Geocaching turns 25, and it’s never been cooler 🎉

October 17, 2025

By Kim Komando

The weekend is here, and it’s hard to believe that geocaching recently turned 25 years old. It’s still going strong with over 3.4 million caches hidden around the world.

I used to do geocaching with my son Ian. It’s a lot of fun. 

Whether you’re looking for a new way to get your steps in, entertain the kids or spice up your solo weekend routine, this modern-day treasure hunt is the move.

All you need is your phone and one of these top geocaching apps:

• Geocaching (iOS, Android): The OG app with the largest cache database
• Cachly: Great for iPhone users who want more advanced tools
• C:geo: A favorite for Android explorers who like a sleek interface

🗺️ Why it’s awesome

Geocaching is simple: Open the app, turn on your location, and you’ll see caches (aka hidden containers) near you. Tap one, follow the GPS coordinates and start looking.

Most are the size of a film canister, others are full-on treasure troves. Inside, you’ll find a logbook to sign and maybe a little trinket to trade like a key chain, coin or tiny toy.

Some caches are cleverly disguised (fake bolts, birdhouses, magnetic signs), which turns a walk into a puzzle-solving mission.

🤫 Insider secrets 

• Bring a pen. Some logbooks are too tiny to come with one.
• Check the difficulty rating. Start with caches rated 1 to 2 stars.
• Trade fair. If you take a trinket, leave something of equal or better value.
• Be stealthy. Muggles (non-cachers) might remove caches if they spot you.

You can also hide your own cache. I used to leave Kim Komando Show webcam covers. Now that I am writing about this, I think I’ll do it again! 

🤪 Use the share icons below to ask a friend or family member to join you in a hunt. You never know what’s hidden right in your own neighborhood.