geocaching
noun
geo·cach·ing
ˈjē-ō-ˌka-shiŋ 
: a game in which players are given the geographical coordinates of a cache of items which they search for with a GPS device
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Our leadership genuinely cares about the team, the exciting game of geocaching that brings people together, and the vibrant community who plays it.
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Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Visitors can enjoy a multitude of activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, rollerblading, swimming and fishing.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024
In the first half mile, Brown — officially a year older, now 52 — sees a cactus for the first time and keeps his eyes peeled for any geocaching opportunities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
The 20th anniversary festivities include border collie demonstrations, cane pole fishing, canoeing and kayaking, face painting, geocaching, wagon rides, lead-line horse rides and vendor exhibits.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2015
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Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Visitors can enjoy a multitude of activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, rollerblading, swimming and fishing.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024
In the first half mile, Brown — officially a year older, now 52 — sees a cactus for the first time and keeps his eyes peeled for any geocaching opportunities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
The 20th anniversary festivities include border collie demonstrations, cane pole fishing, canoeing and kayaking, face painting, geocaching, wagon rides, lead-line horse rides and vendor exhibits.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2015
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geocaching
noun
geo·cach·ing
ˈjē-ō-ˌka-shiŋ
: a game in which players use a GPS device to search for a cache of items hidden at given geographical coordinates
geocacher
noun
-shər
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