The weekend is here, and it’s hard to believe that geocaching recently turned 25 years old. It’s still going strong with over 3.4 million caches hidden around the world.
I used to do geocaching with my son Ian. It’s a lot of fun.
Whether you’re looking for a new way to get your steps in, entertain the kids or spice up your solo weekend routine, this modern-day treasure hunt is the move.
All you need is your phone and one of these top geocaching apps:
Geocaching (iOS, Android): The OG app with the largest cache database
Cachly: Great for iPhone users who want more advanced tools
C:geo: A favorite for Android explorers who like a sleek interface
🗺️ Why it’s awesome
Geocaching is simple: Open the app, turn on your location, and you’ll see caches (aka hidden containers) near you. Tap one, follow the GPS coordinates and start looking.
Most are the size of a film canister, others are full-on treasure troves. Inside, you’ll find a logbook to sign and maybe a little trinket to trade like a key chain, coin or tiny toy.
Some caches are cleverly disguised (fake bolts, birdhouses, magnetic signs), which turns a walk into a puzzle-solving mission.
🤫 Insider secrets
Bring a pen. Some logbooks are too tiny to come with one.
Check the difficulty rating. Start with caches rated 1 to 2 stars.
Trade fair. If you take a trinket, leave something of equal or better value.
Be stealthy. Muggles (non-cachers) might remove caches if they spot you.
You can also hide your own cache. I used to leave Kim Komando Show webcam covers. Now that I am writing about this, I think I’ll do it again!
🤪 Use the share icons below to ask a friend or family member to join you in a hunt. You never know what’s hidden right in your own neighborhood.
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