{"id":17851,"date":"2013-08-25T23:08:09","date_gmt":"2013-08-26T13:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=17851"},"modified":"2016-01-15T16:29:59","modified_gmt":"2016-01-16T00:29:59","slug":"master-the-5-ways-to-log-your-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/master-the-5-ways-to-log-your-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Master the 5 Ways to \u201cLog Your Visit&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Navigating the &#8220;Log Your Visit&#8221; Options<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-17852\" alt=\"WeeklyMailer_082613_Logs_vFINAL_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/WeeklyMailer_082613_Logs_vFINAL_blog-1-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2013\/08\/WeeklyMailer_082613_Logs_vFINAL_blog-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2013\/08\/WeeklyMailer_082613_Logs_vFINAL_blog-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The latest evolution of the Geocaching.com geocache details page serves up a new big button labeled \u201cLog your visit.\u201d And with big buttons comes big responsibility. With one click, you\u2019ll uncover 5 different log types. Here\u2019s a quick field-guide to help you navigate to the best option.Leaving the correct log type is all part of the geocaching experience. If you aren\u2019t sure if you should leave a DNF or a Needs Maintenance, or you need help deciding if you should use the powerful Needs Archived option, try just leaving a note. Geocachers who have that geocache on their watchlist will see your note and will most likely be happy to help you out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Found it<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 It\u2019s a well-earned smiley when you choose this option. You\u2019ve found the geocache and physically signed the log sheet. Now begin the over-sharing. What was your adventure like? Did you meet new people? Did you see a turtle? We want to know. Tell that story, upload a picture, thank the geocache owner, and you\u2019re in business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Didn\u2019t find it (aka: DNF)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We all have these days. This is a really important option. It alerts other geocachers that this geocache might be more difficult than first thought or might not even be there. If you leave a detailed note they\u2019ll know the whole story, like if there\u2019s evidence of a critter making off with the geocache or too many muggles in the area to make the find. A DNF is a badge of honor and it\u2019s easy to go back and \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0turn a DNF into a \u201cFound it.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Write note<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cThere\u2019s serious road construction leading to the geocache.\u201d That\u2019s a perfect example of a nice note. It\u2019s not a \u201cFound it\u201d or a \u201cDid not find,\u201d it\u2019s a way to \u2018note\u2019ify (yeah, we did that) other geocachers of conditions that affect finding the geocache, like \u201ca new bee hive is in the area, bee* careful.\u201d (*yeah &#8211; we did that too)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Needs Maintenance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The logbook is full, the geocache is cracked, or the camouflage is a little tattered\u2014these are all good reasons to log your \u201cFound it\u201d then, log a separate \u201cNeeds Maintenance.\u201d The geocache owner will appreciate your help and geocachers will appreciate the insight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Needs Archived<\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 Whew, well, this is the big one. Take a deep breath and count to 10, maybe even count to 100. This is a rarely used logging option and there\u2019s more math involved. Use this option if the geocache has many DNF\u2019s and \u201cNeeds Maintenance\u201d logs without a \u201cFound it\u201d log.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Log Type Bonus Round<\/strong>! There are 2 more log types for Event Caches. An Event Cache allows you to meet your local geocaching community, swap stories, trade tips and plan geocaching outings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Will Attend<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 It\u2019s our version of RSVP\u2019ing. This lets the event organizer know you\u2019re planning on adding your wit, charm and presence to the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Attended<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This is the \u201cFound it\u201d for events. 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