Have you ever heard of Geocaching? It’s a fun treasure hunt activity that consists of finding small containers (aka caches) that others have hid all around the world, aided by clues and GPS coordinates. We’ve played it for almost as long as we’ve run Postcrossing, and enjoy searching for these little canisters and tupperwares wherever we go. It’s a fun challenge and a different way to explore the world, luring us to nice places we might have otherwise missed. Some caches are hidden in picturesque parks, others in bustling urban spots — and every single one has its own story and little surprises inside, often including small trinkets left by other geocachers.
If you’re new to the hobby, we encourage you to give it a go! All you need is a smartphone with GPS to get started. There are millions of caches hidden worldwide, waiting to be discovered. But for those of you who are already part of the Geocaching community (and we know many postcrossers are also geocachers), we wanted to give you a heads-up about something special: a World Postcard Day themed souvenir!
From September 29 to October 5, 2024, Geocaching is celebrating World Postcard Day with a twist. If you attend any official Geocaching event during this period and post an “Attended log” for that event, you’ll receive a special World Postcard Day souvenir on your Geocaching account. It’s a fun way to celebrate postcards and geocaching simultaneously!
There are plenty of events happening worldwide during that week, so all you have to do is find one near you, go, and log your attendance. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow geocachers, exchange tips, stories, and maybe even send some postcards! And if you can’t find an event near you, you can always organize one! There’s still time to plan a postcard-themed Geocaching event — and we think it would be extra fun to combine it with a Postcrossing meetup! This could be a nice way to bring together two communities that love exploration and connection.
For those of us who are both geocachers and postcrossers, this crossover event is a dream come true, combining both hobbies at once. Whether you’re exploring new cache hiding spots or mailing postcards to someone across the globe, this is a good time to share your love for adventure, discovery, and connection with others. So pack your GPS, grab a few postcards, and join the fun!
36 comments so far
What an amazing idea!
Wow, this sounds like so much fun! I have always heard about geocaching but I never really knew what it was all about, so this article was really interesting and helpful to me. I'm also glad to read about the postcard connection! :)
Can't wait for this day!!! Everyone in Lisbon this day: I have a Postcrossing / Geocaching meeting you can attend!! https://community.postcrossing.com/
Love this!!
Super nápad
Going to set up an event for the 29th.
I have done geocaching and it was always so much fun. I even send out my own trackable. I also had a geocache right on my car. :) FUN!!!
Im anxious to see how this is going to work....Ive never done geocatching but have obviously heard about it. I live in such a little town that I dont think it done around here!!
Two of my favorite hobbies! Our Southern Oregon Geocaching community is hosting 2 events for the souvenir and my sister and I purchased some world postcard day postcards to take to the event to share and to have some signed for mailing out. Love it when my worlds collide!
I print a trackable code on all of my postcards, occasionally it is registered.
awesome idea, but just one week time....in a rural area like where I live that will be a hard task to fulfill...
Geocaching sounds great hobby! I (maybe) start it, but I'm not sure do I have time.
Btw, I think Postcrossing must have a WhatsApp Channel!
This sounds so fun! Maybe I will have to give Geocaching a try. =D
I love this 😀
Thanks for sharing this great news in a Blog. I am a geocacher and will host an event to celebrate. And my fellow geocachers will have to sign some cards which will be sent to my best friends from postcrossing. It's going to be FUN
I should give this a try!
j'organise spécialement un évent pour l'occasion
It would be great if any geocachers can share something for us to learn how to get started? Definitely sounds fun, but need some direction and guidance on getting it started.
Thanks in advance!
I used to enjoy geocaching. But now in my area it has turned into a competition of getting the largest number of caches in a day or days in a row. Result, there are a number of Park and Cache in my area that are too easy and too boring.
I'm heavily involved in both hobbies. Two worlds coming together! I'll be hosting my own event for this special day in Long Beach, WA, USA
I am BOTH!! This day was made for me
Awesome
I have only played geocaching for once, my friend said don't waste time on it, but anyway we found the first geocaching together haha!!
Great, but not for me.I keep it only with the Postcards.
I love both since app. 14 to 15 years. This is really a dream coming true!
I am trying to get a Geocaching event published for Oct 1. Anyone near Palmetto, FL?
I tried geocaching but then I came across a letterbox. That was a game changer. Atlas Quest told me everything. Scavenger hunting, but instead of trading trinkets I’m looking for a rubber stamp. I stamp my travels in a journal and leave the stamp there (hidden). I’ve been letterboxing over 10 years now. Atlas Quest. Met some great people too!
I do postcrossing and geocatching much fun for all
Very nice idea. But I stick just to postcrossing. I still prefere my old mobile Nokia - no smart phone. Any way I hope you all have fun! :-)
Before Covid I organized Postcrossing meets Geocaching Meetings with a good friend
I’ve enjoyed geocaching a few years ago when my kids were little. So exciting when you find a cache 😊
Geocaching and Postcrossing two of my favorite things 😎 going to be fun.
This looks very interesting, like a collaborative event that is highly anticipated.
Too any postcrossing members in the US....I have about 8 cool geocaching postcards that I would love to send out. If you are interested in receiving one, send me a DM and I will happily send 1 your way (and let me know if you want it written on or in an envelope with a stamp). I wish I had more than 8 but sadly not at this time....so first 8 only! Have a great day!
I have been a postcrosser for 16 years and a geocacher for 3 years, I am excited about this opportunity to combine these two hobbies! On the same weekend, I will participate in the World Postcard Day meetup and the Geocaching event to get a World Postcard Day themed souvenir.
↑ Back to top ↑