This added to an Original article from September 30th’s Geocache event on the Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy blog page) (This event, September 30th, was the rescheduled date). Addendum to September 30, 2023 – https://harrybrake.com/nanticoke-river-watershed-conservancy-project-page/

But no article had been written covering what occurred and what Geocache was – 🙂 so here it is!

(And check out Geotouring)

Geocache.  “Jee· ow· kash” – Just in case you need some examples 🙂 

No, this is NOT currency, not a type of luggage, but what I found out was a society of individuals that have a long-established history of finding.

What I found out about geocaching: (Thanks to P. Littleton).

1. Also, caches/events cannot be submitted from the geocaching app…you must use a computer/laptop to create an event on geocaching.com
2. I would highly recommend finding several caches BEFORE trying to hide any. This will give you more experience on places that caches are usually hidden, types of containers to use, quality of containers used, how caches are placed, etc.
3. Info for “Hide your cache” : https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=128
4. 5.1 includes “Before hiding your first cache, we encourage you to find at least 20 geocaches. Finding a variety of caches makes it easier to create an enjoyable experience for others.”
5. The first geocache in Delaware is in Trap Pond State Park. The first Multi-Cache in Delaware is in Chapel Branch Nature Area but is not at any post…..the 1st stage is relatively near post #13 and the final stage is relatively near post #31….hence the name “Lucky 13? Or Vice Versa?”.
6. Geocache must be 528 ft apart so there is room to place more.
7. A good place to start…. https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=141&pgid=524
8. 1.3 contains a link to download  the geocaching app for a phone. (Some use a handheld gps and not an app).
9. Geocaching Guidelines:  https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines
10. interested in CITO Events? (Cache In Trash Out). https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=23&pgid=799

CITO means Cache in, trash out, like the event we had September 30th- see example here:  https://www.geocaching.com/cito/

11. Geocaching Events are a good way to meet local cachers. 
12. Geocaching is usually done alone, with a friend/spouse or in small groups. 
13. You will need to set-up a geocaching.com account to get started geocaching.

Similar to the post office, despite hail, sleet, and snow, Geocachers are diehard explorers – and this is what makes Geocaching so interesting and part of a dedicated group.  In the future, many students that participated in the NRWC summer work study program wanted explore these possibilities further in creating more Geocache locations and events, as well as spreading this a activity among younger participants!