Hiding a geocache is as much fun as finding one, so here are some tips to help make your first cache hide a good one. We will not repeat the rules and guidelines from the various geocaching web sites, but it is very important that you read that information before hiding your cache.   more ...

 

Whether you're a cacher, hiker, or biker, we all love to get outside and enjoy the nice parks that Central Texas has to offer. We also want to make sure that we practice and promote responsible use of the trails and parks. It's a good idea to have a few extra plastic grocery bags in your pack. They fit nicely into a 35 mm film canister (also available for free from any place that develops film). If you see some trash on the way to a cache, take a moment to pick it up and "trash it out" of the park. If you don't want to carry a bag of trash along on your caching adventure, attach a carabineer to your pack and clip the trash back to that. It's an easy way to keep trash off the trails and out of your pack!

Here are some suggestions of what you should consider having in your geocaching backpack. Some items are obviously more essential than others.   more ...

 

Finding a geocache is always an experience, but finding a geocache at night can be a real adventure! More and more cachers are trying their searching skills in the dark, and some have even hidden caches solely dedicated to be found at night. As with any cache adventure, you want to make sure you are prepared for what the night brings to a cache hunt. Here are some good things to consider.   more ...

 

Although the camaraderie of an event cache is what brings people in, it's the food that keeps them going. Here are some recipes for you to enjoy at home or for you to bring to the next event.   more ...