How do you start a travel bug?

You will first need to activate each Travel Bug you own. Visit the Travel Bug activation wizard to start activating your new Travel Bug Trackables. Once you activate them you can start placing them in caches.

How do I start my own geocache?

Happy hiding!

Find at least 20 caches. Variety is the spice of geocaching.
Read the guidelines.
Take the hider quiz.
Choose a great location.
Choose a great container.
Set it up!
Communicate with your reviewer.
Maintain your geocache.

How do you track a travel bug?

To visit the Bug’s page, either go to the cache page for the geocache where you found the Bug and look for the Trackable in the inventory list, or visit the Travel Bug home page and use the search tool. To use the search tool, enter the tracking number in the supplied box and click the search button.

Can I make my own geocache trackable?

Making yourself trackable is an easy process and Geocaching HQ can give you a custom trackable icon for the trackable details page!

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.

Is geocaching still popular 2020?

With over 3 million geocaches worldwide, geocaching is fun in all directions. That’s why we’re celebrating 02.02. 2020, an international palindrome date, with a new souvenir! The last Leap Day was four years ago in 2016 and we’ve been anxiously awaiting it’s return in 2020.

What are the three main rules of geocaching?

Before submitting a cache page

Get accurate GPS coordinates. GPS usage is an essential element of hiding and seeking caches.
Place your geocache. A geocache must be in place and ready to be found before you submit the cache page for review.
Don’t hide caches far from home.
Plan ahead.

What does Muggle mean in geocaching?

non geocacher

What does FTF mean?

“First to Find” is the most common definition for FTF on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. FTF. Definition: First to Find.

What do you put inside a geocache?

When you find the box, there is usually a log book or sheet inside so that you can record your visit. There may also be small treasures–if you brought something to share, you can trade for what’s in the box. Just make sure to replace the treasure you take with something of equal or greater value.

What is the point of geocaching?

Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches.

Can Geocaching be dangerous?

Geocaching has many of the same dangers of simply being outside. In urban areas there is the risk of being hit by an auto, being mugged, etc. In the woods there are the risks of inclement weather, lightning, poison ivy or oak, stinging nettle, biting insects, venomous snakes, predatory animals, falling, etc.

Does geocaching cost money?

The traditional Geocaching game will always be free. Subscriptions will be for new enhancements and new games added to Groundspeak.

Why should you never bury a geocache?

A cache should be well hidden, but not impossible to find. You should never alter the environment when you hide a cache, nor should you place the cache in such a spot that seekers will have to affect the environment when they look for it. Never bury a geocache or place it in thick brush that others will have to clear.

Can you geocache for free?

2. C:Geo. This app is available for android users only and is completely free, which is perfect for those not looking to take cache hunting too seriously. You are able to view geocaches on a live map, on either Google Maps or OpenStreetMaps and search for those caches by various criteria.

Where can I hide my geocache?

It is common for geocachers to hide caches in locations that are important to them, reflecting a special interest or skill of the cache owner. These unique locations on the planet can be quite diverse. A prime camping spot, great viewpoint, unusual location, etc., are all good places to hide a cache.

How do I find geocaches near me?

3 steps to begin your adventure

Create an account. Create an account online or through the Geocaching® app to view a map of geocaches near you.
Find a geocache. Use the app to navigate to a geocache nearby. Don’t forget to bring a pen!
Share your experience. Once you find the geocache, sign and date the logbook.

What is the best free geocaching app?

c:geo (Free) This free, open source app has been out for some time and is very popular with geocachers.
Geocaching ($9.99) This is the “official” geocaching app from Groundspeak.
CacheMaid ($3.11)
Locus Map Free (Free)
Neongeo – Geocaching ($4.26)
GCC – GeoCache Calculator (Free)
CacheSense ($5.00)

Can I use my iPhone for geocaching?

Have an iPhone? You guessed it… there’s an app for that! Groundspeak’s Geocaching iPhone Application ($9.99 for the full version, or free for limited version with only simple caches of regular or multi-cache types) lets you geocache using only your iPhone.