The rules for geocaching are very simple:

What are the rules for geocaching?

Follow Leave No Trace guidelines in the natural environment. Be careful of the area around the cache—don’t trample the grounds, rip up sprinkler heads, etc., in your frenzy to find the cache. Follow all laws and regulations. Never enter private property without permission.

How do I create a geocache event?

How to Host a Geocaching Event

  1. Location, Location, Location. The first thing to think about is WHERE to have the event.
  2. Date. Choose your date and time, and remember that events MUST be posted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event.
  3. Theme.
  4. Write a helpful description.
  5. Don’t forget to HAVE FUN!

What does SL mean in geocaching?

Left Nothing TN, LN, and SL (Took Nothing, Left Nothing, and Signed Log) are often combined together in various ways to indicate that a Geocacher signed the log, neither dropping nor grabbing anything from the cache.

What are some tips to practice good geocaching etiquette?

Geocaching Etiquette

  1. Abide by all laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  2. Heed the signs that read “No Trespassing”
  3. Replace the cache container as you found it unless it is obviously exposed.
  4. If you take something, leave something (equal or better value)
  5. Avoid creating a public disturbance.
  6. Pick up trash as you cache.

What is official geocache?

Geocaching /ˈdʒiːoʊˌkæʃɪŋ/ is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world.

Can you take stuff from a geocache?

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 is an event geocache?

Geocaching Event Caches are get-togethers listed on Geocaching.com. They are organized by local geocachers and geocaching organizations. They range from meet-and-greets, to education seminars, to environmental cleanups. Anyone is welcome to attend!

What is an event cache in geocaching?

Giga-Event classification. A Giga-Event Cache is a geocaching event attended by 5000 or more people. Giga-Events are the largest of the Event Cache types, and feature excellent social activities for geocachers attending from all over the world.

How safe is geocaching?

Geocaches can be hidden in rough terrain, public locations and other unsafe places for children. Since you are going to locations known by others to be a location that will attract others, this app creates some inherent dangers of exposure to strangers.

What to put in a geocache?

What to Put in a Geocache​. Typically there should be a small, (hopefully) watertight container with a log book for other geocachers to find, but the larger caches may contain other items like “trackables” or “swag.”. There is not a typical cache; however, there are particular types of caches that are very popular.

How to make a geocache?

Step 1: Get an Account. Unless you already have one. Go to the Geocaching.com sign up page and fill in the form. If…

  • Step 2: Find a Geocache (optional). I highly recommend you find a geocache before you hide one, just to get a feel for…
  • Step 3: Designing Your Cache. This is one of the most important parts of creating a geocache. A well…
  • How accurate is Geocaching?

    The question is how accurate is your GPS device you use while geocaching. As mentioned below current commercial public GPS units about 3 feet. Military grade GPS are more accurate. However, what is usually more of a problem concerning accuracy is not the GPS but “Cache Drift.”.

    How to find geocache?

    Step 1 – Research. Your outdoor geocaching adventure starts indoors with preparation and online research. Search…

  • Step 2 – Safety Tips. As with any outdoor activity, it is important to be prepared. Make sure to tell someone where…
  • Step 3 – The Hunt. Now you are ready to find your first geocache! As you leave your car or a well-marked…