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Geocaching

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Geocaching is a worldwide scavenger hunt that uses a GPS or phone app with GPS. There are over 3 million active caches around the world. Some are as small as a dime, others are big enough to walk into, all of them provide a unique adventure. We invite you to share your stories, photos, and experiences!

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Just curious what this community's demographics are like! I'm closing in on 3500 myself

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I haven't been geocaching in forever. I used to go all the time, but I saw you post about it in another place and figured I'd join and maybe try to pick up the hobby again

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago
  1. My biggest issue is my wife doesn't find it fun so most of those are from before marriage or when she's out of town. I look forward to introducing the kid to it later on to possibly have a buddy.
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I've found 39. I mostly find them on road trips with my family to break up a bit of the monotony.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Two. Both by accident so not too bad, I think.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Broke the 200 mark a month ago. Been doing this since last February. Of course the summer was the busiest time for caching since it's just so nice to spend the whole day out.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow that’s a lot! I checked the sidebar but didn’t see a link on how to get started with geocaching. Is there an app or site that everyone uses?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Geocaching.com would be the site everyone uses, it's free to make an account. Their FAQ is a good place to start as well.

For apps, there is c:geo for Android, Cachly for iOS, or the official Geocaching app for both. I might see about adding more of a wiki or sidebar to this community...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

3, and I've only looked for 2!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Only 11, but I’ve recaught the bug. I think I’ll try to add to that number today!