cleemnetiThis year’s International Geocaching Day celebrations are inspired by the wonder of the aurora dancing across the night sky, but there’s another kind of light that shines year-round in our community: The spark of discovery created every time a new geocache appears on the map.
Whether it’s your very first hide or your 50th, hiding a geocache has the power to inspire countless adventures. You can showcase a favorite trail, highlight a local landmark, challenge fellow geocachers with a clever puzzle, or simply give fellow geocachers a reason to explore somewhere new.
To earn your International Geocaching Day 2026 hider souvenir:
- To earn this souvenir, geocachers must have a non-event geocache (excluding Adventure Lab®) published between August 1 and August 31, 2026.
- Remember, review times may vary! A geocaching community volunteer will typically begin reviewing your geocache within 7 days. We recommend submitting your cache for publication at least a week before the deadline. Learn more about the cache review process in our Help Center.
Need a little inspiration? Consider:
- A geocache that shares a favorite local story
- A scenic spot you’ve always wanted others to discover
- A family-friendly adventure in your community
- A creative container that brings a smile to finders
- A puzzle that encourages geocachers to think outside the cache
This International Geocaching Day, don’t just go searching for discoveries; create one! Hide a geocache, share a place you love, earn the International Geocaching Day 2026 hider souvenir, and help light up the map for geocachers everywhere.
Happy International Geocaching Day!
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