International Geocaching Day

August 16, Saturday

International Geocaching Day
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International Geocaching Day (International Geocaching Day) is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of August. This holiday brings together geocaching enthusiasts — an exciting outdoor game that combines elements of travel, adventure, and the search for hidden containers (caches) using GPS coordinates.

History of the holiday
Geocaching appeared in 2000, when GPS technology became accurate enough and accessible to the general public. The first enthusiasts began hiding small containers with "treasures" and publishing their coordinates online so others could search for them. Over time, this hobby grew into an international community with millions of participants worldwide. The idea of designating a special day for celebration emerged to attract new participants and give experienced players a chance to meet, share experiences, and find special "event caches."

Holiday traditions
On International Geocaching Day:

* Geocaching meetups are held in different countries.
* Mass hikes to search for caches are organized.
* Special souvenir badges are issued for the profiles of participants who find at least one cache that day.
* Beginners have the opportunity to learn the rules and try their hand at finding "treasures."

Interesting facts

* Caches can be hidden in the most unusual places: city parks, mountain peaks, underwater, or even in creative containers disguised as everyday objects.
* Today, there are more than 3 million active caches registered in 190 countries.
* Geocaching has become not only a form of entertainment but also a way to learn more about the culture, nature, and history of the places where caches are located.

International Geocaching Day in other years

International Geocaching Day in other countries

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