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class="geocaching-101-video" data-testid="gc-sites-widget"> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe loading="lazy" title="What is Geocaching?" width="840" height="473" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/vuFiLhhCNww?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </div></figure> </div></aside><style data-emotion="css 11jr0ia">.css-11jr0ia a{color:#3d76c5;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}</style><div id="main-content" class="content-widget css-11jr0ia"><h2 class="section-anchor" data-rank="2" id="getting-started-with-geocaching">Getting started with geocaching</h2> <p>You鈥檙e invited to join the world鈥檚 largest treasure hunt. Watch the video above to see geocaching in action. Below, you鈥檒l find tips and instructions on how to find your first geocache in four simple steps. Download the official Geocaching庐 app to play.</p> <div class="app-store-links" style="display:flex;justify-content:center;flex-direction:row"> <ul> <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/geocaching/id329541503?utm_source=geocaching-website&utm_medium=LOHP-button"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1251" src="https://d1gkberomxrum0.cloudfront.net/2020/02/25083204/badge-apple.png" alt="Download on the App Store" width="135" height="40" padding="10"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groundspeak.geocaching.intro&referrer=utm_source%3Dgeocaching-website%26utm_medium%3DLOHP-button"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1253" src="https://d1gkberomxrum0.cloudfront.net/2020/02/25083300/badge-google-play-e1582648405317.png" alt="Get it on Google Play" width="135" height="40" padding="10"></a> </ul> </div> <hr> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://d1gkberomxrum0.cloudfront.net/2021/08/05101825/Geocaching_101_Open-the-app_vFINAL_800x450.png" alt="Two adults look at a smartphone screen. "></p> <h3 class="section-anchor" data-rank="3" id="1-open-the-app">1. Open the app</h3> <p>Download and open the Geocaching庐 app to see geocaches near you. Then, select a geocache to find!</p> <p><a href="https://www.geocaching.com/dl/nearbycaches" title="Find a cache near you">Find a cache near you</a>.</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://d1gkberomxrum0.cloudfront.net/2021/08/05102307/Geocaching_101_Navigate-to-the-geocache_vFINAL_800x450.jpg" alt="Three adults walk along a hiking trail toward a tree."></p> <h3 class="section-anchor" data-rank="3" id="2-navigate-to-the-geocache">2. Navigate to the geocache</h3> <p>Once you select a cache, go outside, and use the app to navigate to it. And don鈥檛 forget to bring a pen so you can sign the logbook inside the geocache.</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://d1gkberomxrum0.cloudfront.net/2021/08/05102312/Geocaching_101_Look-for-the-geocache_vFINAL_800x450.jpg" alt="Three adults search for a geocache around, below, and up a tree."></p> <h3 class="section-anchor" data-rank="3" id="3-look-for-the-geocache">3. Look for the geocache</h3> <p>Once you navigate to the location, look at the recent activity and the hint for clues. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes!</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://d1gkberomxrum0.cloudfront.net/2021/08/05101806/Geocaching_101_Find-and-log-the-geocache_vFINAL_800x450.png" alt="Three adults kneel by a tree as one opens a geocache container made of a repurposed log."></p> <h3 class="section-anchor" data-rank="3" id="4-find-and-log-the-geocache">4. Find and log the geocache</h3> <p>Sign your username in the geocache鈥檚 logbook and place the geocache back where you found it. Log your find in the app or on Geocaching.com to see your find count increase!</p> <p><a href="https://www.geocaching.com/dl/nearbycaches" title="Get started!">Get started!</a></p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://d1gkberomxrum0.cloudfront.net/2021/08/05101755/Geocaching_101_Last-image_vFINAL_800x450.png" alt="Two adults and two children stand in the forest looking at the youngest who holds the geocache container in the air above his head. "></p> <p>Need more help? 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