{"id":142463,"date":"2024-10-15T08:30:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T15:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=142463"},"modified":"2024-10-29T08:35:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:35:05","slug":"top-5-adventure-lab-app-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/top-5-adventure-lab-app-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Adventure Lab\u00ae app tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adventure Lab\u00ae expands how you explore and learn about the world around you through interactive, self-guided tours and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Each Adventure is created by another Adventurer and shares a unique location, story, challenge, or educational experience. Whether you\u2019re looking for an activity for your family, yourself, or a date, you\u2019ll love getting outside and exploring with Adventure Lab. Keep reading for five tips on how to get started and make the most of your Adventure!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Understand the pins on the map<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before taking off on your outing, understand what the Explore map pins mean. The Adventure Lab\u00ae app shows Adventures with many different types of pins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public Adventure <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typepublic-Themelight-copy-300x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typepublic-Themelight-copy-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typepublic-Themelight-copy.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Completed Adventure <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typecompleted-Themelight-300x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typecompleted-Themelight-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typecompleted-Themelight.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>New within 30 days<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typenew-Themelight-300x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typenew-Themelight-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typenew-Themelight.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Sponsored Adventure<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typefeatured-Themelight-copy-300x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typefeatured-Themelight-copy-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typefeatured-Themelight-copy.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Private or Test Adventure<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typeprivate-Themelight-copy-300x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typeprivate-Themelight-copy-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typeprivate-Themelight-copy.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Highly recommended<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mackenzies-IG-StoriesHighlights-43-e1728585032592-300x306.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mackenzies-IG-StoriesHighlights-43-e1728585032592-300x306.png 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mackenzies-IG-StoriesHighlights-43-e1728585032592-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mackenzies-IG-StoriesHighlights-43-e1728585032592-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mackenzies-IG-StoriesHighlights-43-e1728585032592.png 518w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Use the filters for the best outing <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select the filter icon at the top of the map to help narrow down the Adventures that appear on your map. This will allow you to find the best Adventure based on the criteria you&#8217;re most interested in, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly recommended<\/li>\n<li>New within 30 days<\/li>\n<li>Completion status: completed, in progress, not started<\/li>\n<li>Estimated time<\/li>\n<li>Adventure type: sequential or nonsequential<\/li>\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Themes can help you choose the best Adventure for your excursion. They help narrow down the options near you for a curated experience\u2014like nature, history, or \u2018for kids,\u2019 to name a few.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Start your Adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you select the best Adventure for your outing, it\u2019s time to begin your journey!<\/p>\n<p>Select the Adventure you want to embark on and select start. Navigate to the first pin in the Adventure and select \u201cSee details\u201d at the bottom of your screen. This gives you information about the area and prepares you for the upcoming question. When within range of the Adventure Location, the Answer button unlocks the challenge question. Once you complete that Location, you can move on to the next!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Have you heard about Adventure Lab\u00ae? #geocache #geocaching #geocachingcom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/IZNNhyVQdzE\" width=\"401\" height=\"713\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Check out your postcard collection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot2023-11-30at10_42_16AM.png.7ad3adf97c1bdfab3af7913bb0053526-300x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot2023-11-30at10_42_16AM.png.7ad3adf97c1bdfab3af7913bb0053526-300x650.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot2023-11-30at10_42_16AM.png.7ad3adf97c1bdfab3af7913bb0053526.jpg 562w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot2023-11-30at10_44_36AM.png.158817a867ff55cf8296968f1bb49801-300x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot2023-11-30at10_44_36AM.png.158817a867ff55cf8296968f1bb49801-300x651.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot2023-11-30at10_44_36AM.png.158817a867ff55cf8296968f1bb49801.jpg 562w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After you finish the final Location of the Adventure, the app shows a digital postcard. This postcard includes the Adventure&#8217;s cover image, a completion date, the title, the creator&#8217;s name, and a customizable stamp to personalize your Adventure experience.<\/p>\n<p>You can access your &#8220;Postcard collection&#8221; in the Profile tab on the Adventure Lab app. You can easily view and share a postcard from the collection screen on other apps, including social media platforms, with just a tap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. View your statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in seeing the statistics for all of your completed Adventures? Tap on your Profile icon and then select Statistics. The Adventure Lab app provides the following statistics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed Adventures<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typecompleted-Themelight-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typecompleted-Themelight-1.png 229w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typecompleted-Themelight-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Typecompleted-Themelight-1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In progress Adventures<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/progress.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/progress.png 250w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/progress-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/progress-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>My Adventures<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/map-pin-copy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/map-pin-copy.png 250w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/map-pin-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/map-pin-copy-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Find count<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/statusDot-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/statusDot-1.png 250w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/statusDot-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/statusDot-1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Themes<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Filledfalse.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Filledfalse.png 250w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Filledfalse-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Filledfalse-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adventure Lab Caches are included in these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/my\/statistics.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geocaching.com statistics<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caching Chronology<\/li>\n<li>Cache Types: Lab Caches<\/li>\n<li>Caching Milestones<\/li>\n<li>The Geocaches Owned on your public profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether exploring your neighborhood or experiencing a city for the first time, Adventure Lab is the perfect way to dive into the area&#8217;s culture, history, and hidden gems. 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