As we begin 2026, we invite geocachers to bring their creative energy into the new year. Each hidden geocache creates an adventure and makes each finder an explorer.<\/p>\n
Our goal is to inspire geocachers to hide and find caches that showcase creativity, innovation, and the sense of adventure that make geocaching special.<\/p>\n
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The 2026 themes: <\/strong><\/p>\n Hidden in plain sight\u2014urban edition<\/a> \ud83e\udee3<\/strong> Hiking and nature \ud83c\udf32\ud83c\udf43 <\/strong> Go go gadget! \ud83d\udd79\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0a<\/strong> Movie screens and animal themes \ud83c\udf7f\ud83d\udc38<\/strong> How it works: <\/strong><\/p>\n Themes are open to interpretation, giving you the freedom to explore and create boldly. Be sure to follow the geocache hiding guidelines<\/a>. Every three months, we\u2019ll feature geocaches from that quarter\u2019s theme on the Geocaching Blog and social media.<\/p>\n The first theme:<\/strong> Hidden in plain sight: urban edition \ud83e\udee3<\/p>\n Ways to participate:<\/strong><\/p>\n Want inspiration? Check out 2025\u2019s Cache Hiding themes<\/a>.<\/p>\n We can\u2019t wait to see the creative caches you share this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we begin 2026, we invite geocachers to bring their creative energy into the new year. Each hidden geocache creates an adventure and makes each finder an explorer. Our goal is to inspire geocachers to hide and find caches that showcase creativity, innovation, and the sense of adventure that make geocaching special.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":133,"featured_media":154395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[887,137],"tags":[2160,2079],"series":[],"class_list":["post-154365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-just-for-fun","category-news","tag-2160","tag-hiding-themes"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EN-Announcement-800-x-450.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/feed\/podcast\/inside-geocaching-hq-podcast","embedCode":"
\nFebruary 1 – March 31, 2026
\nClever, camouflaged geocaches that blend into everyday urban surroundings.<\/p>\n
\nMay 1 – June 30, 2026
\nGeocaches hidden along hiking routes and in natural areas, suitable for all experience levels. From creaky knees to the absolute extreme\u2014we are looking for everything in between. Whether it’s your favorite nature walk or climbing route, we want to see it all.<\/p>\n
\nAugust 1 – September 30, 2026
\nInteractive geocaches that invite finders to play or solve before signing the log. You may need codes, keys, magnets, electronics, or special tools to access the logbook.<\/p>\n
\nNovember 1 – December 31, 2026
\nShare geocaches inspired by your favorite movie, show, or by animals that encourage your adventures.<\/p>\n\n
Introducing the 2026 cache hiding themes<\/a><\/blockquote>