How Old Is Geocaching? A Brief History Of Geocaching.

Geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunting game, has a fascinating history that traces its roots back to the year 2000. The concept of geocaching was pioneered by Dave Ulmer, who hid the first-ever geocache on May 3, 2000, in Oregon, USA. He called it "The Great American GPS Stash Hunt" and shared its coordinates online, inviting others to find it using GPS technology.

The original geocache was a black bucket filled with various items, and the basic rule was simple: if you take something from the cache, you must leave something of equal or greater value behind. This initial hide-and-seek activity quickly gained traction, and the geocaching community was born.

As GPS technology became more accessible and accurate, geocaching exploded in popularity during the early 2000s. Geocaching websites and forums emerged, allowing enthusiasts to share their finds, hide new caches, and exchange stories from their adventures.

Over the years, geocaching evolved to include various cache types, such as traditional, multi-caches, puzzle caches, and more. The introduction of trackable items, which are items with unique codes that travel from cache to cache, added a dynamic element to the game, fostering connections among geocachers worldwide.

Today, geocaching continues to thrive as a global phenomenon, with millions of caches hidden in almost every country. The geocaching community remains vibrant and close-knit, with events, challenges, and initiatives that promote exploration, outdoor activity, and the spirit of adventure. As technology advances and geocachers continue to innovate, the history of geocaching continues to unfold, with countless new adventures yet to be discovered.

[formlessentity]

I used to go geocaching with my family, it was so fun!!

[lyllydd]

Yep. Hubby and I started with a handheld gps unit. Our local living history museum had a cache series for kids. My grown-a$$ hubby did the series and fell in love with caching. Piced up a handheld unit from his workplace, and we've been caching ever since.

[Megamil]

i love your videos they encouraged me to geocache! ❤️

[Ivy-ml]

I love how he added “except North Korea”

Edit: it hasn’t even been 40 mins and 136 likes?! Thank you-

[disturbedpyro]

I love Geocaching! My favorite was in New Hampshire in an old document tube with a collapsible fishing pole and small tackle box near a fishing spot!

[sleepymarigold]

I’ve been geocaching for a really long time! It’s pretty fun

[eggz]

I just now found out this was a thing!!🤩🤩
This is totally on my bucket list on things to do!!

[familyacount]

Yesss my family and I having been doing this since I was a kid

[Fallen_Chimera]

The music made me think my radio was playing two channels at once XD

[vokis_dti]

these is so cool! i found my first few geocache in Montana

[samanthag]

I've recently started geocaching and my family loves it ❤ I can not wait to go on a road trip to find more

[moment]

I remember me my brother and my grandfather would go geocaching and we would use his old garmen. I’m only 16 but it feels like years ago

[kidnamedfinger]

the first geocache is near beaverton oregon and i can proudly say it’s still there!

[dlane]

My niece & her husband always took her kids to go Geocaching when they were younger. I been thinking about doing it. Sounds fun.

[friedwater.]

bro really just pulled a slug round out of a wooden post

[eevirtle]

Yay Oregon does something I love my state

[hney_bear]

i’ve gone geocaching before! Once it was at my local walmart hidden under a huge pile of snow inside a fake rock

[Motivated]

First time geocaching today, found 3. One being for half a year, another being there for 6 years, and another being there for 11 years! It’s so crazy to think that all this time it’s been there next to a target I’ve been to hundreds of times.

[mysticsayr]

I wish Ammo canisters Caches were more common. Smaller caches are easier to hide, but Ammo cans usually contain better and cooler stuff that you can trade for instead of just a log to write your name on.

[SavedError]

My dad took me and my sister to do this years ago. Or something like this. We solved riddles to find the spot and leave a note with our stamps, adding to the collection. Downloaded the app because I want to try!