When geocachers step outside with a GPS-enabled device, they’re tapping into decades of brilliant science and mathematics that make those coordinates possible. Behind every successful find stands a brilliant mathematician whose work helped make modern GPS possible: Dr. Gladys West.
No matter which hemisphere you live in, the solstice represents seasonal transitions and new beginnings.
Welcome these changes with a unique souvenir!
The year 2025 was amazing! From finding legendary caches to following the journeys of trackables around the world to making friends at unforgettable Mega-Events, this milestone year reminded us why geocaching continues to bring people together through exploration and discovery. Every cache, every smiley, and every shared adventure added a new chapter to 25 incredible years of geocaching!
Say goodbye to 2025, and welcome the new year with two new souvenirs! Earn Closing 2025 and Unboxing 2026 by finding one geocache or Adventure Lab® Location between December 24-31 and January 1-8.
Calling all adventurers! Adventure Day is back and better than ever!
Whether you’re visiting an area for the first time or passing by on your daily commute, adventures are waiting around every corner. Adventure Day is a collective celebration that reminds us that every day should be an adventure. What better way to mark this day than with a souvenir!
Join us from Friday, October 17, to Sunday, October 19, 2025, to celebrate Adventure Day.
Time to hide your Blue Switch Day geocache!
It’s incredible to think that one small action could chart a course toward something so big. On May 2, 2000, that’s exactly what happened as the pivotal decision was made to flip the “Blue Switch,” leading to geocaching as we know it today.
