Can I set up my own geocache?

As well as finding caches, geocachers hide their own caches for others to find. Here is a step by step guide on making a geocache. If you haven’t already, then make an account and give geocaching a go before you jump straight in and make your own.

How do I start a new geocache?

6.1. Submit a cache page
  1. Submit a cache page. Before you create a new cache page, choose a good container and place your cache.
  2. Create new cache page. Create a new cache page.
  3. Submit for review.
  4. Check for confirmation email.
  5. Cancel cache submission.
  6. Archived by reviewer.
  7. Submit an appeal.

Do you need permission to hide a geocache?

You must have permission to place a geocache on both private and public property. This is a requirement of the listing site and also the law – you can’t just drop a geocache on a farmer’s land and expect anyone to be happy.

Is geocaching still a thing 2020?

What are the three main rules of geocaching?

With over 3 million geocaches worldwide, geocaching is fun in all directions. That’s why we’re celebrating 02.02. 2020, an international palindrome date, with a new souvenir!

Can Geocaching be dangerous?

What’s the point of geocaching?

Before submitting a cache page
  • Get accurate GPS coordinates. GPS usage is an essential element of hiding and seeking caches.
  • Place your geocache. A geocache must be in place and ready to be found before you submit the cache page for review.
  • Don’t hide caches far from home.
  • Plan ahead.

Does geocaching cost money?

Geocaching has many of the same dangers of simply being outside. In urban areas there is the risk of being hit by an auto, being mugged, etc. In the woods there are the risks of inclement weather, lightning, poison ivy or oak, stinging nettle, biting insects, venomous snakes, predatory animals, falling, etc.

Does anyone still geocache?

Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches.

Can you take stuff from a geocache?

The traditional Geocaching game will always be free. Subscriptions will be for new enhancements and new games added to Groundspeak. It takes development time and resources ($$) in order to make these ideas come to life.”

What do you put inside a geocache?

Where can I hide my geocache?

Yes, it most definitely is. There are over 3 million geocaches worldwide. That is plenty of treasure to be found right there. Moreover, geocache events are still taking place a world wide to keep up the spirit of geocaching aflame.

What does Muggle mean in geocaching?

One of the guiding principles of geocaching is “take something, leave something.” A geocache hider places a number of goodies in a container when a new cache is first started. If you take something from a cache, be sure to leave something. If you forgot your trade items, just sign the logbook.

What should you not put in a geocache?

What does FTF mean?

What does TFTF mean?

Generally, we recommend hiding a container as large as your location will allow, but at a minimum you should make sure the container is waterproof and can withstand natural forces. You should also provide an empty logbook. Set it up!

What does the ghost symbol mean in geocaching?

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