Since 2004, EarthCaches have encouraged geocachers to explore and celebrate the extraordinary geologic features of our planet, like these colorful rock formations in China. Shaped over millions of years by tectonic forces and erosion, the painted hills of Zhangye National Geopark are among the world’s most colorful natural wonders. Earn the International EarthCache Day 2026…
Children with different learning and communication needs often struggle in environments where every task follows the same method. Coding classes create a different kind of learning space. Instructions become visual, and actions stay visible on the screen. Children move blocks, test commands, and immediately understand when something changes inside the project. Coding for disabled children…
Traditional Cache GCP4ZC by The Softies Difficulty: 1 Terrain: 2 Location: Bahrain N 25° 59.888 E 050° 35.554 Imagine a trip through the desert as a weary traveler. The harsh sun beats down on you as you struggle through the sand. Heat radiates in seemingly every direction. At last, you spy what appears to be…
Years after a birthday party ends, children rarely talk about the wrapping paper or the flavor of the cake. Yet many can point to an old card hidden inside a drawer and remember exactly who wrote it. A few thoughtful words carry a surprising amount of weight, which is why finding the right happy birthday…
Since the very first CITO Event in 2003, hundreds of thousands of geocachers have rolled up their sleeves to clean parks, restore habitats, and improve outdoor spaces around the world. Together, they’ve logged nearly one million CITO Event attendances, and this year, our community is expected to reach this monumental milestone. That millionth attendance won’t…
What Are Banner Patterns in Minecraft? A plain Minecraft banner looks fine for a minute. Then the base starts growing, the walls feel empty, and suddenly that flat strip of wool needs a little personality. A banner pattern is what turns it from a coloured flag into a marker, warning sign, house emblem, shop label,…
Traditional GC7Q4F0 by goblindust Difficulty: 2 Terrain: 2 Location: Washington, United States N 47° 26.798′ W 122° 50.177’ Along the shores of Washington’s Hood Canal, the Union River winds through wetlands and estuary habitat where salmon, wildlife, and geocachers all share the landscape. At the Salmon Center in Belfair, visitors might expect to encounter wild…
No matter where you are in the world, the equinox marks a moment of change as one season gives way to the next. Celebrate the transition with a unique souvenir! September 19–22, 2026, is your opportunity to earn the September Equinox souvenir. Celebrate the equinox by finding and logging any geocache, Event, or Adventure Lab®…
Long before geocaching built an entire community, the mailbox was another way to discover the world and connect with others. Geocaching and postcards both unite humans through shared experiences and turn ordinary places into meaningful destinations. Whether you sign a log sheet or a postcard, you’re connecting with someone through the joy of discovery. Observed…
Kids’ coding languages are designed to help children begin without feeling confused. Many tools skip long, complex code and use blocks or short instructions that are easier to follow. Children can easily see what each step does, which helps them learn and reduces frustration. With enough time spent honing their skills, they start building straightforward…
