What child, or adult for that matter, doesn’t love the thought of going on a treasure hunt? Did you know that there are real-world treasure hunts that you and your family can participate in no matter where you are traveling or where you live? Well, that is exactly what geocaching is! With summer upon us, geocaching is a great way to get outdoors and learn, and it’s fun for all ages.
There are millions of “treasures” or “geocaches” hidden all over the world. Yes, I said world! There are official treasures called geocaches registered on the internet site Geocaching.com. To find them, you must become a member and download the geocache app. Although the app does cost about $10, everything else about geocaching is absolutely free. After you make an account, you can search for “geocaches near me” or you can specify an area if you are going on a trip. After using filters like “within 5 miles,” or “easy,” or “handicap accessible,” you will come up with a list of geocaches you can search for. Choose one, and you are on your way to finding your first treasure!
