{"id":145063,"date":"2025-01-14T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=145063"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:26:17","slug":"coming-soon-a-new-feature-on-geocaching-com-and-the-mobile-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/coming-soon-a-new-feature-on-geocaching-com-and-the-mobile-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Treasures: a new feature on Geocaching.com and the mobile app"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Geocaching is often called the world\u2019s largest treasure hunt. As we kick off the 25th year of geocaching, we\u2019re excited to announce a new feature called Treasures!<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The digital Treasures feature builds on previous limited-time campaigns you might remember, like the clues from Mystery at the Museum, the passport stamps from Wonders of the World, and the magic items in Signal\u2019s Labyrinth. In those cases, digital treasures were temporary and disappeared when the promotion ended.<\/p>\n<p>Starting in March 2025, digital Treasures will be a collectible game feature. Geocachers can collect these digital items by finding and logging caches that meet specific criteria set by HQ for each Treasure collection.<\/p>\n<p>As the release date approaches, we\u2019ll provide more details about how the feature works, where to find treasures, and how to share feedback. Stay tuned to the blog and newsletter for the latest updates\u2014we can\u2019t wait to share them with you!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Have you listened to the latest episode of the Inside HQ podcast? 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