geocaching
noun
geo·cach·ing
ˈjē-ō-ˌka-shiŋ 
: a game in which players are given the geographical coordinates of a cache of items which they search for with a GPS device
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At the time, my eldest was 10 years old and deeply into geocaching, which is real-life treasure hunting using coordinates.
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Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Join the walk for a geocaching circuit that combines adventure and technology in a treasure hunt along the north shore trail.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2026
In the weeks leading up to it, expect a full month of community fun—from geocaching and 5K races to scavenger hunts and kid-friendly contests.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
For more adventurous couples, there are opportunities for fishing, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and geocaching.
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Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Join the walk for a geocaching circuit that combines adventure and technology in a treasure hunt along the north shore trail.
—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2026
In the weeks leading up to it, expect a full month of community fun—from geocaching and 5K races to scavenger hunts and kid-friendly contests.
—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
For more adventurous couples, there are opportunities for fishing, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and geocaching.
—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Geocaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geocaching. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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geocaching
noun
geo·cach·ing
ˈjē-ō-ˌka-shiŋ
: a game in which players use a GPS device to search for a cache of items hidden at given geographical coordinates
geocacher
noun
-shər
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