Geocaching
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Light up the map this International Geocaching Day
This year’s International Geocaching Day celebrations are inspired by the wonder of the aurora dancing across the night sky, but there’s another kind of light that shines year-round in our community: The spark of discovery created every time a new geocache appears on the map. Whether it’s your very first hide or your 50th, hiding... -
A recap of our second 2026 hiding theme: hiking and nature
We continued the 2026 hiding themes by celebrating geocaches that make the most of the great outdoors. Hiking and nature highlighted geocaches hidden along scenic trails, in peaceful forests, and among breathtaking natural landscapes that inspire exploration. From May 1 through June 30, geocachers around the world nominated caches they hid or found in 2026,... -
Accessibility meets adventure: the Birkenstock-friendly guide to geocaching
BirkenstockReport is an Alaskan geocacher with a mission: to make geocaching more inclusive and accessible while celebrating adventure and exploration in all its forms. As a young adult, an autoimmune disease left BirkenstockReport paralyzed for 6 months. Now in recovery, she wears Birkenstocks, a type of sandal, to help her feel the terrain underfoot. With... -
5 twisted geocaches to make your head spin!
Sometimes finding the geocache is only half the challenge. These creative caches turn an ordinary find into an experience. Watch more creative geocache finds on our YouTube channel. 1. 🌀 This cache is so cool, it makes our heads spin! 🌀 2. 💫 Could you find this spin-tastic cache?🔎 3. Feeling Lucky?🍒 You... -
Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition – Six Kingdoms
Traditional Cache GCK4J3 by Chermione Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Location: Isle of Man N 54° 15.876 W 004° 27.672 If only there was an easy way to the top of the mountain… We don’t have a rocket, but will an electric railway do? 🚃 Come with us as we ascend Snaefell, the highest point in...