Guide Note:
Geocaching is a modern-day type of treasure hunt, where participants find hidden items using GPS tracking methods and other modern technology.
Fast Facts:
- Term first coined by Matt Stum online on May 30, 2000
- Made possible because of changes to GPS services on May 1, 2000
- First documented cache placed on May 3, 2000, posted on Usenet by Dave Ulmer
- First cache found on May 6, 2000 by Mike Teague
- Over 440,000 caches are registered on various websites
- Caches in place in over 200 countries and all seven continents
- Dozens of variations on geocaching exist today