The almost-free, real-world treasure hunt — and one of our favorite reasons to get the whole family outside.
Somewhere near you — tucked into a stone wall, hidden at the base of a favorite tree, or clipped under a park bench — there’s a small container waiting to be found. Geocaching turns an ordinary walk into a hunt: you use a free app and GPS coordinates to track down caches hidden by people all over the world. We started as a family here in New Hampshire while out checking our trail cameras, and it quickly became its own adventure — the same woods, a whole new reason to explore them.
New to geocaching?
Start with our complete beginner’s guide. It walks through exactly how caching works, what the hidden containers look like, the handful of things you actually need to bring, and what to expect on your very first hunt — plus how to hide your own cache once you’re hooked.
What you’ll find in this section
- What Is Geocaching? — the full how-it-works walkthrough: cache sizes, the starter kit, where to look, and first-hunt tips.
- Hide your own cache — half the fun is hiding one yourself, complete with a little leave-behind for the next finder. Covered in the guide.
- Watch on YouTube — wildlife captures and outdoor adventures from our backyard and beyond.
Why we love it
It’s cheap, it’s screen time that actually gets kids moving, and it works almost anywhere — on vacation, at a local park, or right down the road. Our kids love it, it gets everyone outside for the day, and there’s always one more cache just out of sight. The next hidden treasure may be closer than you think.