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Acronyms
Acronyms get used a lot in Geocaching for writing logs. This page is dedicated to tracking various Geocaching acronyms and what they represent. TN, LN, and SL (Took Nothing, Left Nothing, and Signed Log) are -
Cache Sizes
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Trackables
Trackables are a special type of object found within geocaches that contain a unique tracking code. There are two main types of trackables, a Travel Bug and a Geocoin. Travel bugs resemble dog tags and -
Archive
Archive is the term used to indicate a geocache that is no longer available for hunting. A cache that has been archived means that the geocache has been permanently removed. The only way one can -
Geocaching Wiki
Welcome to The Geocaching Wiki The wiki about geocaching that anyone can edit.118 articles since July 22, 2009 Geocaching - "A high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with -
Virtual cache
A virtual cache is a type of geocache that involves gathering information at the cache site instead of finding a hidden container. "A virtual cache is a cache that exists in a form of a -
Muggle
A Muggle is a term referring to someone who is a non-geocacher. The word muggle was adopted from the Harry Potter series of books, used to describe someone as non-magical. In geocaching, it -
Traditional cache
A traditional cache is a type of geocache. This is the original cache type consisting of a container and a log book. Larger containers may also carry swag and/or trackables. The coordinates listed on -
Wherigo Cache
The Wherigo cache is a type of geocache. "Wherigo is a toolset for creating and playing GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. By integrating a Wherigo experience, called a cartridge, with finding a cache -
Travel Bug
Travel Bug is a registered trademark of Groundspeak, Inc. used to describe a dog tag used in Geocaching. It is moved from cache to cache, with a unique tracking number allowing its movements to be -
Multicache
A multicache is a type of geocache. "A multi-cache ('multiple") involves two or more locations, the final location being a physical container. There are many variations, but most multi-caches have a hint to -
Pathtag
A pathtag is a small (1" diameter) coin that is left as signature items by some geocachers. The design on the face of the coin is customized, while the other side holds a generic design -
First Geocache
The First Geocache was hidden on May 3rd of 2000 in Oregon, United States by Dave Ulmer. Dave placed a 5 gallon bucket that contained Delorme Topo USA software, videos, books, food, money, and a -
Lackey
A Lackey is an employee of Groundspeak. The term lackey arose as a way to describe those people who performed the behind-the-scenes maintenance to keep Geocaching.com functioning. It is often seen as -
Geocoin List
This is a list of current Geocoins. This list may be incomplete. Feel free to add a coin if one is missing. Links to examples of said coins may be added if known. Alabama State -
Disable
Disable is a type of log used to mark that a geocache is temporarily inactive. A cache that has been disabled is temporarily unable to be found. Caches are typically disabled when there is a -
Guide to Geocoins
Geocoins can be both exciting and intimidating to new geocachers. Let's look at what you can do if you find a geocoin or buy a geocoin. Finding a coin in a geocache does not -
EarthCache
An EarthCache is a type of geocache that involves learning basic geology in the field. "An Earthcache is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature or aspect of -
Fizzy Challenge
The Fizzy Challenge is a type of Challenge Cache. The first Fizzy Challenge was created by Kealia to honor the contributions of FizzyMagic. The challenge involves finding a cache for every possible Difficulty and Terrain -
Night Cache
A night cache is a variation of the Mystery Cache type that can only be completed at night. A night cache could be looked at as a variation on a traditional cache. In its basic -
Cache Type
Cache Type refers to one of various styles of geocaches. A variety of different types of geocaches exist. Various criteria help define the type of geocache a cache owner chooses to hide. How a cache -
Swag
Swag refers to any trade items found inside a geocache. It has been turned into a backronym for "Stuff We All Get", but the word is older than that. Besides a logsheet, geocache containers may -
GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit
The GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit is a traveling museum exhibit featuring information about GPS technology and it's uses. Developed through a partnership between Groundspeak, Minotaur Mazes, and Trimble Navigation, the exhibit first opened in -
Wherigo
Wherigo is a location-based adventure game. "Wherigo is a toolset for creating and playing GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. Use GPS technology to guide you to physical locations and interact with virtual -
County Challenge
A County Challenge is a type of Challenge Cache. A county challenge requires a geocacher to find one geocache for each county of a particular state. This is often considered a harder challenge due to
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