Category Archive for: ‘Geocaching Tips’
Geocaching Cryptex, How To Build
1Puzzle caches are one of my favorite types of geocaches to hunt for as they offer an additional challenge to overcome even after you’ve located what you’re fellow geocachers have left for you. Recently I got the idea that I might want to build a …
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Nano Caches – Are they REALLY That Bad?
I’m sure 90% of my audience HATES nanos. Are you one of them? I’ve never understood why so many people dislike them so I thought I would write a quick post to start a discussion on the topic. I do realize we all have our …
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Geocache Hiding Spot Ideas
Many of us find just as much thrill, if not more, in hiding caches as we do in finding them. But finding fun, creative places to hide them can be a challenge. So I’m writing this post today to START a list, that I hope …
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Be the First to Find (FTF) Geocaches!
In this short video I explain how to be the first to find (FTF) new caches. I walk you through how to set up Instant Email notifications on the Geocaching website so you’ll be instantly notified every time there is a new cache published in …
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How to Adopt or Transfer a Cache or Travel Bug to another User
We recently moved about 30 minutes minutes away from our last home and decided to put out caches up for adoption. We edited each cache page letting people know that we were looking for someone to take them over. We received a few messages from …
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Do you log your DNF’s? Why you should!
It’s human nature to want to hide any type of deficiencies in your life. And it’s no different with hobbies. Especially hobbies that are as addicting as Geocaching! But, is a Did Not Find (DNF) really a deficiency? NO, it’s not! Show me a Geocacher …
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Winter Geocaching Tips and Motivation
It’s winter time in the U.S. and many other Countries on this side of the World. That means less geocaching for some, but for others it just means that they have slightly more of a challenge now. My goal for this post is to provide …
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How to add Links and Images to Geocache Listings
One thing I’m sure many Geocachers wonder is how some people add images, links and flashy design elements to their Geocache listings. The answer is HTML (HyperText Markup Language) which is basically the code that your Internet browser, like Internet Explorer, reads in order to …
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The Advantages of Phone a Friend “PAF”
by: Larry Sullivan (localbiz) How did you get involved in geocaching? Did a friend introduce you to it – taking you out and showing you the ropes? Or did you read about it online/offline and decided to try it? For me it was the later. …
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Geocaching Tips for Beginners
1. Don’t look for the container – As odd as that may sound it’s a good piece of advice. I, like many new Geocachers, remember looking for the container. I was always looking for something sticking out from a hole or hanging from something. During …
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