Know How... 336

What is geocaching, how to find them, and why it's fun to go exploring for them!

Physical geocaches often consist of:

• Waterproof container
• Log book w/ pen or pencil
• Trade items or trackables

There are now over 2.8 million geocaches in over 180 countries...plus GC1BE91 on the International Space Station.

About the items in the cache:

• They are NOT "prizes" unless otherwise specified
• When trading items, trade equal or up
• Don't leave food because it attracts animals

Trackables move from cache to cache

• Only take one if you know what to do with it. Some have specific goals.
• Can be tracked at Geocaching.com

Seeking a Geocache

Handy stuff to have...

• GPS (or smart phone with app)
• water
• flashlight
• spare phone battery
• gloves
• hand wipes
• hat & sunscreen
• comfortable shoes
• long pants (to avoid prickly or poisonous plants)

When seeking a cache...

• Watch out for muggles!
• Don't be too suspicious when seeking a cache.
• Participate in CITO (Cache In, Trash Out)

Find the OFFICIAL TWiT GEOCACHE!

• UPDATE: As of August 9, 2024, the TWiT Eastside Studio has closed.  As a result, the TWiT Geocache has been removed and it no longer appears active in the Geocaching database.
• Located at N 38° 16.607' W 122° 40.001'
• First to find gets a Leo bobblehead to keep! UPDATE: This has been claimed.
• Everyone else, just sign the log. You can log it on Geocaching.com too.

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Links

• Geocaching.com