Phlogiston

joined 2 years ago
 

This is one item I was thrilled to strike off my 'obscure stats' bucket list this year, and the museum itself was a great time as well

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Peekaboo! (sh.itjust.works)
 

Found this cute lil guy in a fake rock cache the other day

 

Do you prefer to go geocaching solo, or with friends? Do you have a geo-dog? Ever been to an event?

 

Step right up for a game of Q’s Geo-Plinko! You’ll need a bit of good luck to log this Geocache of the Week, GC5BQX1. This oversized game/cache combo is sure to entertain! As you approach GZ, you see a green, wooden chest standing about five feet tall in the distance. An acrylic Geocaching® logo is attached to the front of the chest, and an ammo can sits on the ground beneath. With the cache container out in the open, you think you’ve come across your easiest geocache find yet. But wait—the adventure with this geocache has just begun!

Geocaching Blog

 

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a great story of duck vs. geocache - who will win? We also share an interesting discussion about choosing premium only (or not) for your geocache hides and a story of when a geocaching brochure would have been helpful. Don't miss the cool swag idea you might want to check out, new statistics in the Adventure Lab app and much more.

 
 

After 2 years of concerted effort, and a little over 4 months to go. Here's hoping I don't forget and screw it up on the home stretch 🤞

 

For example, this Traditional in Idaho has only been found once in all its 20 years.

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The website uses a points system based on cache age and number of finds to determine a cache's score

 

A recent study by Geocaching HQ’s Data Team found actual DNF rates on geocaches were 3-5 times higher than what was reported in online logs. In the new episode of our Inside Geocaching HQ podcast, hear more about the study and how logging your DNFs can lead to a healthier gameboard.

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Phlogiston to c/[email protected]
 

_Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve the natural beauty of cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 CITO events. _

The park I hosted this in looked pretty clean at first sight, but it was pretty impressive what 15 people managed to dig up in an hour -- 10+ full bags of garbage, old stuffed animals, a couch and office chair hidden in a tree, and more

 

A TikTok user , who goes by the username Forestsprite, recently shared a video of her geocaching adventure.

She searched high and low for it, and just when she was about to give up, she finally located the geocache.  It was tucked in a crevice on an unassuming signboard.

"This feels more accomplishing than my 4.0 GPA," she humorously quipped as she opened the magnetic container and found a sheet of paper filled with the names of people who had previously found the geocache.

 

Geocaching HQ wants to know!

Personally, I'd love to see Block Parties brought back, or maybe another Locationless cache. How about you?

[–] Phlogiston 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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...

[–] Phlogiston 10 points 2 years ago

That's a great point! Here in Canada I'm already nearing the end of my caching season. Maybe we'll hear some stories from Texas soon!

[–] Phlogiston 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Unfortunately I don't have anywhere near the time, or content ideas, for that to be sustainable. I'll keep the posting times in mind though, that's a good idea!

[–] Phlogiston 14 points 2 years ago

Thank you! I'm glad someone is enjoying the content

[–] Phlogiston 4 points 2 years ago

Not stupid at all! This is a log sheet from a geocache.

Geocaching is a worldwide scavenger hunt game. People hide containers -- think tupperwares, or smaller -- anywhere outdoors, then pin the location on an online map, and anyone can go out and find them. Every geocache contains a log book or sheet where you can sign your name once you find it. This particular log sheet if from a brand new geocache, showing my own signature as the first person to find it -- often a sought-after achievement that comes with bragging rights in the community

[–] Phlogiston 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Geocaching! Yes, it's a very niche hobby that I'm obsessed with, but I really miss the discussions in that subreddit...

[email protected] is still mostly me shouting into the void, although it's been getting better lately. It'd be awesome to hear other people's stories, if they're out there!

[–] Phlogiston 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am trying hard to get [email protected] going, although I'm not a mod myself. Subscriber numbers are growing, but it's still rare that someone else posts. I just try to keep plugging away at a sustainable pace. Luckily I have a repository of pictures and stories to share, which dates back several years

[–] Phlogiston 9 points 2 years ago

Correct! The cache description has a hint to lead you to the right combination

[–] Phlogiston 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's not sticky at all, the best comparison I can think of is dried Elmer's glue. Feels like a smooth plastic coating, stiff when it's in a thick layer, but pretty flexible when applied thinly

[–] Phlogiston 1 points 2 years ago

Yup, it's so cute! And I've definitely been glad of it for fixing my glasses

[–] Phlogiston 3 points 2 years ago

Lol, I guess it does look like that too!

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