Is geocaching still a thing 2020?

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.

Where are geocaches not allowed?

It is unlawful to put caches on National Park land or national wildlife refuges. Local laws and policies vary so check with any relevant agency before placing caches. Caches in or near military installations are not allowed. Caches are not allowed on elementary and secondary school property.

How many geocaches are there today?

Today, more than 1.4 million geocaches have been hidden, and found by more than 4 million people worldwide.

What does WF mean in geocaching?

WF/NWF – winter friendly/not. SLLP -signed log left pencil.

Is geocaching illegal?

Geocaching is an illegal activity in National Forest wilderness if personal property is left unattended. Caches are not allowed in wilderness areas.

What’s the best geocaching app?

Here’s our list of the 5 best apps for geocaching:

1. 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).
2. C:Geo.
3. Cachly.
4. Cache Maid.
5. Looking 4 Cache Pro.

What are the three main rules of geocaching?

The rules for geocaching are very simple:

• Take something from the cache.
• Leave something in the cache.
• Write about it in the logbook.

Who logged the most geocaches?

Not even close. The most logged geocache in the entire world is, Prague bridges 1 – Karluv most in Prague, Czech Republic! The cache has just under 30,000 logs since it was published on January 1, 2008.

How many geocaches are in the USA?

There are currently 3,569 active geocaches hidden in the United States; 44.8% of the world’s total. In some states the caches are, on average, packed more closely together than in others.

What does TFTF mean?

TFTF

Acronym	Definition
TFTF	Too Fat to Fly
TFTF	Thanks for the Find (geocaching)
TFTF	Thanks for the Follow (Twitter slang)
TFTF	Too Full To Finish

What does GZ mean in geocaching?

Ground Zero
Ground Zero (GZ) The point where your GPS device shows that you have reached the geocache location. At ground zero, you are zero feet (or zero meters) away from your destination. Groundspeak.

Can you take geocaches?

Once you find the geocache, sign the logbook, leave a treasure if you take a treasure (never leave food) and return the geocache to its original location. Be sure to log your find on the website too. You can also visit Geocaching 101, which covers more of the basics and even has how-to videos!