Getting started with geocaching
You’re invited to join the world’s largest treasure hunt. Watch the video above to see geocaching in action. Below, you'll find tips and instructions on how to find your first geocache in four simple steps.
1. Open the app
Download and open your Geocaching® app to see geocaches near you. Then, select a geocache to find!
2. Navigate to the Geocache
Once you select a cache, go outside, and use the app to navigate to it. And don’t forget to bring a pen, so you can sign the logbook inside the geocache.
3. Look for the geocache
Once you navigate to the location, look at the recent activity and the hint for clues. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes!
4. Find and log the geocache
Log your find in the geocache’s logbook and place the geocache back where you found it. Log your find in the app to see your find count increase!
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