{"id":22317,"date":"2014-07-22T12:53:52","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T19:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=22317"},"modified":"2015-12-11T15:14:09","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T23:14:09","slug":"37-ways-to-spice-up-your-geocaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/37-ways-to-spice-up-your-geocaching\/","title":{"rendered":"37 Ways to Spice Up Your Geocaching"},"content":{"rendered":"

What inspires you to geocache? For some, it\u2019s the pure hunt that ignites the excitement. For others, it\u2019s the adventurous and often unusual things one partakes in along the way. Here are 37 amazing ways to spice up your geocaching.<\/p>\n

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1. Hike to a viewpoint that you never knew existed<\/h2>\n
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Geocaching journey to Bariloche, Argentina (GC1M51M)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2.Take care of our planet<\/h2>\n

Good planets are hard to find. While you’re out on a geocache hunt, make sure to\u00a0CITO (cache in trash out)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Cleaning<\/a>
Cleaning up Yosemite (GC4Y868)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Equicache (horseback geocaching)<\/h2>\n

Jump on up and gallop away. Explore the geocaching wilderness with the help of a furry friend.<\/p>\n

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FDR by Horse – Lonesome Dove (GC4AHH8)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Make new friends<\/h2>\n

There are thousands of worldwide geocaching events each year.\u00a0Join in the fun and meet fellow geocachers. Check out a geocaching event<\/a> near you.<\/p>\n

\"2014<\/a>
2014 Geowoodstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Deep sea dive (divecaching)<\/h2>\n

Take a deep breath and venture down into deep blue waters to uncover some of the most mysterious geocaches in the world. \u00a0“Clearwater Paradise – SCUBA” (GC1T16F<\/a>) by BlazerDiver has yet to be found since it was hidden in 2009. FTF anyone?<\/p>\n

\"GC1T16F<\/a>
GC1T16F off the coast of Honduras<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Complete a geocaching quest<\/h2>\n

We all have different bucket list items to check off. \u00a0There’s no better feeling in the world than when you do (and drink an ice cold mini-beer to celebrate).<\/p>\n

\"Celebrate\"<\/a>
Celebrate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Release your inner artist<\/h2>\n

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced,” Vincent Van Gogh.<\/p>\n

\"Motopony<\/a>
Motopony Fan Cache (GC3R8RN) by “HugeBeef”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. Encounter a celebrity<\/h2>\n

Hugh Jackman (aka Wolverine) geocaches<\/a>. ‘Nuff said.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The wolverine himself geocaching in Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Explore by water (kayaking, canoeing, cruise ships)<\/h2>\n

Some geocaches are only accessible by water. And they are awesome.<\/p>\n

\"Water-caching\"<\/a>
Water-caching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. Propose to that special someone<\/h2>\n

See how a FTF hunt can turn into a marriage proposal.<\/p>\n

[youtube=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oGmBPPvgpNI]<\/p>\n

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11. Help a newbie find their first smiley<\/h2>\n
\"First<\/a>
First geocache= happy dance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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12. Take a leap of faith (literally)<\/h2>\n
\"OLYMPUS<\/a>
The Leap (GC16R4B) in Arizona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

13. Stumble upon something totally random<\/h2>\n
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Gnomesville (GCHTN7)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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14. Spot an exotic animal<\/h2>\n

Ever so often, you’ll come across a rare breed…<\/p>\n

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Lava Iguanas in the Galapagos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But, more commonly you’ll come across…<\/p>\n

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Geo-cat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

15. Climb Mount Everest<\/h2>\n

Many geocachers are unaware that climbing Everest results in (obvious) bragging rights as well as an awesome\u00a0geocache find<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Geocacher “kenyansherpa” making the impressive climb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

16. Reach a fitness goal<\/h2>\n

A recent study by the Texas A&M\u00a0Health Science Center<\/a> shows that geocaching is a great way stay healthy and burn some extra calories.\u00a0So get off the couch and start hunting!<\/p>\n

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Washington Coast Camping and Geocaching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

17. Travel to a new and exotic place<\/h2>\n

Get ready to pack your bags. With over 2 million geocaches worldwide, the game can take you anywhere.\u00a0Oh, the places you’ll go.<\/p>\n

\"Exotic<\/a>
Geocaching in Morocco (GC35436)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

18. Venture out at night<\/h2>\n
\"Night<\/a>
Night \u00a0Caching with friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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19. Photograph your journey and share it with others<\/h2>\n
\"Trackable<\/a>
Trackable frame journey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

20. Go to the end of the world<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Geocachers<\/a>
Geocacher “apres ski 66” at Fin Del Mundo (GCH7MR)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

21. Become a historian<\/h2>\n

Geocaching is a great way to learn about the history of a location. The Star-Spangled Banner GeoTour<\/a> takes geocachers to the locations of significant historic events during the War of 1812.<\/p>\n

\"Star-Spangled<\/a>
Star-Spangled Banner Geotour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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22. Solve a puzzle<\/h2>\n

Release your inner geek and solve a puzzle geocache.<\/p>\n

\"Puzzle<\/a>
Puzzle cache tBLT – The Klingoni Sudoku (GC53BPD)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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23. Climb (anything and everything)<\/h2>\n
\"Rock<\/a>
Climbing to a find<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

24. Taste the local cuisine<\/h2>\n

Mmm! There’s nothing better than a scrumptious meal after a day of geocaching. Bloggers and geoachers “Peanuts or Pretzels<\/a>”\u00a0stumbled upon a delicious Venezualan restaurant while exploring the city of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.<\/a><\/p>\n

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25. Film your adventure<\/h2>\n

Just like the Geocaching Vlogger<\/a>, you too can capture your favorite geocaching moments and share them with the world.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The “Geocaching Vlogger”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

26. Blast off to space<\/h2>\n

If you ever get the chance to discover the International Space Station<\/a>\u00a0(GC1BE91) geocache, do it.<\/p>\n

\"Geocaching<\/a>
Geocaching and Space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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27. Master a new language<\/h2>\n
\"Un<\/a>
Un train peut en cacher un autre?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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28. Create a new identity (in the geocaching world)<\/h2>\n

What’s in your username?<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Signed,<\/a>
Signed, Sealed, Delivered<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

29. Step outside your comfort zone<\/h2>\n

Do something you never thought you could. Like 116 geoaches an hour at the ET Highway.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"ET<\/a>
ET Highway. Complete.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

30. Trek through snow<\/h2>\n

Lace up those boots and get ready for snow and ice. Some of the best geocaching memories can be made in the coldest of months.<\/p>\n

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View from GC1CWV4 in Iceland. This EarthCache is a glacial river lagoon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

31. Build something<\/h2>\n

In geocaching, there’s the hunt and there’s the hide. Hone your carpentry skills and create a masterpiece that others would want to find.<\/p>\n

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The Maker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

32. See the place where it all began (original stash<\/a>)<\/h2>\n

The only thing missing from the picture below is\u00a0you and the original\u00a0can of beans.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Travel<\/a>
Original Stash (place feet here)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

33. \u00a0Visit the Geocaching Headquarters<\/a> \u00a0in Seattle<\/h2>\n

And join us for the Geocaching Block Party<\/a>. We’d love to meet you!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The official HQ Geocache<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

34. Complete a challenge (7 souvenirs of August)<\/h2>\n

You can do it!<\/p>\n

[youtube=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eyuepAOlhrg]<\/p>\n

35. Venture out on two wheels<\/h2>\n
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Geocaching and biking in Mendoza, Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

36. Soak in the beauty of the world around you<\/h2>\n
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Summer geocaching on the coast of Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

37. Last but not least, remember where you parked your geo-car (you have to return to reality eventually)<\/h2>\n
\"Geo-Car\"<\/a>
Geo-Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now, what’s #38? How do you spice of your geocaching experience, and how many of the above have you already accomplished?<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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