{"id":152302,"date":"2025-10-06T08:50:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=152302"},"modified":"2025-10-21T08:04:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:04:38","slug":"the-fourth-2025-hiding-theme-blast-from-the-past-%e2%8f%b3%e2%8f%aa%f0%9f%8e%89","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/the-fourth-2025-hiding-theme-blast-from-the-past-%e2%8f%b3%e2%8f%aa%f0%9f%8e%89\/","title":{"rendered":"The fourth 2025 hiding theme: Blast from the past \u23f3\u23ea\ud83c\udf89"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 2025, we\u2019re celebrating a major milestone\u201425 years of geocaching! To mark this special anniversary, we introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/introducing-2025-cache-hiding-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a new hiding theme<\/a> per quarter to celebrate geocaches published in 2025. Every three months, we feature geocaches from the previous quarter\u2019s theme on the Geocaching Blog and social media.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our third theme<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/the-third-2025-hiding-theme-hidden-gems-%f0%9f%92%8e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hidden gems<\/a>, was a shining success! We loved seeing all the ways you, the community, interpreted the theme. All nominations were polished to perfection, and we are excited to keep the spirit going by sharing some inspiration for the last hiding theme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The fourth theme:<\/strong> Blast from the past \u23f3\u23ea\ud83c\udf89 (25 Years of Geocaching)<br \/>\nGeocaching is celebrating 25 years this year! Over the last two and a half decades, we\u2019ve made some great memories. Now, we\u2019re asking you to get sentimental and hide some nostalgic geocaches that celebrate the past.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There are countless possibilities for what you can attach a container to, place a container under, or use to make a geocache. Let your imagination run wild; there are many caches that can fit this criteria, but be sure to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/play\/guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">geocache hiding guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to participate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hide a geocache that fits the Blast from the Past theme.<\/strong><br \/>\nBetween October 1 and December 5, 2025, nominate your geocache by completing <a href=\"https:\/\/podio.com\/webforms\/30098703\/2514730\">this form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find a geocache with a hidden gem theme.<\/strong><br \/>\nBetween October 1 and December 5, 2025, nominate a cache by completing <a href=\"https:\/\/podio.com\/webforms\/30098703\/2514730\">this form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share on Instagram:<\/strong><br \/>\nPost photos and tag @geocaching. Use the hashtag #GeoHT25 for a chance to be featured on our Instagram Stories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Examples to inspire:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Geocaches hidden in containers that evoke a feeling of nostalgia.<\/li>\n<li>Caches containing VHS tapes, cassettes, polaroids, arcade tokens, keychains, and other \u2018the good old days\u2019-type SWAG.<\/li>\n<li>Geocaches hidden in locations that are known for being old, historic landmarks, or have a rich history.<\/li>\n<li>Classic movie or music-inspired geocaches.<\/li>\n<li>Time capsule geocaches.<\/li>\n<li>Geocaches that celebrate 25 years of geocaching.<\/li>\n<li>Log sheets inspired by yearbooks, polaroids, newspapers, phone books, or postcards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152316 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d061ffae-4950-4baa-842f-20739be5dc54-656x492.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d061ffae-4950-4baa-842f-20739be5dc54-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d061ffae-4950-4baa-842f-20739be5dc54-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d061ffae-4950-4baa-842f-20739be5dc54.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A land before FaceTime? We call that a throwback\u2014some others might say prehistoric! Not only does this geocache feature a landline cable phone and an extinct friend, but there are even posters on the wall featuring some classic movies. Did someone say disco? Image by Team Poston.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152305 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5e124d6d-ba5d-491c-9135-e306d65b2aa0-656x369.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5e124d6d-ba5d-491c-9135-e306d65b2aa0-656x369.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5e124d6d-ba5d-491c-9135-e306d65b2aa0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5e124d6d-ba5d-491c-9135-e306d65b2aa0-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5e124d6d-ba5d-491c-9135-e306d65b2aa0-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5e124d6d-ba5d-491c-9135-e306d65b2aa0-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5e124d6d-ba5d-491c-9135-e306d65b2aa0.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A lovely tribute to 25 years of geocaching! What a journey; here\u2019s to 25 more! Image by OscarPangea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-152322 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-2-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-2-656x469.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-2-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this geocache takes you back to the good old days before the internet. Upon finding and unlocking the cache container, a newspaper box, you are invited to play the classic game of Sorry!\u00ae. This cache is part of a whole series, consisting of 5 caches, inspired by classic boardgames. Sorry, not sorry! Images by ehatch and pinkmonkey2.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152313 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/98c78f7e-7ed4-4b17-9cf3-1da771015efd-656x984.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/98c78f7e-7ed4-4b17-9cf3-1da771015efd-656x984.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/98c78f7e-7ed4-4b17-9cf3-1da771015efd-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/98c78f7e-7ed4-4b17-9cf3-1da771015efd-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/98c78f7e-7ed4-4b17-9cf3-1da771015efd.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This geocache is located outside of the oldest phone booth. It\u2019s 465 years old, to be exact. What a historic treasure! Image by The A-Team.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152308 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7da7fd24-0b90-489c-809f-a36ba25be25d_l.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7da7fd24-0b90-489c-809f-a36ba25be25d_l.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7da7fd24-0b90-489c-809f-a36ba25be25d_l-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7da7fd24-0b90-489c-809f-a36ba25be25d_l-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This EarthCache features orthoceratites, a type of fossil often found in limestone. What\u2019s even more interesting, it\u2019s the floor of the Link\u00f6ping Cathedral in \u00d6sterg\u00f6tland, Sweden. Image by pinkunicorn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152314 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/059353ca-94b4-4171-ae79-0a197c14e052.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/059353ca-94b4-4171-ae79-0a197c14e052.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/059353ca-94b4-4171-ae79-0a197c14e052-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nothing screams nostalgia more than garage sales and vintage Volkswagen cars. Image by Ro8.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152323 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-3-656x469.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-3-656x469.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-3-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-3-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you feeling the nostalgia like we are? Only those born in the 90s and before will get this one. Images by NarutoSempai and nillob.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152326 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-656x469.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-656x469.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We have to include a Pac-Man\u00ae-themed gadget cache, a classic! And of course, it\u2019s in Gilby, North Dakota. Images by Lacknothing and LandlockedPirateFam.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152325 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-656x469.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-656x469.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-copy.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a 2-in-1 blast from the past. This geocache is the famous TARDIS\u00ae call box from Dr. Who\u00ae. If you\u2019re lucky enough, the nearby homeowner may even invite you to see another time machine: the famous DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future\u00ae and other memorabilia! Images by Kat_Cacher and geohiker7.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152311 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43f92520-2a7e-4d4c-a7d4-fecd4592a662-656x492.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43f92520-2a7e-4d4c-a7d4-fecd4592a662-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43f92520-2a7e-4d4c-a7d4-fecd4592a662-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43f92520-2a7e-4d4c-a7d4-fecd4592a662.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If Volkswagen bugs always give you that blast from the past feeling, we\u2019re right there with you. What a groovy geocache! Image by go-purdue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.geocaching.com\/products\/classic-geocache-container-set?_pos=1&amp;_sid=e811ea8c6&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Geocaching<\/a> to find items to help craft your Blast from the past geocaches.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to see the creative caches you share this quarter!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2025, we\u2019re celebrating a major milestone\u201425 years of geocaching! To mark this special anniversary, we introduced a new hiding theme per quarter to celebrate geocaches published in 2025. Every three months, we feature geocaches from the previous quarter\u2019s theme on the Geocaching Blog and social media. 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