-geocaching-check-out-these-tutorials\/","title":{"rendered":"New to geocaching?\u2014check out these tutorials!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you recently discovered geocaching? Or are you rejoining the hobby after some time away?<\/p>\n<p>We know that there\u2019s a lot of information to absorb when it comes to finding a geocache. So we\u2019ve rounded up some of our best intro to geocaching tutorial videos to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Check out our 5 handy-dandy tutorials on how to start geocaching, and stay tuned for more tutorials in the future!<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">1. What is geocaching, anyway?<\/h5>\n<div style=\"width: 576px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-126741-1\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/What-is-geocaching.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/What-is-geocaching.mp4\">https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/What-is-geocaching.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In short, geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt\u2014and when we say world, we mean the whole world! The quickest way to get started is to download the free Geocaching\u00ae app and look for caches near you!<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">2. I\u2019ve downloaded the app\u2014now what?<\/h5>\n<div style=\"width: 576px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-126741-2\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/How-to-geocache.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/How-to-geocache.mp4\">https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/How-to-geocache.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Great, you\u2019re one step closer to finding a geocache! Now is a good time to review the next steps so you know what to expect. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t find it the first few tries. Practice makes perfect!<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">3. What does a geocache look like?<\/h5>\n<div style=\"width: 576px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-126741-3\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Geocache-containers.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Geocache-containers.mp4\">https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Geocache-containers.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Okay, so you\u2019ve followed all the steps but are still stumped about what you should be looking for. Here are just a few examples of what a geocache may look like and just how big (or small) the container may be! Remember that the container may be well-camouflaged for an extra challenge.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">4. I\u2019m having trouble finding the cache\u2014help!<\/h5>\n<div style=\"width: 576px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-126741-4\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Searching-at-GZ.mp4?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Searching-at-GZ.mp4\">https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Searching-at-GZ.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you\u2019re still having trouble, make sure you\u2019ve checked all these boxes during your hunt. Recent finds mean the cache is likely still there\u2014it might even be right under your nose!<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">5. I found it! What\u2019s next?<\/h5>\n<div style=\"width: 576px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-126741-5\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/After-finding-cache.mp4?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/After-finding-cache.mp4\">https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/After-finding-cache.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Woohoo, you found the cache! The next steps are as simple as 1, 2, 3. Just make sure the cache is left exactly where you found it so the next geocacher can enjoy the search!<\/p>\n<p>Every geocacher starts in the same place, with 0 finds. 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