Wow — this is a lot of canisters, log sheets and trackables. Geocaching.com, the database of record for the worldwide geocaching community, is poised to reach a major milestone in a matter of days: 2 ...

On a recent too-hot morning at Papago Park, I try my hand at a high-tech treasure hunt that’s become an international craze. It’s called geocaching, and it’s both tougher and more fun than I expected.

Just about every weekend, the Stevens family heads into the woods in search of treasure. Well, maybe not what you would call “treasure” — plastic trinkets, keychains, collectors' coins and the like.

Around that corner, beneath that bench, in that alcove; treasures are hidden all around Mission Viejo if you just know where to look. And a lot of geocachers know. They’ve been coming through town, on ...

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE by Kurt Schlosser on Jul 27, 2016 at 3:23 pm July 27, 2016 at 3:23 pm ...

Who knows what you will find when you step out on a geocaching adventure? A cleverly hidden capsule … a cunningly devised puzzle … the love of your life? Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt in ...

Success! After three hours and a lot of laughs, I was given my Adventure Time medal. Geocaching is one of the nerdiest, most family-friendly outdoor activities anyone could do in their free time and ...