Many geocachers own trackables that travel far or reach their goals, but it’s not every day that a trackable resurfaces after being missing for over 18 years. Released in 2005, this geocoin traveled for just over six months before going dormant—underground. Read on to learn the incredible story of how this geocoin was found and returned.
Author: Dana Baughman
Dana is a Community Coordinator at Geocaching HQ. If Dana isn't out geocaching, she is probably snuggling with her cat, drinking coffee, and daydreaming about her next trip to Germany.
[BERRY] Galleria Montale— Geocache of the Week
- Traditional
- GC9FN88
- by marberry94
- Location:
- San Marino
- N 43° 55.725 E 012° 27.217
All aboard! Welcome to the Montale Tunnel, a historic railroad tunnel in San Marino. Open to the public, this tunnel provides learning experiences and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Join us as we discover the history of San Marino and this week’s Geocache of the Week, [BERRY] Galleria Montale (GC9FN88).
Celebrating Earth Day with Recycled Geocaches
In honor of Earth Day, here are five geocaches made from recycled items. Read on to explore how repurposing household materials into geocaches can enhance our gameboard and benefit our planet!
Geocaching and the Ultimate World Cruise: an interview with GaryAZ
On December 10, 2023, the Ultimate World Cruise set sail on the adventure of a lifetime. The 274-night cruise quickly gained popularity on social media and made headlines around the world. Geocachers are everywhere, and the Ultimate World Cruise is no exception. LuVerne Underhill, also known as GaryAZ, is an experienced geocacher from Scottsdale, Arizona, who is aboard the 9-month cruise!
We interviewed LuVerne to learn how she discovered geocaching, her experiences on the Ultimate World Cruise, her favorite travel destinations, and much more.
New souvenir: Blue Switch Day 2024!
We often underestimate our reliance on GPS (Global Positioning System), yet, over the course of 24 years, it has fundamentally reshaped our lives and the world we inhabit.
Imagine how different our daily routines would be without GPS technology. Among many other things, paper maps would be necessary to navigate from point A to point B and turn-by-turn delivery tracking would be impossible. Notably, geocaching would never have come into existence. Continue reading →
