Absolutely, there are still millions of users of the Geocaching dot com app and site around the world, including myself (Get the free Official Geocaching app and join the world's largest treasure hunt ).
Are geocaches legal?
Geocaching is an illegal activity in National Forest wilderness if personal property is left unattended. Caches are not allowed in wilderness areas.
When did geocaching become a thing?
2000
How popular is geocaching?
Geocaching by the numbers There are more than 3 million active geocaches worldwide. Geocaches are hidden in 191 different countries on all seven continents (even Antarctica)! More than 642 million "Found it" and "Event Attended" logs have been recorded since the game started in 2000.
Does it cost money to geocache?
Never! The traditional Geocaching game will always be free. Subscriptions will be for new enhancements and new games added to Groundspeak.7 Mar 2002
Can you geocache without service?
Offline Lists. Offline Lists are a Premium feature in the Geocaching® app. Download your Lists and use the Trails map to navigate to geocaches without an internet connection!
What is the best free geocaching app?
- Geocaching by Groundspeak. This is the game's official app, which is why it appears first in this list (and also because it is compatible with both Android and iOS).
- C:Geo.
- Cachly.
- Cache Maid.
- Looking 4 Cache Pro.
Is there a free geocaching app?
It's no surprise that one of the better free geocaching apps is the official app, called Geocaching. You can use it to search for geocaches, log that you did or did not find any particular cache, and more. However, because there's also a premium version available, the free app is limited in some ways.
Is it worth paying for geocaching?
Yes premium membership is way better than basic. Loads of better caches can be found! The good caches are kept for premium members by premium members.28 Jul 2017
What do you get for premium geocaching?
Premium members earn one Favorite point for every ten geocaches they find. Receive an email as soon as a new geocache is published! Instant Notifications allow you to easily monitor the logs of geocaches within a defined area.
Is geocaching still a thing 2021?
Whether you're a seasoned geocacher or you're new to the activity, you'll be happy to know that, yep, geocaching is still a thing. According to the folks at the official Geocaching headquarters, there are more than 3 million active geocaches located around the world.27 Apr 2021